Defeating Isis is a task that neither America nor Britain are particularly keen to take on. In this week’s View from 22 podcast, Andrew Bacevich and Douglas Murray discuss what Western countries can realistically do to take on the group and which countries America and Britain should work with. Should Iran be considered a potential partner? And even if America was more keen to take action, would it be successful?
Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth also discuss this year’s Queen’s Speech and the government’s legislative agenda for the next year. Was it a very Tory speech, or does it show that David Cameron is sticking to the centre ground? Does the absence of a British Bill of Rights show that Cameron is conscious of not making too many enemies?
Plus, James Forsyth and Rob Oxley discuss David Cameron’s efforts to begin renegotiating our relationship with the European Union. Will his charm offensive around Europe do any good? And what are the challenges for the ‘In’ and ‘Out’ campaigns?
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