29,596 views Feb 17, 2026 #Germany #NATO #Defense
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s speech at the Munich Security Conference marks a seismic shift in European defense. Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove breaks down why Germany’s massive military spending increase changes everything, and why the UK might be left behind.
Plus: Is the US heading toward military conflict with Iran? What is the significance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s controversial support for Orban in Hungary?
In this episode:
Germany’s constitutional change for unprecedented defense spending
Merz’s “German Gaullism” – what it means for Europe
Why Starmer’s Munich speech fell flat
Israel strategizing with Trump administration regarding Iran
Zelensky’s election strategy and Ukraine’s battlefield gains
Show Notes:
Royal Navy misses £500m of submarine maintenance | The Times https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a…
Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at The Times).
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