On the eve of the last general election, no one was debating what to do in the event of a pandemic, or if Russia invaded Ukraine, or the Middle East exploded. Britain's next prime minister will soon be grappling with some as yet unforeseen global emergency. The world is a scary place, he said. Only the Tories can keep you safe.
Brexit was a huge bet against the idea that geography mattered to economic and security policy in the 21st century. Sunak has nothing meaningful to say about that problem. Challenges from rising superpowers and Brexit consequences pose unique obstacles for the UK's global positioning.
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