{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a3966b9520e67813447ad24?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why is UK defence in such a 'dilapidated state'?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1782146482374-c46388b7-0154-451c-92c8-4973931a44d6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The state of UK's defence has been exposed after its minister resigned over insufficient funds being allocated.</p><p><br></p><p>Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has demanded allies produce 'credible' spending plans at next month's summit in Ankara</p><p><br></p><p>With Nato demanding greater military investment and UK borders facing new tests, will the government's defence investment plan be enough to keep the UK safe and keep Nato members happy?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>Sean Bell, Military Analyst and Retired Air Vice-Marshal</p><p><br></p><p>Jane Kinninmont, Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association</p><p><br></p><p>Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Law at Portsmouth University and a Former Military Intelligence officer</p><p><br></p><p>Paul Taylor, Senior Visiting Fellow in the Europe in the World Programme at the European Policy Centre</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"}