The General & The Journalist

Our modern world depends on thousands of miles of undersea cables carrying everything from internet traffic to electricity. But it’s suspected that Russia and China are increasingly threatening this vital infrastructure, exposing just how vulnerable Britain and its allies have become.

Elisabeth Braw, Atlantic Council fellow and author of The Undersea War, joins Tom and Patrick to explore the growing threat beneath the waves.

Get in touch: generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk

02:34 How undersea cables power the modern world
05:02 What happens if Britain's undersea cables are cut?
11:12 Russia's shadow war against undersea cables
17:23 Why it is so hard to prove who is behind cable attacks
26:10 How Britain can prepare for hybrid warfare

Guest: Elisabeth Braw, Atlantic Council fellow and author of The Undersea War
Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster, Robert Wallace
Executive producer: Peter Sale
Image: Paul Brookbanks, Getty

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America has voted, and the midterms have changed the balance of power in Washington. But with two years left in the White House, will Donald Trump change course or double down on Ukraine and Iran?

General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s former national security adviser and Ukraine envoy, joins Tom to explain why he believes Vladimir Putin remains the main obstacle to peace, why the next round of Ukraine talks is unlikely to succeed, and why he thinks Trump’s current approach to negotiations is failing. So what does Trump do next – and is he getting the right advice?

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02:32 Trump’s midterm defeat and the future of US alliances
05:19 Will Trump double down on foreign policy?
15:39 Keith Kellogg on Trump’s Ukraine strategy
25:17 Trump’s next move in the Iran war
30:51 Has Trump made America and its allies safer?

Guest: General Keith Kellogg, Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine
Host: Tom Newton Dunn
Producer: Julia Webster, Robert Wallace
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia
Image: Denise Kelly, Getty
Clips: FOX, CBS, x.com/ChrisMurphyCT
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Space is becoming a new military frontline. The US has acknowledged having weapons in orbit, the UK has launched its first dedicated RAF space squadron to counter hostile threats to British satellites, while China and Russia are rapidly expanding their capabilities. But is Britain ready to defend itself in space?

Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, a senior officer in the US Space Force, discusses the growing threat from China and Russia, the future of space warfare and the lessons of Starlink's role in Ukraine.

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09:26 - China and Russia’s growing space threats
16:19 - How space attacks disrupted Ukraine and Germany
26:10 - Can Britain defend its satellites?
32:15 - Starlink and the future of warfare
30:22 - How much should Britain spend on space defence?

Guest: Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, United States Space Force
Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia
Image: Getty
Clips: CNN, NEWSNATION

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Israel votes next week and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a defining election as former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot challenges his grip on power. After three years of war, Israel faces mounting security threats, international isolation and deep political divisions. But even if Netanyahu loses, a new government may struggle to change course.

Tom speaks to Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli diplomat and adviser to Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence Intelligence office to explore whether the election could end the Netanyahu era – and what a change of government might mean for Gaza, Iran and the wider Middle East.

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04:57 Is Netanyahu heading for defeat?
11:28 Will Arab voters decide Israel’s election?
17:27 Is Israel safer after three years of war?
25:02 What would change if Netanyahu loses?
32:30 Could Netanyahu face prison if he loses power?

Guests: Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence and Senior Researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies
Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia
Image: Dana Chan, Getty
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In this month's Q&A, Patrick and Tom examine Donald Trump’s controversial deal to buy Russian diesel, the shifting world order, and the threats facing Western security. Plus, they consider a listener’s idea for bringing veterans closer to the public.

Send your questions in to generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk

Hosts: General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn
Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.
Producer: Julia Webster
Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia

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