UK-France Security Pact Makes Sense

Blow away all of the hot air, the bluster and the frankly ill-informed comment, and the new treaty which has lead to the creation of the Anglo-French rapid reaction force doesn't just appear sensible - it's clearly essential. Does anyone seriously think Britain is going to take part in any future war on its own? There may be the odd, small scale Sierra Leone-type operation but another Falklands? Forget it.