Is Europe prepared for war? In this episode of The Focus, John Bruni speaks with former NATO commander General Sir Richard Shirreff on Ukraine, NATO’s weaknesses, and the growing threat from Russia. A hard-hitting, unfiltered look at what may lie ahead.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

🔗 Connect with Sir Richard Shirreff

X: @RichardShirreff 

LinkedIn: Richard Shirreff

Strategia Worldwide 

Top Five Publications:

What Would Cause the Next Nuclear Strike? (The Naked Scientists, 2023)

Interview: The Daunting Challenges of Ukraine's Counteroffensive (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2023)

Interview: The Daunting Challenges of Ukraine's Counteroffensive (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2023)

Arming for Deterrence (Atlantic Council, 2016)

2017: War with Russia – An Urgent Warning from Senior Military Command (2016)

Is Europe prepared for war? In this episode of&nbsp;The Focus, John Bruni speaks with former NATO commander General Sir Richard Shirreff on Ukraine, NATO&rsquo;s weaknesses, and the growing threat from Russia. A hard-hitting, unfiltered look at what may lie ahead.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp; YouTube.
🔗 Connect with Sir Richard Shirreff
X: @RichardShirreff&nbsp;
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-shirreff-409a9618/">Richard Shirreff</a>
<a href="https://www.strategiaworldwide.com/our-people/sir-richard-shirreff">Strategia Worldwide</a>&nbsp;
Top Five Publications:
What Would Cause the Next Nuclear Strike? (The Naked Scientists, 2023)
Interview: The Daunting Challenges of Ukraine's Counteroffensive (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2023)
Interview: The Daunting Challenges of Ukraine's Counteroffensive (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2023)
Arming for Deterrence (Atlantic Council, 2016)
2017: War with Russia &ndash; An Urgent Warning from Senior Military Command&nbsp;(2016)

The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.