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General Sir Alexander Richard David Shirreff KCB, CBE (born 1955) is a senior British Army officer. From March 2011 to March 2014, he served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Educated at Oundle School and Exeter College, Oxford, Richard Shirreff was commissioned into the 14th/20th King's Hussars in 1976 as a second lieutenant on probation (university cadetship) on 3 September 1976 He was confirmed as a second lieutenant on probation and as a second lieutenant (seniority from 1 February 1974) on 18 June 1977 and simultaneously promoted to lieutenant from the same date (seniority from 1 February 1976).
Shirreff was promoted to captain on 1 August 1980, and to major on 30 September 1987. Having seen active service during the Gulf War in 1991, Shirreff was promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 30 June 1992, and was appointed Commanding Officer of the King's Royal Hussars in 1994. He deployed his Regiment to Northern Ireland in 1995. Promoted to colonel – Army Plans at the Ministry of Defence on 30 June of the following year, he was promoted to brigadier on 30 June 1998 and became Commander of 7th Armoured Brigade which was deployed to Kosovo.
On October 19, the Brookings Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence hosted a discussion in context of General Shirreff’s new novel, “War with Russia,” while also touching on other related areas of interest. General Sir Richard Shirreff (Ret.) of the British Army joined Michael O’Hanlon of Brookings for the discussion. https://www.brookings.edu/events/is-armed-conflict-with-russia-a-real-possibility/ (transcript available) Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BrookingsInstitution Follow Brookings on social media! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Brookings Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BrookingsInst Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/brookingsinst LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/com/company/the-brookings-institution
We need to understand geopolitical upheaval. The ex-Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, now a campaigner against gender-based violence, offers his expert view. Watch General Sir Richard Shirreff at MRS Live here.
NATO'S Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe - British General Sir Richard Shirreff - says the Ukraine crisis is a direct threat to NATO security and that those planning Defence budgets across Europe need to 'sit up and take notice'. He was marking the end of his time in the post in a special interview with British Forces News.
The former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of Nato, General Sir Richard Shirreff, has warned that it is "questionable" whether the UK could still defend itself - and may not meet its commitments under the Nato treaty - as a result of cuts to defence spending. Speaking on the BBC's HARDtalk programme, he also said Nato was unlikely to be able to effectively repel an attack from Russia on one of the Baltic States that are members of the Alliance.
George Galloway dismantles NATO and General Richard Sherriff's arguments on The World Tonight on Radio 4.
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Lieutenant General Sir Richard Shirreff, the Operation Commander of EUFOR "Althea" visited Bosnia and Herzegovina on 27th and 28th of April 2011. The Operation Commander was welcomed by Major General Bernhard Bair, COM EUFOR. He attended a number of meetings and briefings regarding the current situation in BiH and the EUFOR mission with its executive mandate needing to remain as a key strand in the peace implementation process.
This interview with Retired British military man, General Sir Richard Shirreff who has just written a book "2017 War with Russia" shows how deftly the BBC advance, propagate and encourage the political line, undercover of an "arts interview". BBC Breakfast is watched by millions of the mindless, who most will take what is said as fact and absolute. That this assessment is taken on face value will inevitably send most of them to their early graves - unless they wake up, comprehend the incredible vilification of truth being made at their expense and in their name. We supply this for educational purposes only. http://www.thefreedomcycle.com
Retired Gen. Richard Shirreff, former deputy supreme allied commander for Europe and author of 'War With Russia,' explains
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Sir Richard Shirreff KCB, CBE, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO shares a message in the lead up to IRM's Risk Leaders event this year.
We need to understand geopolitical upheaval. The ex-Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, now a campaigner against gender-based violence, offers his expert view. Watch General Sir Richard Shirreff at MRS Live here.
Sir Richard Shirreff - Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (2011-2014), United Kingdom Maciej Olex-Szczytowski - Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Development and Finance of the Republic of Poland
Retired Gen. Richard Shirreff, former deputy supreme allied commander for Europe and author of 'War With Russia,' explains
On October 19, the Brookings Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence hosted a discussion in context of General Shirreff’s new novel, “War with Russia,” while also touching on other related areas of interest. General Sir Richard Shirreff (Ret.) of the British Army joined Michael O’Hanlon of Brookings for the discussion. https://www.brookings.edu/events/is-armed-conflict-with-russia-a-real-possibility/ (transcript available) Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=BrookingsInstitution Follow Brookings on social media! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Brookings Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BrookingsInst Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/brookingsinst LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/com/company/the-brookings-institution
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Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson are joined by David Ellis from Strategic Defence Initiatives for today's news update, including: START Tories help Keith Vaz onto Justice Select Committee 05:15 Save the Children hypocrisy over Mosul children 08:47 Brexit the most immense challenge goverment has ever faced 12:36 Police and military prepare for violence on British streets 19:30 Government consultation on press regulation 24:10 British soft power complex exported globally 35:45 Backgrounder on General Sir Richard Shirreff, mentioned on yesterday's news programme
In recent years, Russia has become an increasingly bold and competitive actor in international politics. The 2014 annexation of Crimea, facilitated by Russia’s steadily increasing militarization and President Vladimir Putin’s political determination, embodies this trend. Yet politicians around the world are still at odds about how to confront this challenge. What steps should key countries and NATO be taking to address Russia’s desire to increase its military and political influence? Sir Richard Shirreff, General, British Army, former Deputy Supreme Allie Commander Europe, NATO discusses how much of a threat Russia poses to the international community.
How can we create systems which are resilient enough both to deliver high quality health care and to enable quality improvement efforts to thrive? This video was filmed at an event we held in January 2015. It starts with an introduction to the session from our Chief Executive, Jennifer Dixon. Then General Sir Richard Shirreff, Deputy Supreme Commander, NATO talks about the importance of leadership at the front and Jan Filchowski gives his reflections on the challenges of being a manager in the NHS.
Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson are joined by David Ellis from Strategic Defence Initiatives for today's news update, including: START Tories help Keith Vaz onto Justice Select Committee 05:15 Save the Children hypocrisy over Mosul children 08:47 Brexit the most immense challenge goverment has ever faced 12:36 Police and military prepare for violence on British streets 19:30 Government consultation on press regulation 24:10 British soft power complex exported globally 35:45 Backgrounder on General Sir Richard Shirreff, mentioned on yesterday's news programme
Latest news and comment from the UK Column http://www.ukcolumn.org/ Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson are joined by David Ellis from Strategic Defence Initiatives for today's news update, including: START Tories help Keith Vaz onto Justice Select Committee 05:15 Save the Children hypocrisy over Mosul children 08:47 Brexit the most immense challenge goverment has ever faced 12:36 Police and military prepare for violence on British streets 19:30 Government consultation on press regulation 24:10 British soft power complex exported globally 35:45 Backgrounder on General Sir Richard Shirreff, mentioned on yesterday's news programme
Devastating terrorist attacks have forced Europe's liberal democracies to toughen security and reassess immigration policies. While terrorism has been a problem for decades, the frequency and nature of the latest attacks bring added urgency and complexity to the threat. Potential solutions are complicated by the fact that some attacks have been carried out by citizens who have adopted radical views, often through the influence of social media. Religious fanaticism that motivates individuals willing to risk their own lives is especially difficult to control. Add to those elements the massive influx of migrants and refugees fleeing conflicts in Syria and Libya, and the challenge can seem insurmountable. And with the growth of information technology throughout the world, the frequency of cybe...