russia, nato, nuclear arms
Russian perspective on NATO and nuclear strategy examined
19 April 2016
The Defence Committee examines the ability of NATO to respond to Russia, Russian defence policy and it's nuclear arms control obligations.
- Watch Parliament live TV: Russian perspectives on NATO
- Inquiry: Russia: Implications for UK defence and security
- Defence Committee
Witnesses
Tuesday 19 April 2016, The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
At 11.30am
- John Lough, Vice President, Gabara Strategies Ltd
- David Clark, Independent Consultant
- Ben Nimmo, Senior Fellow, Institute for Statecraft
Purpose of the session
The Committee seeks to:
- Understand the interpretation within Russia of the inquiry, with a view to better engaging to hear important Russian perspectives.
- Understand the ability of NATO to respond to Russia, and how NATO is viewed by Russia to improve understanding between nations.
- Explore Russian defence policy and related actions internationally.
- Understand what evidence there is of Russian disinformation and propaganda in addition to honest diplomacy, and how effective this is.
- Explore Russia’s nuclear strategy and nuclear arms control obligations.