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Former NATO Chief Warns UK of Growing Global Threats

1/28/2026

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Lord Robertson, former NATO Secretary General, warned the United Kingdom faces expanding threats from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
He said the public remains unaware of the threats' severity.
He criticized the government's lack of urgency in defense needs despite the Strategic Defence Review.
Robertson noted defense spending at 1.9% of GDP, short of required levels, and called for defense resilience, including strengthening capabilities independently of the United States.

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Lord Robertson, former NATO Secretary General, warned the United Kingdom faces expanding threats from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
He said the public remains unaware of the threats' severity.
He criticized the government's lack of urgency in defense needs despite the Strategic Defence Review.
Robertson noted defense spending at 1.9% of GDP, short of required levels, and called for defense resilience, including strengthening capabilities independently of the United States.