Chapter 1098 Thalidomide Incident

The UK does not need to worry about the proliferation of nuclear weapons. All nuclear weapon holders have a tacit understanding of this matter. The final result is that except for the permanent members, other countries will be contained.

In fact, the United States is now curbing Sweden's nuclear program, believing that the country's nuclear proliferation has threatened the stability of Europe. The United States and Sweden have signed an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation. Both parties agree to exchange information on the construction, operation and development of the reactor.

The Swedish government has committed to providing the AEC with information on Swedish nuclear energy development. The agreement also implies that the U.S. nuclear umbrella will protect Sweden, so Sweden does not need to equip its own nuclear weapons.

And as an electoral state, there is too much room to manipulate opposition to nuclear research and development.

Various opposition groups launched a petition against Sweden's nuclear weapons development plan. One hundred thousand people signed the petition and submitted it to Prime Minister Erland. In addition, the so-called "grassroots movement", the "Anti-Atomic Bomb Action Group" "etc. also caused great trouble to the Swedish government in terms of opposing Sweden's nuclear weapons development.

"Tag Erlander, I have a pretty good relationship with him." Greta Garbo came at the invitation and said directly, "He is a center-left politician, and he has the same attributes as your British Labor Party."

"Yes, parties of the Second International." Alan Wilson nodded, "But Sweden's armed neutrality is a national policy. Regardless of the party, the difference is a matter of details."

Alan Wilson also did not ask Greta Garbo how she knew the Prime Minister, but in terms of popularity, Greta Garbo was still above the Prime Minister.

"Do you need my help?" Greta Garbo asked proactively, "My child and his granddaughter are in the same school. That girl is also planning to be my student."

"I am just a tool for you. I am so grateful to receive such love this time." Of course Alan Wilson would not refuse, but he was also a little worried, "Can your connections influence government decisions?"

"Individuals can control it, but the government thinks too much." Greta Garbo replied noncommittally, "I didn't say it would definitely work, I'm just willing to give it a try."

This is enough, Alan Wilson himself did not expect any unexpected gains. He has been planning this matter with sincerity, but if he can get additional help, he will definitely not object.

The TSR.2 attack aircraft can be used for nuclear missions, which is a good start for military cooperation between Britain and Sweden. As for how to deal with nuclear weapons after the platform is established, it depends on the Swedes themselves.

The most important thing is that Sweden's economy is now good, with per capita income twice that of Germany and France.

Two and a half times that of Italy. In today's Europe, it is considered a quite powerful economy. And it has close economic ties with the UK.

Britain is known as the offshore balancer. It has fought wars with almost every country in Europe. There are only about 20 countries in the world that have not been declared war by Britain. But Britain has never gone to war with Sweden, and Britain and Sweden have the same attitude towards the European Community.

On the contrary, the United Kingdom and Sweden have cooperated with each other to carry out offshore balance many times when powers emerged in Europe. In Europe's offshore balance, the United Kingdom is the main force, and Sweden is playing assists next to it.

Gibraltar is a disputed area with Spain, and few countries will take a stand on the ownership of Gibraltar.

Sweden has set up a consulate general in Gibraltar to demonstrate its support for the British overseas territories.

To resist the Russian-speaking countries in the east and the German-speaking countries in the south, Sweden will definitely need the support of Britain.

Alan Wilson remembers that when Germany and France established the European Community, the first thing the UK thought of was to get Sweden to establish the European Free Trade Area in response. Later, when the UK was still in the EU, it used pounds and did not use the euro. As for Sweden, like the UK, uses its own currency. But there is no need for this world anymore, Britain is in the European Community.

"If that doesn't work out, if the age difference is not that far apart, you can consider marrying the Prime Minister's granddaughter." Alan Wilson slapped his thigh, feeling that he was a genius.

Greta Garbo directly patted Ellen Wilson, "It's not like the age difference between you and me is that big, but. It's better that my son doesn't look too much like you."

What is this word? Ellen Wilson was very dissatisfied. Greta Garbo's son didn't look like him. That was not something wrong.

However, he does not dare to fall out with the Queen of Sweden now. The military cooperation projects between the two countries still need the help of Greta Garbo. He came with full sincerity, hoping to build a closer relationship with Sweden.

Alan Wilson, who traveled between London and Stockholm, received news from the United States after returning to London that Aramco was returned to Saudi Arabia by the United States and became a company fully owned by Saudi Arabia. The United States also gave up the 50% share previously agreed with Saudi Arabia.

