Of course, only God knows how sincere the statements made by the leaders of the two countries are.
If Alan Wilson were French, he wouldn't reveal a shred of the truth about Algeria, and vice versa.
And even if Britain and France can unite in any field, they can only face one of the United States and the Soviet Union and have sufficient self-protection capabilities. But fortunately, there is no need to worry about the Soviet Union for the time being. The current Soviet strategy
The projection ability is not enough to launch a global attack.
The place that the Soviet Union could reach was the Arab region. Alan Wilson had long recognized that there were risks in the Middle East, and by betraying Iran at the beginning, he contributed to the interlocking and divided world pattern in Iran.
This is not a big deal. His betrayal is not limited to Iran. It can only be said that it includes but is not limited to Iran.
Although this visit has a more symbolic meaning, it is also of great benefit to receive diplomatic support from France. At a juncture where Germany is not very docile, France's stance becomes extremely important.
"I wonder how the minister is doing?" Wick, the principal private secretary to the permanent secretary, suddenly asked a question.
Normally, the Foreign Secretary is responsible for formulating British foreign policy, but the problem is that the Prime Minister happened to be the Foreign Secretary during World War II. He is not very skilled in other jobs, but he is passionate about diplomacy. Everyone can see Macmillan's embarrassment.
Although he himself never seemed to express any dissatisfaction.
"I think he wants to go to the House of Lords." Alan Wilson said teasingly, "If the minister wants to aspire to the throne of prime minister, then he should keep his mouth shut about the fact that the current prime minister personally cares about foreign affairs work.
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If Macmillan was a bit unruly, Alan Wilson was very optimistic about the outcome and was helping to promote Macmillan to the House of Lords.
It is a pity that the quota for the House of Lords will not appear at any time. Even if it does, should we solve our own problems first or solve the problems of our father-in-law first? Should we let Macmillan go to the House of Lords, or should we let Duncan, Churchill's son-in-law and defense secretary, go to the House of Lords?
, but also after some frank family discussion.
Normally speaking, Alan Wilson naturally has the ability to interfere with the issue of who goes to the House of Lords. However, in principle, the Queen has this power, but she generally does not do so.
Whether the Honorable Queen Elizabeth will do this depends on how much of the imperial assets that Alan Wilson will allow the royal family to inadvertently lose during the process of colonial independence. Everything has a price.
If it had been 50 or even 20 years ago, the summit between Britain and France would have been an earth-shattering event that could change the world structure. However, from generation to generation, the world has been dominated by the United States and the Soviet Union.
The main focus of the summit meeting between Britain and France this time is how to preserve the international influence of the two countries and make their own voices heard. In fact, France can still do it, but the UK is a little embarrassed. Because of the same culture and species, the United States
The voice of Britain can often cover up the voice of Britain.
But this time it is different, because there is friction between Britain and the United States due to the Iranian oil crisis, and there is a rare noise in the English-speaking world. France knows the purpose of Britain's visit this time, and the United Kingdom also knows that France knows its purpose this time, but the summit will not
So it was smooth sailing.
After France's failure in the Vietnam War, France's interests are now mainly concentrated in Africa, while Britain's interests are much more dispersed. When faced with a choice between the two at a critical moment, Britain will definitely choose Asia instead of Africa.
Excluding the Belgian Congo, which does not belong to France in name but belongs to French-speaking countries, and Morocco and Tunisia, which have become independent, the entire French Africa is still a huge colony with an area of more than 10 million square kilometers.
After the British gained independence from British India and British Burma after the war, together with the already independent Sudan and the independent Dominion of Nigeria, more than 7 million square kilometers of colonies have escaped British control.
There are still colonies in Africa left. The contiguous British East Africa and Ghana in West Africa cover an area of 4.3 million square kilometers, which is the same area as the original British India. The protectorate in the Middle East plus British Malaya and the Pacific Ocean
The colonies, taken together, were only half the size of the French colonies.
It can be said that by 1960, the throne of the world's largest colonial empire had been replaced. Of course, how much effective area is left after excluding the Sahara Desert is another question.
Although the time is a little late and the version has been updated, it is also true that France is currently the world's number one colonial country.
Although the interests of Britain and France are one in Africa and the other in Asia, they are not incapable of cooperation. Military cooperation was the first project to make progress, and it was soon determined that Britain and France would hold joint military exercises in the Mediterranean.
"Why do I feel that France is much more concerned about the joint military exercises in the Mediterranean than we are." From the subtle expressions of the French, Alan Wilson felt that the matter did not seem simple.
