{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a2985b84df224c1a46f711a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Will Macron's nuclear defence plan work?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1781106140344-cd607a2d-4990-4366-867a-efa37aaba447.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>France is expanding its nuclear deterrence strategy to protect Europe against Russian aggression amid doubts over the United States' commitment to the continent.</p><p><br></p><p>Nine European allies, including the UK, Germany and Poland have agreed to join the plan, signalling a major shift in Europe's defence strategy.</p><p><br></p><p>With Norway the latest country to sign up, France is positioning itself as a central pillar of European security - but will this plan work or is it a 'high-risk gamble'?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady to discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>Alex Walmsley</p><p>Associate Fellow at RUSI</p><p><br></p><p>Philippe Marliere</p><p>Professor in French and European Politics at University College London</p><p><br></p><p>Alexander Clackson</p><p>Founder of the Global Political Research Centre in London</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p>","author_name":"TRT World"}