The experience of Iraq, coupled with Europe's increased role in the Balkans, has tempted some Eurocentrics to say that Nato is outmoded and that an enhanced military role for the EU should replace it. This is fantasy land. If there is one thing that would be even worse for Europe than fighting a war with the Americans as allies, it is fighting a war without them. [Emphasis mine]
Decades ago Sir Winston Churchill advised his successors, whatever the travails and the challenges, to "...stay with the Americans."
In the early 1960's, I, in my humble way and with all humility, wrote in a geopolitical paper that the UK should beware the pull of the Continent, that the Island Nation had far more in common with the offspring 'Across the Pond' than it ever did or would have with the various nations across the Channel.
And now The Guardian echoes the same sentiment, a paper with no conservative leanings, I might add.
The quote above registers this idea, as does the entire article which may be read at the link below.
It is grand to be on the same page with Sir Winston!!!!!!!!!!!
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