The military exercise was settled, and progress followed. France expressed its willingness to criticize Iran's treacherous actions, and at the same time worked with the United Kingdom to put pressure on Germany. However, for the sake of European unity, what France could do was limited to sanctioning Germany's biological creatures.
Pharmaceutical companies are unwilling to expand their attack areas.
Cooperation in the economic, trade and military fields is much more vague. Both Britain and France have reservations. France hopes to form a European army with Britain, but Britain is unlikely to agree.
It is impossible for an old rival of 900 years to have no grudges. It is good to be able to show some cooperative attitude. The results of national leaders' visits are never unremarkable, because the people below have communicated the matter.
It's over, the Prime Minister just needs to come over and sign.
With the British and French media deliberately publicizing it, the significance of Prime Minister Eden's visit to France has been made particularly important.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Just after the first day, France immediately took action and announced that it would join the ranks of sanctioning German biopharmaceuticals. This time, one more country was involved because of the Iranian oil crisis.
At least in terms of momentum, the team that Britain has gathered this time is definitely not small, and it seems to be the case.
"It seems like that!" Alan Wilson couldn't help but think of the Suez Canal War, which was initiated by Britain and France. Unexpectedly, the two countries, which had been fighting openly and covertly for nine hundred years, still had to stand together at the critical moment. He couldn't help but sigh, this is amazing.
It's so sad.
The Suez Canal is related to Europe's energy security. Once problems arise locally, Britain will be unable to deal with its extremely important interests in Asia and quickly lose influence.
Even though the throne of Farouk I is still relatively stable, Egypt has always had a voice to take back the Suez Canal, but it was temporarily suppressed by voices asking the UK to support the establishment of the Aswan Dam and the so-called overall interests. However, this does not mean that it does not exist.
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Alan Wilson, of course, made a record to maintain British influence in the Suez Canal, which lies on several islands, Tiran and Senafel. Britain once gave Tiran and Senafel to Egypt.
Saudi Arabia across the sea.
But later, when Saudi Arabia became independent and Israel established itself, Saudi Arabia itself was not an Arab military power. Saudi Arabia gave up two small islands to Egypt. In this way, as long as Egypt blocked the Suez Canal and the Strait of Tiran, Israel's sea lanes to Asia would be completely blocked.
Cut off.
In addition, the Hanish Islands at the entrance of the Red Sea Strait belong to the British colony of Yemen and can also be used for garrisoning. The UK can also conduct exploration of nearby waters to maintain the cost of garrisoning the islands.
Once public opinion surges in Egypt, or the Aswan Dam is built, Britain will use a series of British-controlled islands in the Red Sea Strait for indirect military garrison.
In the evening, Prime Minister Eden, who had finished the day's talks and schedule, was discussing the diplomatic results with his advisory team. He was mainly wondering whether the United States would feel pressure during this visit.
"This may depend on the statements made in the next few days. If we do not achieve the results we want," Alan Wilson said with a heavy face, "Then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will formally send an invitation to the Soviet Union to see if it can get a response. After all,
The Soviet Union’s influence in northern Iran is also considerable.”
"Inviting the Soviets, I personally don't want to go that far. This may bring about a big reaction." Aiden pondered for a moment and said, "Alan, this is very, very important."
"I understand very well, but there is no other way. If an invitation to visit the Soviet Union is issued, it cannot be too political. We extend the invitation on the grounds of cultural exchange. But in order to express our position, it is best not to invite more important people to the top leadership.
People send out invitations." Alan Wilson suggested in a roundabout way.
Is there such a person? He downplays the political overtones and is a big figure in the Soviet Union. Of course there is, His Excellency the Cultural Tsar.
Prime Minister Eden's visit is still going on, and the U.S. Congress is already quarreling over it. Democratic candidate Kennedy has criticized the current administration's foreign policy for affecting the unity of the free world.
Even within the Republican Party, there is a certain degree of disagreement. As a conservative, McCarthy, who has never loved the United States more than him, defended the Republican single policy and said, "This administration is dealing with Iran."
On the issue of the oil crisis, the original intention was good, colonialism should end, but the British feelings were ignored in the operation. It is completely possible to find a solution acceptable to both parties to resolve this incident."
"Senator McCarthy, it's rare for you to admit your mistakes, but I still think you narrowed down the government's mistakes on this issue. The United Kingdom and France are important allies of the United States, and we should respect both countries."
In the White House, Secretary of State Dulles firmly refused, saying, "Your Excellency, you cannot give in on this issue. If some pressure makes the United States back down, it will only be more difficult to weaken Britain and France in the future."