In 1962, former United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson famously observed that British policymakers were struggling to find a purpose as the country’s once vast empire was being rapidly dismantled. The same view can be applied to contemporary policymakers who are struggling to “find a role” for Britain in the aftermath of its exit... Source| H-Diplo|RJISSF
Formed in 1989, the Franco-German Brigade was the first operational military unit established in peacetime Europe whose soldiers were recruited permanently from two nations and whose units were constantly under binational command. It became an important part of multinational military cooperation in Europe, with the political ambition of Germany and France being the driving force behind European security and defence policy. In March 2025, I had the opportunity to conduct four weeks of research...| German Historical Institute London Blog