The future of UK defence: In conversation with David Williams and Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
After the long years of counter-insurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine means the United Kingdom once again faces a conflict in Europe. At the same time, China is taking an increasingly assertive\xa0approach to Taiwan.\n\nThe government's response to this era of renewed global competition is the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. One year on from its publication, the Institute for Government was delighted to host MoD Permanent Secretary David Williams alongside Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin to discuss their priorities for the Ministry of Defence and what reforms will ensure the civil service and armed forces are able to meet the threats the UK faces in the world.\n\nThe event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government\n\n#IfGUKdefence