And the real question is, should the institutions of the EU in some way fail, or no longer be supported by a majority of current member countries, what system or structure of Europe-wide cooperation might work better?Russia will remain a threat under current leadership, even if they are financially dependent on their gas sales to Germany and others, just as they in turn are dependent on that energy source unless and until renewables can replace it. America under Trump is clearly a threat too as the US turns more protectionist and inward looking. NATO’s resolve has been weakened by Trump’s erratic and impulsive thoughts and actions. Europe - including the UK if we look at this in rational geopolitical terms - has to stand together and currently the EU is the only mechanism in place to enable that. Brexit is leaving us isolated and the Global Britain slogan doesn’t quite convince many of us that we can soar upwards once we leave. Interestingly the SNP uses similar arguments for separating from an increasingly inward looking and insular UK. Neither convince me.
Jonathan Callaway ● 2735d