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The General & the Journalist

The General & the Journalist

By: The Times
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Why do wars start? How do they end?


In this brand new podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times, two hosts with decades of experience cover war, the journey to it, and what it leaves behind.


Each week, General Sir Patrick Sanders ('the General') and Tom Newton Dunn ('the Journalist') will discuss politics, diplomacy, the arguments and agreements that surround the 100+ armed conflicts being waged across the world right now.

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Episodes
  • Iran and Israel - how does this end?

    Iran and Israel - how does this end?
    Jun 18 2025
    During an unprecedented war between Iran and Israel, and ahead of the much anticipated Nato summit next week, Lord Robertson, former Secretary General of Nato, joins Tom and Patrick to assess what happens next in the conflict, and what it means for the rest of the world.

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    49 mins
  • The shadowy world of targeted killings

    The shadowy world of targeted killings
    Jun 11 2025
    A pattern is seemingly emerging with a series of high profile targeted killings taking place inside Russian territory, blamed on Ukrainian forces. This week, an in depth look at those stories, who may be responsible for them, why they may be happening and what are rules when it comes to assessing wether they are legally and ethically justified.

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    39 mins
  • The Strategic Defence Review

    The Strategic Defence Review
    Jun 4 2025

    Britain unveils a new and ambitious Strategic Defence Review outlining ways to make Britain battle-ready in the years and decades ahead. But is time already running out? With global threats intensifying and much of the review’s ambitions earmarked for the 2030s, Patrick and Tom question whether the UK is truly going to be prepared for full scale war as a result of the review. This week, they break down what they think the review gets right — and what they think it leaves out.


    You can reach us at generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk

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    45 mins
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