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01/12/2019 GMT

Is NATO still fit for purpose?

BBC World Service - Weekend, Is NATO still fit for purpose?

On the 70th anniversary of NATO, is the alliance relevant? Germany's coalition in doubt

NATO leaders prepare to mark the alliance's 70th anniversary, but is the old military association fit for purpose?

Also in the programme:  Germany's grand coalition thrown into doubt.

And a United Nations summit on climate gets underway in Madrid.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Shachi Kurl, executive director of the Angus Read institute, a non-partisan polling organisation in Canada; and Seyi Rhodes, a reporter and journalist.

(Image: NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Credit: Reuters)

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