There has been much dismay in response to the British electorate’s decision to leave the EU, including the assumption that the UK is signaling a retreat from the world and its position as NATO’s second military power. On closer inspection, however, it is much more likely that exactly the reverse is happening: Theresa May’s priority is to remedy five years of neglect of foreign and security policy under David Cameron.Since May entered Downing Street less than a month ago, she has already made two highly significant decisions. One was to push through the much-delayed Parliamentary vote to renew the Trident …read more
Source: The American Interest
