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- 1Former Diplomat Ian Proud Slams Britain Over Treatment of Diplomats●Diplomacy is Now a Crime in Britian /Ian Proud
Ian Proud, a former British diplomat, argues that diplomacy has effectively been criminalised in Britain, in comments circulating widely on the Daniel Davis Deep Dive programme. He claims UK authorities now treat those engaged in diplomatic or policy work with suspicion. The remarks come amid rising political tensions over national security laws and press freedom debates in the UK, where officials have been accused of overreach in pursuing leaks and dissenting voices.
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Ian Proud, a former British diplomat, argues that European governments are increasingly anxious about what Russia will do next, amid continuing uncertainty over the war in Ukraine and the continent's security posture. He discussed the issue in an interview with retired US colonel Daniel Davis on his current-affairs programme, drawing significant audience engagement.