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.
Born on Mar 12, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 138,562 | $1,500,000 | 1,442$ |
| Totals | 1 | 144,104,080 | 138,562 | $1,500,000 | 1,442$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Russia:
Lord George Robertson expressed that the UK is 'not adequately prepared and is under attack'.
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Romania:
George Robertson highlights the vulnerability of European civil infrastructure to cyber attacks.
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United States:
Former NATO chief George Robertson, co-author of a British government defense review, bemoaned recent cyberattacks and warned civilian infrastructure was unprepared.
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Lithuania:
George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary General, urged the British to prepare for a major conflict.
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Liechtenstein:
The strategic review was led by George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary-General.
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Serbia:
Robertson is leading the strategic review of defense.
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Estonia:
George Robertson is mentioned as the former NATO Secretary General who led the development of the new defense strategy for the UK.
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Estonia:
Lord George Robertson was tasked with compiling the UK's strategic defense review.
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Guatemala:
George Robertson led the strategic review of defense.
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Pakistan:
The former Nato boss, George Robertson, led the authors of the defence review.
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