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Should the West get ready for war? Part 2 The Q&A Battle of Ideas Festival
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Western countries struggle to control illegal migration, let alone deter powerful adversaries. Younger generations show declining national attachment and little desire to fight. And despite talk of geopolitical rivals, Western economies remain deeply dependent on Russia, China and others for vital resources.
Should today’s rearmament talk be welcomed, feared or mocked? With Western nations divided over Ukraine, free speech and relations with China, can we even speak of a united West? Is it time to prepare seriously for conflict — or time to step back?
The speakers are:
Dr Tim Black – books and essays editor, spiked
Mary Dejevsky – former foreign correspondent; writer and broadcaster
Virginie Joron – French MEP, Patriots for Europe Group
Tim Scott – executive director, The Freedom Association
Charlie Winstanley – author of Bricking It; public affairs & social policy professional
Chair & Producer:
Jacob Reynolds – head of policy, MCC Brussels; associate fellow, Academy of Ideas
This video was filmed and edited by WORLDwrite volunteers attending the Battle of Ideas Festival 25. WORLDwrite volunteers filmed over 50 sessions at the festival. To edit, sound clean and prepare these videos for the Academy & WORLDwrite channels, takes at least 2 days each. With no paid staff the charity needs your help to keep its edit suites switched on. Please chip in if you can to help us keep going by visiting the charity's JustGiving page at justgiving.com/charity/worldwrite Or hit the Donate button below the video. Thank you for watching and for your support.
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Should the West get ready for war? Part 2 The Q&A Battle of Ideas Festival
#battleofideas
#defensespending
#warready
Western countries struggle to control illegal migration, let alone deter powerful adversaries. Younger generations show declining national attachment and little desire to fight. And despite talk of geopolitical rivals, Western economies remain deeply dependent on Russia, China and others for vital resources.
Should today’s rearmament talk be welcomed, feared or mocked? With Western nations divided over Ukraine, free speech and relations with China, can we even speak of a united West? Is it time to prepare seriously for conflict — or time to step back?
The speakers are:
Dr Tim Black – books and essays editor, spiked
Mary Dejevsky – former foreign correspondent; writer and broadcaster
Virginie Joron – French MEP, Patriots for Europe Group
Tim Scott – executive director, The Freedom Association
Charlie Winstanley – author of Bricking It; public affairs & social policy professional
Chair & Producer:
Jacob Reynolds – head of policy, MCC Brussels; associate fellow, Academy of Ideas
This video was filmed and edited by WORLDwrite volunteers attending the Battle of Ideas Festival 25. WORLDwrite volunteers filmed over 50 sessions at the festival. To edit, sound clean and prepare these videos for the Academy & WORLDwrite channels, takes at least 2 days each. With no paid staff the charity needs your help to keep its edit suites switched on. Please chip in if you can to help us keep going by visiting the charity's JustGiving page at justgiving.com/charity/worldwrite Or hit the Donate button below the video. Thank you for watching and for your support.
WORLDwrite is a volunteer-run citizen TV channel that stands up for free speech – no ifs or buts. We film hard-hitting political debates, including panels from the Battle of Ideas festival, tackling taboo topics and defending ordinary people against contempt and censorship.
We train hundreds of young adults every year to shoot the arguments that matter, producing fearless films on politics, democracy, freedom, and global equality. This is Citizen TV that punches above its weight.
Subscribe for unapologetic documentaries, debate and dissent.
