Former NATO Commander Sir Richard Shirreff saw the war in Ukraine coming when the rest of the world chose to look away. Now, he’s sounding the alarm again: we are closer to a catastrophic global conflict than at any point in modern history. In this episode, he offers his assessment of the current global threat landscape, including Russia’s covert cyber attacks on Europe and why Britain’s armed forces are dangerously unprepared. Drawing parallels to the 1930s, Sir Richard stresses the importance of strong deterrence and political courage. Beyond geopolitics, Sir Richard shares valuable leadership lessons, explaining how intuition drives decisions under pressure and how national service could help build stronger, more resilient individuals. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, strategic thinking, and the importance of staying prepared in uncertain times. 🚨 Partners Randox 👉 Book a test today and save 20% on all health checks with the code HP20 at : https://highpfrmc.com/HPP_Randoxhealth_YT XERO 👉 Get Making Tax Digital ready with 90% off Xero for 6 months. Just visit xero.com/HighPerformance. Terms Apply Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-yt-hpp Volvo EX90 👉 Discover the safest Volvo car ever made: https://highpfrmc.com/HPP_Volvo_YT HP Foundation 👉 Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation Explore offers and discounts through our other partners: https://hppod.co/partners #HighPerformance #nato #iran #geopolitics