Browsing by Author "Young, Stuart"

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    The fall-out from Brexit
    (Trident Publications, 2017-01) Young, Stuart; Antill, Peter D.; Fisher, Richard
    On 23rd June 2016, the British electorate voted to leave the European Union (EU) [i], in what can only be described as a surprise result that has sent shockwaves through not only the British political establishment but across both Europe and the world. As far as UK defence acquisition was concerned, a strategic environment that was already in a state of dynamic flux due to the publication of a new National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) in late 2015, was made even more complex by the referendum result and what that could mean for the UK's international relations. While the full impact of the Brexit vote is unlikely to be understood for some time to come – especially as the UK has yet to officially declare its intention to leave under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – this article will look at some of issues and challenges that now face UK defence acquisition, in light of recent political events.
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    Implications for the U.S. of Anglo-French Defense Cooperation
    (2012-08-29) Ito, Pete; Moore, David M.; Antill, Peter D.; Young, Stuart; Burgess, Kevin; Greene, J.; Snider, K.
    The paper analyzes, from a predominantly UK perspective, the implications for the U.S. of the November 2, 2010, Anglo-French Defence Cooperation Treaty. The current pressures on British and French defence budgets were the primary driving force behind this cooperative effort. London and Paris have made steps toward improving joint efforts in a number of areas, with defence acquisition and industrial cooperation being prominent. In the UK, there appears to be strong political support at the highest levels, which has permeated to lower levels in the bureaucracy, while the UK defence industry appears to be cautiously optimistic about future business opportunities. The impact of enhanced Anglo-French cooperation on the U.S. would appear to be largely favourable for Washington. Rather than providing a basis for weakened UK attention to the U.S., as some fear, the efforts by London and Paris will potentially generate greater national military capability from scarce resources and could serve as a vehicle for broader European efforts to enhance their defence capabilities. While multinational European military development projects are viewed with scepticism in the UK, the Anglo-French arrangement could strengthen the prospects for bilateral projects in which other European states may elect to participate.