‘Don’t take a no-fly zone off the table’ - Former RAF Air Marshal

The transcript discusses the strategic considerations of implementing no-fly zones, emphasizing the importance of maintaining options on the table to avoid making adversaries' tasks easier. It highlights the historical context of no-fly zones under UN and NATO mandates, suggesting that a UN mandate would add legitimacy. The discussion also covers the potential suspension of NATO's Article 5 in a UN operation, the risks involved in enforcing no-fly zones, and the political implications of perceived inaction by Western powers. The speaker argues for a more assertive stance to alter adversaries' calculations.

In what ways does the speaker suggest that NATO's past actions contradict its current stance?

What arguments does the speaker present against the notion that a no-fly zone would worsen the situation for Ukraine?