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Europe's only nuclear powers have a lot in common. France and the United Kingdom have both been contributors to NATO's nuclear deterrence posture since the Ottawa Communique of 1974. Despite France not having joined the alliance's Nuclear Planning Group, these two countries have grown to become key partners with important dialogues and technical consultations on nuclear issues. Indeed, bilateral Anglo-French nuclear cooperation has continued apace despite the political and diplomatic vicissitudes between them.
As we enter a new or “third” nuclear age, the United Kingdom and France are well positioned to improve and deepen nuclear cooperation even further. They can do so by expanding research in disruptive and emerging technologies, deterring new threats in the Indo-Pacific, and improving their interoperability. As the world's nuclear powers move toward greater competition, Anglo-French cooperation is vital to maintain both countries' strategic relevance and strengthen Europe's presence on the global stage.…
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