Apocalypse soon? Britain ups its defence
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The Economist
4.4 • 4.9K Ratings
🗓️ 3 June 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a bold new strategy to bolster its defence forces risks being underfunded. Investors may be losing faith in long-term government bonds as a safe haven (8:42). And why a surprising number of French adults are choosing to be baptised (16:27).
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