Richard Nugee
Lieutenant General Richard Nugee is a retired British Army officer with over 36 years of military service, known for his leadership in several key positions. Nugee has recently advocated for the UK to expand its definition of national security to encompass broader issues beyond military capability, such as food, energy, and health security, particularly in light of the challenges posed by climate change. He emphasizes the importance of integrating these factors into national security planning to ensure a comprehensive approach to the threats of the 21st century.
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Richard Nugee, a retired general, emphasized that food security should be a top-level national security concern.
Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say | Environment
United Kingdom· 2026-05-28
Richard Nugee urged the public to prepare for the possibility of real combat operations, emphasizing that the responsibility does not lie solely with the army.
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North Macedonia· 2026-01-17
Lt Gen Richard Nugee, a retired army officer who held several key posts during his 36-year military career, said the UK should be thinking along similar lines.
UK must consider food and climate part of national security, say top ex-military figures | Defence policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
