Huffing and Puffing over Tory Foreign Policy
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Although there is growing support for British troop withdrawal from Lebanon by Parliament members of both sides, an endorsement for the cabinet position that withdrawal would endanger prospects for current peace negotiations, was approved. The political maneuverings within Parliament to block Labor Party-led opposition to European Economic Community (EEC) tax increases, consequently limiting British negotiating power, are described. It is estimated that Prime Minister Thatcher will encounter little difficulty in passing an EEC tax increase, if an approved agreement can be reached with European foreign ministers.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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Europeanism Versus Imperialism
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Foreign policy and defense are vital issues in Britain. Britain is no longer a superpower. It leans toward Europeanism. Defense policy shows this. Nuclear weapons are allowed on British territory because of NATO. A graph illustrates the 1983-1984 defense budget. A map shows where British troops are on active duty.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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A Not-so-Special Relationship
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Britain did not back the United States invasion of Grenada. The British feel they should have been consulted more. The foreign office has failed in handling the problem.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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