{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6998810f1b49b62ccc851e6b/6a2041545ef62e6e7e718a5a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ex-MI6 chief and Rusi boss discuss Russia, Trump, and the future of the West","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6998810f1b49b62ccc851e6b/1780501705695-a89f7309-1e67-428e-83b1-0cb9a89e7ed0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode of World of Trouble was recorded in April 2025 and is being released again to mark the sad news that interviewee Sir Alex Younger has died.</p><p>--------------</p><p>World affairs editor Sam Kiley sits down with former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger and Dr Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of The Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) and former Pentagon official, to explore the shifting global security landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>They delve into the strategic importance of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Nato’s future, and whether Europe has the strength and resolve to face the Russian challenge.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to World of Trouble and leave a rating if you enjoyed this conversation.</p>","author_name":"The Independent"}