It has thus sought to maintain alliances in order to prevent Europe being dominated by one power (Napoleonic France, Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union) who could threaten the island sanctuary. With ...

Ideas of a federated Europe began to escalate around the time of the Second World War with the establishment of organisations exploring what a post-war Europe should look like. These include: ...

Britain has an uncharismatic ... never going to have the same threat perception indefinitely. There is no guarantee that Europe will either, of course. Not long ago, Emmanuel Macron made ...

Between the two lies Britain ... prevent Europe being dominated by one power (Napoleonic France, Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union) who could threaten the island sanctuary. With Britain no longer ...