"It's such a big deal!" Alan Wilson couldn't help but sigh. Last year, Saudi Arabia's oil production was 60 million tons. The United States returns oil companies to Saudi Arabia and abolishes profit quotas at the same time, which is not something that ordinary countries can do.

Although the Mountbatten Group had done this before, the Mountbatten Group did not let other British oil companies follow suit. Moreover, Britain’s share of oil in the Middle East is no longer as good as that of the United States.

While sighing, Alan Wilson couldn't help but think about whether this incident had anything to do with Kennedy. Historically, Aramco was owned by Saudi Arabia during the Kennedy administration, but not until one year after the Cuban Missile Crisis.

"Is the murder of JFK related to this incident?" Alan Wilson couldn't help but wonder whether this incident was related to the assassination of JFK. At least the oil group did not like Kennedy.

There is no doubt that the pressure on the UK will increase in the Iran negotiations. By giving up its oil quota, the UK has shown that interests are not an issue, but sanctions must be imposed on Iran. :.

The United States has now also given up its oil quotas and returned Aramco oil to Saudi Arabia. It also shows that it supports a more equitable oil distribution. The method seems to be the same, but the meaning is absolutely different.

Now that the United States has given up its share of oil, Britain must no longer cling to Iran under any pretext. This will be what the United States has to say to Britain next.

Sure enough, just two days later, there was talk of resolving the Iran issue from Washington, telling London that talks on the Iranian oil crisis should be restarted and it would be best to come up with a result.

Alan Wilson expressed concern to Foreign Secretary Macmillan, "This would leave the UK with little reason to maintain sanctions. They are no longer morally defensible."

Morality is very important to Britain. The reason is that Britain's national strength is now inferior to that of the United States. It cannot treat morality as nonsense like it was when the sun never set on the Empire. If it really wants to engage in gunboat diplomacy, it will not be able to pass the level of the United States.

"The United States is indeed a difficult opponent to fight against." Macmillan also smiled bitterly after hearing this. "Our relationship with the Americans is like the Greeks seeing the Romans."

If it weren't for the fact that traitors always appear in the Conservative Party, Alan Wilson would remain calm with very professional control.

But when I heard Macmillan's Greco-Roman arguments, I burst into anger. You can't be Prime Minister based on your appearance.

"We have tried our best to safeguard the interests of the United Kingdom, and I believe the citizens will see all our efforts." Macmillan was still moved by himself, saying that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had done its best.

"I'm going to prepare the documents for the talks." Alan Wilson turned around directly, not wanting to see the Greek.

"Does he still think there is no problem?" Norman Brooke, who met Alan Wilson in his office in the afternoon, said helplessly after listening to Macmillan's Greco-Roman metaphor, "He has no idea that this diplomatic failure. What kind of fate will I face? I think the position of Minister of Education is more suitable for his academic aura. In Greece, it is better to do academic work."

"We have to be careful of the sugar-coated bullets from the Greeks." Alan Wilson snorted, "With such a minister here, I think it is best for us to do nothing. If our national strength is not as good as the United States, we will just admit defeat. But we are not the Soviet Union now. The next time we encounter the interests of the Soviet Union, will we admit defeat to the Soviet Union?"

"Speaking of the Soviet Union, can't we use the Congolese affairs to exchange for the United States' understanding on the Middle East issue?" Norman Brooke asked Alan Wilson if he could do something about it.

"I also want to do this, but it may not mean much. The importance of the Middle East and Africa is still difficult to compare together." Now it is Alan Wilson's turn to be a Greek, and said with a wry smile, "We know that the Middle East is very important , the United States also knows, the Soviet Union also knows, no country does not know."

"That's true!" Norman Brooke shook his head. The United States directly sent Aramco oil to Saudi Arabia, which indeed put Britain in an extremely embarrassing position. This is the difference in national power. Compared with bleeding the body, the United States can also bleed more, making it impossible for the United Kingdom to keep up.

"At this Basra meeting, Dean attended and persuaded the British not to continue making trouble. The United States will naturally come up with a plan that takes into account the interests of all parties. But it is impossible to be the same as before."

In Washington, the capital of the United States, Kennedy was in the White House office. He called Secretary of State Dean Rusk and hoped that he would clarify the United States' position to Britain. The colonial era was over and the Soviet Union should not take advantage of it, especially in the Middle East.

"I will try my best to persuade the British!" Dean Rusk nodded and said, "Since I attended the Basra Conference, the foreign ministers of various countries should also attend to resolve this matter together. I communicated with Macmillan personally."

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