The need to re-establish pride in the Army

Stop privatisation of Army recruitment – it’s broken!

Conscription may be the only choice

Lack of manufacturing ability

Arabic Peacekeeping Force is likeliest solution to Israel / Gaza and needs to be Internationally backed.

•Unionism in NI has fragmented •How BBC reporting has got it wrong •Only 41% ever vote in NI •Inspiring optimism in NI to re-engage voters •Rewriting the relationship with EU •You’ve punished us enough, now let’s move on!

• Today's Army has been broken by woke!
• No long has the capability to win a war
• Whatever the outcome in Ukraine, how Russia could be ready to attack Europe within 5 to 6 years

This Year sees over 60 Elections around the world, The US Presidential Elections, Russian Presidential Elections, Local and National election in the UK - but can we trust what we’re told?

The Defence Review Podcast interviews Philip Ingram MBE to learn how we can safeguard ourselves against manipulation.

Or can we? - do you know whether you are seeing Information, Disinformation, Misinformation Propaganda, Deception or Fake News?

With over 60 elections across the world this year, do you know the difference between Information, Disinformation, Misinformation Propaganda, Deception and Fake News? These are being used as an effective weapon in war. These are all tools of war and are used by foreign actors influencing events in other countries.

If you don't know the difference, this podcast is essential listening. From the www.defencereview.uk series, Lt. Col Stuart Crawford interviews leading information experts, Philip Ingram M.B.E.

They discuss the shifting balance in the propaganda war in Ukraine with Russia's propaganda campaign, the propaganda wars surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and how the Sinn Fein party is using misleading statements about the road to a United Ireland. Disinformation campaigns are becoming increasingly prevalent in geopolitics.

What lies ahead in 2024?

The takeaway quote “in 40 years, as a serving member of the Armed Forces, I have never felt that the world is so close to World War 3”

This Podcast is hosted by Lt. Col Stuart Crawford with Guest, Philip Ingram, MBE, BSc, MA who review the global problems ahead for 2024. Based on what they’ve seen in 2023.

What is the role of Iran in conflicts already seen with: -

Hamas, Syria, Houthi Rebels, provision of weapon to Russia & the new shipping crisis.

What is Iran’s objective?

Wishes to become the one global caliphate.

Is in close contact with Russia, China, & North Korea

Wants a nuclear capability to become the global Islamic leader

No change in ambitions unless there is Western confrontation or regime change

Russia

Wants increase in oil prices and will support any regime causing problems to West

Able to provide Iran and China with cheap fuel

Iran can restrict oil supplies with the Houthis

All of these countries are used to planning in generational terms – unlike the West

What to watch in the US?

Election Year possibly bringing Trump

Trump is no fan of NATO

May see war as a way of MAGA – bringing munitions production to Republican heartlands

Help to grow American economy

UK

British Army in a parlous state

In the past, Light Infantry could be scrambled in 12 hours

Now unlikely to scramble within 2 weeks

The West is clearly battling a combined Alliance who plan in centuries rather than electoral cycles.

"Lt. Col Stuart Crawford's 2023 Global Conflict Review:Must-Watch Insights"