When you get to the top (nearly but unquestionably) there's nowhere else to go but down
James Rogers, who famously two years ago declared that Britain was 'unquestionably the world's second strongest power' seems to have been a little unnerved by recent developments, and is demanding more EU military co-operation.Given the geopolitical changes under way, what seems crystal clear is that Britain's power and authority in the world is going to decline in the coming years, as an expansive China, a growing India, an increasingly wild and truculent Russia and a myriad of regional powers assert themselves on the world stage. And as the United States becomes more concerned with Asian politics and security, Europeans are likely to be left on their own.
Have faith, James! Also please note despite appearances, this is his personal view and not that of the H'S'JS.
Labels: China, Decent Left, Scoop
posted by Matthew @ 8/07/2007 10:43:00 AM
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