What role should UK play in a changing NATO alliance? Committee explores
On Monday MPs and Peers will explore how the UK can cooperate with its partners in the NATO alliance to deter Russia, following its recent summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy is currently hearing evidence on how the UK should deter Russian aggression, with a particular emphasis on imposing genuine costs and constraints on Russia.
Monday’s session will focus on the role of the NATO alliance and the UK’s place within it, including on conventional and cyber capabilities, nuclear posture and defence investment.
Meeting details
Committee members are likely to ask witnesses, including former senior generals, officials and diplomats, what lessons the UK should take away from the most recent NATO summit, what role the UK should play as Europe transitions towards greater responsibility for collective defence, and whether the UK is investing enough to make an effective contribution.
Other topics likely to be discussed include applying pressure to Russia over the Ukraine war, the likelihood of a direct attack on a NATO member, and how to engage the UK public on the reality of the security threat from Russia.