George Robertson
George Robertson is a prominent Scottish politician and public servant who served as the Secretary of State for Defence in the UK from 1997 to 1999 and later as the Secretary General of NATO from 1999 to 2003. With a background in Labour politics, he played a pivotal role during significant military and security challenges facing Europe in the post-Cold War era. Robertson has been involved in various strategic defence reviews and discussions, particularly focusing on enhancing the efficiency of defence spending and addressing emerging security challenges. He is known for his insights into transatlantic relations and the importance of European security independence, especially in light of contemporary threats such as the Russian aggression towards Ukraine.
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George Robertson was one of three well-known experts asked by the British government to conduct a strategic review of UK defense.
Karas Ukrainoje. CNN perspėja: Europa gyvena iliuzijose, o karas gali ateiti greičiau, nei manome
Lithuania· 2025-12-26
George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary General, emphasized the urgent need to develop military infrastructure and forces.
Index - Külföld - Figyelmeztetnek a szakértők, Európának legfeljebb öt éve maradt felkészülni a háborúra
Hungary· 2025-12-25
Former NATO chief George Robertson was asked to conduct a strategic review of UK defense.
The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real
United States· 2025-12-25Lord George Robertson expressed that the UK is 'not adequately prepared and is under attack'.
В Британии увидели риск превращения конфликта на Украине в войну с НАТО — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-17
George Robertson highlights the vulnerability of European civil infrastructure to cyber attacks.
Europa se teme că este deja în război, în timp ce America pare să nu observe
Romania· 2025-10-10
Former NATO chief George Robertson, co-author of a British government defense review, bemoaned recent cyberattacks and warned civilian infrastructure was unprepared.
Europe worries it’s already at war — and America hasn’t noticedUnited States· 2025-10-09
George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary General, urged the British to prepare for a major conflict.
JAV analitikai: Rusija pradėjo parengiamąjį galimo karo su NATO etapąLithuania· 2025-10-07
The strategic review was led by George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary-General.
Reino Unido teme ameaça militar russa, revê política de segurança e investirá em submarinos e armas
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-01
Robertson is leading the strategic review of defense.
Evropska zemlja spremna za rat: Strah od nuklearnog sukoba sa ove 2 države
Serbia· 2025-06-12
George Robertson is mentioned as the former NATO Secretary General who led the development of the new defense strategy for the UK.
FOOKUS ⟩ Brittide uus kaitsestrateegia on nende relvatööstuse nägu ega vasta ohupildile
Estonia· 2025-06-10
Lord George Robertson was tasked with compiling the UK's strategic defense review.
MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ London unistab, Tallinn teebEstonia· 2025-06-10
George Robertson led the strategic review of defense.
Por qué el Reino Unido enfrenta la peor amenaza militar desde la Guerra Fría, según su primer ministro
Guatemala· 2025-06-06The former Nato boss, George Robertson, led the authors of the defence review.
UK expanding its fleet of submarines to boost ‘warfighting readiness’ - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-03The new defense strategy was prepared by former NATO Secretary General George Robertson.
El Gobierno de Starmer publica su Estrategia de Defensa, que vuelve a situar como prioridad los desafíos bélicos en Europa : El Reino Unido anuncia la construcción de 12 submarinos nucleares para enfrentar las nuevas amenazas | Internacional
Spain· 2025-06-03George Robertson is a former Secretary General of NATO and one of the authors of the defense review.
Au Royaume-Uni, la défense se recentre sur l’OTAN et la dissuasion nucléaire
France· 2025-06-03The review was led by former NATO secretary-general George Robertson.
UK to build attack subs as part of major defense review
Taiwan· 2025-06-02
The review commissioned by Starmer's government is led by former NATO chief George Robertson.
UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer saysUnited States· 2025-06-02The review was led by former NATO Secretary General George Robertson.
JK stiprina gynybą ir planuoja pastatyti 12 naujų atakos povandeninių laivųLithuania· 2025-06-02It was written by former Nato secretary-general George Robertson.
UK plans to build six weapons factories to bolster military readiness | Defence policy
United Kingdom· 2025-05-31
George Robertson is mentioned as a former NATO Secretary General involved in a major defense analysis by the UK.
Marea Britanie identifică Rusia drept o amenințare „imediată și presantă” în noua analiză a apărării – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-05-31
George Robertson is the former NATO Secretary General leading the group of experts preparing the analysis for the defense review.
Британія підготувала 130-сторінковий документ, в якому йдеться ''про безпосередню і нагальну небезпеку'' з боку РФ
Ukraine· 2025-05-31George Robertson is the former Nato secretary general who headed the team that put together the analysis.
‘New era of threat’ amid changing face of war, UK defence review to warn | Defence policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
The UK government is expected to announce the results of its defence review within the next three weeks, after nearly a year of work by the former defence secretary George Robertson.
UK must consider food and climate part of national security, say top ex-military figures | Defence policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
George Robertson, who served as NATO Secretary General from 1999 to 2004, explained how the alliance's support was organized after the 9/11 attacks.
Trump questiona se a NATO ajudaria os EUA se fosse necessário. A história diz que sim | Falso
Portugal· 2025-03-08
George Robertson is completing a review of defense as a former secretary-general of NATO.
Spending big on defence is a win for Rachel Reeves, Britain and the world | Will HuttonUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
George Robertson is the general manager of Singapore Airlines in New Zealand and praises Sid Sahrawat as one of the country's best chefs.
Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
New Zealand· 2025-02-20
The strategic defence review commissioned after the election is headed by George Robertson, the former defence secretary and then Nato head.
Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Defence policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
George Robertson has been leading a strategic defence review to address escalating threats to British security.
Europeans are right to be angry with Donald Trump, but they should also be furious with themselves | Andrew RawnsleyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
