Following a meeting of British and French politicians, military leaders and diplomats hosted by the ELN in London, Professor Emmanuel Dupuy offers his thoughts on the future of UK-France defence cooperation.
Professor Anand Menon argues that Brexit will neither strengthen, nor obviously weaken, the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy. He contends, however, that it might reduce the UK’s ability to contribute to European security more broadly.
Dr Giovanni Faleg, Consultant for the World Bank, argues that the after Brexit the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) can be enhanced with clear political commitments and an upgraded level of ambition.
Vivien Pertusot argues that, whilst important, the discussion of European defence policy should not be limited to the CSDP. National integration of security and defence and the continued involvement of the UK are also crucial.
The UK-France Leadership Group brings together British and French political, diplomatic and military leaders to discuss the bilateral relationship and ways in which London and Paris can cooperate to further European and global security.
On Tuesday 14th June, the European Leadership Network organised a roundtable discussion with members of the OSCE Panel of Eminent Persons (PEP) on European Security as a Common Project.