UK: Move to Hollow Out Military a Security Gamble

 
Budget cuts are imposing significant reductions in the size of the British military, resulting in the hollowing out of a force that long has been a vital contributor to US and NATO military operations. The calculation to allocate Britain’s limited budget to non-defense priorities is sensible given the protection NATO membership affords, but is also a dangerous gamble that simultaneously diminishes the country’s standing as a strong pillar of the Atlantic alliance.

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