Brexit has made us even poorer. We are unable to trade smoothly with our nearest neighbours. We find ourselves unable to agree sufficient compensatory trade agreements with other parts of the world. While we struggle to move forward from these self-inflicted wounds, Putin has shown us we are part of Europe whilst not being part of the block of nations created to ensure Europe's security.
Putin will not stop being a threat. He may, after licking his wounds, become a more dangerous threat. Putin wants complete control over Eastern Europe - whether or not the countries involved want it. If he is ousted, he will not be replaced by a democratic government or someone with different views. The Oligopathy will not give up their riches and will still seek to extend them.
Once this war begins to be on the front pages less frequently, the USA will turn its interest back to the Pacific, which it has been looking towards for some time. Our geopolitical aims will remain vastly with France, Germany, etc., rather than the USA.
We have excluded ourselves from Europe and attacked the relationship we had. These actions have meant that we have also excluded ourselves from the security aspects of that large and more relevant body. How do we now ensure future security?
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