Chapter 1431 Military Aid to Israel
The trend is still obvious. Britain has its own Commonwealth, and France has its own French Community. The two countries each operate their own organizations, and they do not interfere with each other. At the same time, it is the leading country of the European Community, leading this organization that puts a protective shell on the country.
"In fact, what Germany needs is a free market. This is also the purpose of the Germans fighting two world wars. If we need energy and raw materials, it is not that our two countries cannot provide them. They are both free market economies. Of course, considering the defeated countries, There are some sensitive areas that Germany cannot get involved in, but this is not our problem, and the Americans will not let Germany get involved."
As soon as de Gaulle's coffin left the city, Alan Wilson complained in front of the Prime Minister, saying that everything could be discussed, but he also made several bottom lines clear.
He didn't believe that the Germans didn't understand this. During the run on gold, Alan Wilson learned from Anna that Germany's internal discussions on the U.S. dollar and gold were no worse than the French in understanding, but different from the French. People dare to think and do it. After all, Germany is a defeated country and there are American troops stationed in the country. It cannot blatantly run on gold like France.
In fact, from the bottom of my heart, if Britain, France and Germany did something together, Alan Wilson believed that Britain would be the weak link in the imperialist camp.
But fortunately, the Labor Party only distributes benefits, so it can handle this kind of thing clearly, and it won't be like a drug addict who keeps taking it all the time.
Whether it agrees with the concept of a greater Europe or something else, Germany's choice is very important. After all, the United States is not the only country that has troops stationed in Germany. Britain and France also have troops stationed in Germany.
"Actually, Sinn Féin's demands are the top priority compared to matters in Germany. There are some worrying trends in Ireland." Harold Wilson was a little worried. For any country, domestic affairs issues are greater than foreign affairs. question.
"We've been talking about it all the time. Northern Ireland is where the British strategic bomber and transport aircraft factories are located. The local employment situation is good. I have been paying attention to the local area." Alan Wilson comforted with a smile. In fact, in 1972 the Irish Republican Army It was indeed a big fuss, but his supreme authority in Hui's case was not aimed at anyone.
After all, Britain is much stronger than the Britain that was stuck in the quagmire in history, and it is quite confident to offer benefits. The population of Northern Ireland is only a little over one million, and stabilization can be achieved by adjusting some industries.
“Our previous discussion was that Ireland should abandon the border dispute before it can consider joining the European Community. This condition remains unchanged.” Alan Wilson lowered his voice. “Whitehall will never forcefully suppress some small-scale protests. The door has always been open to negotiations. I don't think it's a big problem."
"That's good! It's best not to have bloodshed. Otherwise, if the Soviets seize the opportunity, it will make us miserable." Harold Wilson sighed. Although he has always practiced the equal diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union, every time It’s still hard to calm down when thinking about our huge eastern neighbor.
Alan Wilson understands better that for the population and area of European countries, the Soviet Union is too big, and even the merger of the United States and Canada cannot compare with it.
The idiom "daunted" is the word that best describes Lao Maozi. Badmouthing this country is not a recent thing. It started very early, but he has never been soft-hearted in his actions.
"Looking for an opportunity, we must find out whether the Republic of Ireland has anything to do with the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson wondered in his heart whether he could get anything from Alexeyev, but it was not easy. The relationship between the two It's more complicated. Exchange of interests is possible, but free prostitution is unlikely. As Alexeyev himself said, "You don't care about me."
Although there is no direct evidence that the Irish Republican Army had any contact with the Soviet Union, these henchmen did fight against Britain under the banner of Marxism-Leninism.
But this is not Britain’s own problem. The Red Army Brigade of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Red Army Brigade, the ETA of Spain, and the Black Panther Party of the United States are all similar. Regardless of whether the Soviet Union supported them or not,
But most of them did expand their influence under the banner of the Soviet Union.
"The Irish Republican Army is not as big as those organizations. How come there is no similar organization in France? Didn't you ask the French how they dealt with it?" Pamela Mountbatten asked after learning the reason for her husband's frown.
"The French are all on the surface, and the French always protest, so frequently that their revolutionary enthusiasm has been almost exhausted. There are pros and cons to this matter." Alan Wilson thought for a moment and said, "It is better to have NATO To solve these problems within the framework of the United States, we unite several countries to put pressure on the United States, saying that these organizations are the spillover effects after the US military fought the Vietnam War."
After much deliberation, only the strong physique of a world hegemon is suitable to take the blame. If the United States had not fought the Vietnam War, the red wave would not have spread so seriously in Europe.
"Isn't the government discussing the issue of the pound area? This is why I came to Paris this time. Economic reasons are the fundamental reason for the proliferation of such organizations, so that the government can resolutely defend the stability of the pound area." Pamela Mountbatten said He smiled and said, "It seems that life in Australia is still peaceful, without these headaches."
