THE 1966 BRITISH DEFENSE REVIEW,
Abstract
The following implications seem to emerge from the 1966 defense white paper and debate: Britain has decided for the time being to maintain a presence in both Europe and the Far East. Labour leaders have accepted a role for Britain in relation to the United States which has been described as 'similar to that of Canada'. British defense capabilities will henceforth be strictly 'budget -limited' and no important military operation will be undertaken without the United States. Nothing indicates that Britain will give up its nuclear weapons capability in the foreseeable future but will keep it as a political counterweight to France's Force de Frappe. British participation in a nuclear 'guarantee' for India looks more remote than it did in 1965. Unless conditions change Britain will refrain from raising awkward questions of NATO strategy, nuclear free zones, and disengagement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0631299
Entities
People
- H. A. Deweerd
Organizations
- RAND Corporation