Covid-19: Britain’s chief of the defence staff talks about the military challenges
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Armed forces around the world have mobilised to fight covid-19. General Sir Nick Carter, the most senior uniformed military adviser to the British government, talks to Anne McElvoy about the challenges—and dangers—posed by the pandemic. See all of The Economist’s podcasts here: https://econ.st/3g58fak China’s opacity has allowed conspiracy theories around covid-19’s origins to flourish. Where did it really come from? Read our analysis: https://econ.st/2zMdevT Read about how the pandemic is driving America and China further apart here: https://econ.st/2TmSMZp America’s far right is energised by covid-19 lockdowns. Read about their tactics, including spreading disinformation here: https://econ.st/2zQO5QG Question timecodes: 1:02 How is the British army fighting covid-19? 1:48 Did China cause and cover up the coronavirus outbreak? 3:42 How is the British army's secretive 77 Brigade fighting misinformation? 6:47 Does NATO have a future? 7:33 What help can Britain expect from its military allies? 8:26 How effective has America's response to the pandemic been? 9:42 Is hostile activity from Russia continuing during the pandemic? 10:44 Are dangerous cyber actors taking advantage of the pandemic? 12:32 Is the proposed UN global ceasefire practical?
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