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CNN: A British military base on the South China Sea
Hong Kong (CNN)When the British defense minister revealed this week that new military bases were being considered in Asia, critics questioned whether London has the money -- or strategic vision -- to carry out such a plan.
But an examination of recent British defense initiatives shows that far from being an off-the-cuff play, a base in Asia would be a logical extension of moves made over the last few years.
Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson broached ideas for a post-Brexit British military in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph.
"This is our biggest moment as a nation since the end of the Second World War," Williamson said.
"This is our moment to be that true global player once more -- and I think the armed forces play a really important role as part of that."
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Update #1: Britain’s planned naval base in Southeast Asia seen as ‘muscle-flexing’ against China (SCMP)
Update #2: How Britain will support America with a new naval base in Southeast Asia (Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner)
WNU Editor: The British have trouble providing proper housing for their soldiers .... Army barracks 'not fit for animals', says Tory MP after leaked fire safety report (The Guardian). But they have money to build a base in Brunei/Papau New Guinea/or Singapore? I am very skeptical that this will happen.