"Australia's stability is based on the containment effect of Malaya. The Australian government understands some issues better than the European side, at least it is not naive." Alan Wilson thought casually.
"My dear, every time I see you working so hard, I don't know what to say." Pamela Mountbatten took her husband's arm to express her love.
I really want to put a rocket in your mouth! Alan Wilson turned on the teleportation, and Pamela Mountbatten looked at her husband without fear, I still want to make you unable to breathe.
Harold Wilson spent three days in Paris following de Gaulle's funeral, during which the Prime Minister's mood became increasingly relaxed as the conversation became more open and frank.
Germany also feels that there is a bottleneck in development, otherwise it would not launch the Eastern Strategy, improve relations with Eastern European countries, and recognize a series of issues on Germany's borders.
"Brandt is really a great prime minister, and his governance is lucky for Germany." After listening to this, Alan Wilson sang a hymn for the German Prime Minister in front of the Prime Minister, but the content of the hymn may not be liked by some Germans, "From Realistically speaking, the two Germanys are already a fait accompli, and there is no point in dwelling on past unification. Britain should join forces with France and propose that the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany join the United Nations family. This is also a positive response to the détente policy advocated by the Soviet Union."
"That's right." Harold Wilson thought that it was indeed true. Two Germanys would be a good thing for the whole of Europe. "This is also an important step in reconciliation, isn't it?"
"Of course, Prime Minister, except the Germans themselves, all countries are happy to see this result." Alan Wilson said happily, "We are splitting Germany under the pressure of the Soviet Union, isn't it just for this result? We are just waiting for the Germans to accept it. What’s reality?”
This is a matter at the diplomatic level, which can be advanced after returning to the country. It is enough to solve a problem every time. This time when we talk about economic cooperation, we will only talk about economics.
Harold Wilson also accepted this suggestion, "But to be honest, your wife is very good at economics. After all, he is the richest man in Britain."
"Maybe." Alan Wilson answered vaguely. Although it was an unquestionable question, he didn't know what the Labor Prime Minister meant? If you want to make a fuss about inheritance tax, don't even think about it. Judging from the current situation, there is no problem at all for your beloved, who has the supreme authority, to live for fifty years.
Because it was a funeral, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany did not express any consensus on the topic. They only reached a consensus at the personal level. The remaining specific issues still need to be promoted by the foreign ministries of the three countries.
Immediately after the funeral, the leaders of European countries, except Kosygin, Chairman of the Soviet Council of Ministers, all returned to their countries.
The French are mavericks. De Gaulle had just left, and the legacy of pursuing his own path as a great country was still there. Naturally, he would express France's identity as a great power to the Soviets.
Just after returning to London, Alan Wilson was still thinking about whether his wife had just returned and was working as a foreigner, when MI6 spokesman John Rennie came to visit, "Israel has accepted a batch of 4 fighter jets from the United States. Secretary-General, you I have always said that intelligence from the Middle East cannot be delayed at any time and I will tell you directly.”
"Huh? How many sorties?" Alan Wilson took the intelligence handed over by John Rennie and was surprised, "Four fighter squadrons? Eighty-four fighter planes? Military assistance?"
John Rennie nodded, "That's true. The Israeli Air Force has always been the core of the development of the Israeli military after the war, comparable to the importance the United States attaches to the Air Force. This batch of military aid is particularly large, so I think the Secretary-General may need .”
"No, it's been more than 20 years since the last war. I thought both Israel and Arabs had accepted each other's existence." Alan Wilson put down the information and shook his head slightly, "Why bother? In fact, we all know that Israel We can’t afford to fight a war of attrition, and…hey!”
The military strength of Arab countries is definitely stronger than in the original history, and much stronger, because the only pro-Soviet countries in the Middle East are Syria and Yemen.
In order to prevent the shrinking of its sphere of influence, Britain and the Soviet Union armed their Middle East allies, but the focus was not exactly the same.
The British chose the Kingdom of Iraq as the target country for its armed air force, because the Kingdom of Iraq is far away and cannot be hit by Israeli air strikes in the first place.
As for the other two good countries, Egypt and Jordan, they do not have this treatment. Egypt focuses on its navy and army. Do you know what the main fighter jets of the Egyptian Air Force are? Mirage 3 fighter jet. The active equipment of the French Air Force is not only benefited by the United Kingdom but also by France. The ground defense lines of Jordan and Egypt are based on the fortress group defense line as the core arrangement.
This does not mean that the two countries have fewer tanks, but compared with the Soviet-armed Syria and Yemen, the ground armor strength of Egypt and Jordan is indeed not so exaggerated.
What is Israel to do in this situation? In other words, Israel does not want to take action on its own, but cooperates with the United States? Alan Wilson had no choice but to think about conspiracy theories, but he still stopped thinking.
"Wick, talk to the Israeli ambassador." Alan Wilson picked up the phone and started the micro-management this time. He didn't have time, and he had to talk to the big brother about this matter.