At the Launch of the UK Defence Diplomacy Strategy by Lord Coaker, Lord Vernon Coaker, UK Minister of State for Defence, explains why diplomacy is central in a new era of hard power. Highlighting the strength of NATO and the UK’s global alliances, he contrasts the UK's approach with the isolation of Vladimir Putin and Iran, arguing that strong partnerships are key to national security and global influence. #Defence #Diplomacy #UKPolitics #NATO #GlobalSecurity #RUSI #Shorts