A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
James Poulos, Ed. ·
Nov 2, 2010 at 7:29am
My crazy idea that only France can lead Europe into a future worth having seems a little less crazy today. Today Britain, tomorrow the Continent?
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Aug '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
James,
From today's Defence News, the Defence Ministry Council news blurb.
Various media also report that Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy will today announce a new era of Anglo-French defence co-operation which will see the two countries pool troops, aircraft carriers and nuclear testing facilities.
It sort of speaks for itself. But I worry that this alliance may weaken France.
The Battle of Hastings results are still out.
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
This is a good thing and a bad. It's a sad statement that Britain turns to, of all countries, France because the current U.S. administration turned its back on her. Of course both countries are beginning to admit that radical Islam is a threat to Western Civilization, unlike us. And sending back a gift from Winston Churchill didn't help.
Sep '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
I feel a little like Alice when we start discussing France as the hope of Europe.
Let's just take this one step at a time and hope for the best. I'll jump on board when I see more concrete actions...
Aug '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
This is good, James. Both countries are growing up, waking up, and smelling the espresso.
Bear in mind, Denise, that Britain was crazy about Obama. Even the Royals were enchanted by his elan and Euro sophistication. The same goes for their love of Al Gore. I was there, and I tried to rouse them from their slumber. No dice.
This is a wonderful bucket-of-cold-water-in-the-face wake up for them, and long overdue.
Edited on Nov 2, 2010 at 10:27amOct '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
This is definitely a good thing, I think. But it's sad to see that Britain's come to this.
What will happen the first time they ever have to make a military decision that's not clear-cut (like Germany attacking France or something)? Will this mean that the British military won't take part any future "questionable" conflicts that they would have before?
May '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
It doesn't mean anything in itself. Let's not forget the recent cuts to Britain's navy. They're not committing to military strength across the board. More importantly, resources and alliances suggest nothing about their will to fight. Troops are little more than decorations if withheld from battle or bound by unreasonable restrictions.
Oct '10
Re: A Strong France Is the Future of Europe
I'm just concerned that this kind of alliance will mean that Britain will not be able to join things like Afghanistan and Iraq anymore.
Of course, with the military cuts they've made, they probably wouldn't be able to anyway.
And with the current administration, there probably won't be any need for it anyway.
So I guess this is a good thing, then!