- Location
- Cumbria
Seems like serious trouble brewing around Taiwan. No doubt developing for some time? As part of the larger geo-political picture, was the goal of creating AUKUS (no doubt greased by the Australian trade deal) a major aim of pulling out of the EU? according to Boris yesterday, AUKUS would not be possible if the UK were members of the EU. Was the west's rapid exit from Afghanistan a re-aligning of military assets to show solidarity and build against the threat of China to Taiwan?
Looked at in this light, things make (some) sense. What would be the point of a tin pot European army if China suddenly takes control of the south east pacific? the area of the world where most of the future wealth and growth will be generated? If China persists, the EU will have no option but to fall in behind the AUKUS deal despite the bluster from the French.
Looked at in this light, things make (some) sense. What would be the point of a tin pot European army if China suddenly takes control of the south east pacific? the area of the world where most of the future wealth and growth will be generated? If China persists, the EU will have no option but to fall in behind the AUKUS deal despite the bluster from the French.