Rt Hon Dame Priti Patel MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, speaks with the Atlantic Council about the United Kingdom’s evolving security and defense posture.

In an interview with Amb. Paula Dobriansky, Vice Chair of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Patel outlines how the UK is adapting to emerging global threats and underscores the importance of the intersection between trade policy and national security. The conversation also examines the UK’s role within broader European defense frameworks, the strategic implications of shifting geopolitical dynamics, and the importance of strengthening economic and security partnerships to ensure long-term stability.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 12/04/25