We're the 5th strongest economy/military on the planet and have our allies (like it or not) the USA stationed on the island. Of course we do have the ability to defend it, from Mauritius. It is … (View Post)

Is surrendering sovereignty, without a fight, for a geo-strategically island that we and our allies have a major base on good or bad for our defence versus China? Be realistic. (View Post)

That would be the ICJ ruling that is explicitly non-binding? Tell them to go f*** themselves and move on, what have we got to lose? (View Post)

That is not a per annum figure. Over the same timescale, the UK is doing more, as are France and Germany. (View Post)

They are a large collection of countries, yes, not a single country. The countries are relevant, the EU is not. Maybe one day it will be, but for today, it is moot. And those collection of countries … (View Post)