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Big questions for the UK: Defence, NATO, and Britain's role in the world
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Geopolitics
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Started April 17, 2026
Trident, Ukraine, defence spending, and Britain's post-Brexit geopolitical position.
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These are normative questions about force, alliances, and Britain's international commitments. Key sources: IISS Military Balance, Budapest Memorandum (1994), RUSI defence reviews, House of Commons Defence Committee reports.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
Britain should commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as a sustained floor, not merely an aspirational target.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
The UK has a particular obligation to sustain military support for Ukraine given its role as a Budapest Memorandum signatory.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
The UK should renew and maintain its Trident nuclear deterrent as a necessary contribution to NATO's nuclear posture.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
UK overseas development assistance should be restored to 0.7% of GNI as required by the International Development Act.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
Britain's post-Brexit foreign policy lacks sufficient strategic coherence and needs a comprehensive independent review.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
Post-Brexit Britain has diminished its diplomatic influence in Europe in ways that damage UK national security interests.
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Posted by will
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Apr 17, 2026
AUKUS strengthens UK strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific and represents a sound long-term security investment.
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