Sir Keir Starmer is bringing back to the forefront of military policy Lord Robertson, a former NATO chief and defense secretary for Labour, who oversaw the organization’s last Strategic Defence Review (SDR) over 25 years ago.
In yet another surprising turn of events, the administration revealed on Tuesday that the peer and two more outside specialists will collaborate to create the new blueprint for the future composition and dimensions of the armed forces.
Among them is Fiona Hill, a former White House foreign policy advisor to Donald Trump who provided testimony against it.
Just as the incoming prime minister and his senior team emphasize the significance of the transatlantic alliance, Mr. Trump, who may very probably be elected back into office later this year, may take issue with her nomination.
Ms. Hill, a renowned Russian specialist who is British by birth but holds US citizenship, has previously drawn comparisons between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Regarding her, he has stated, “She has no idea what she is talking about.” She wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for her accent.
