""prepare for the worst; that is, we must prepare for the fact that the US may no longer be a reliable ally and may well become a separate actor, pursuing a narrow understanding of its national interests. "Today's US is not only no longer acting within the framework and constrains of its traditional alliances, it is already acting in a manner which can be perceived as being contrary to the interests of some of its allies.""
""Britain is very vulnerable to an external enemy, because we're already being attacked. "We are under attack at the present moment, in the grey zone in terms of cyber attacks, targeted assassinations and sabotage and the rest of it. We now know that the threat could be even greater.""
""The volatility of events and the velocity of change has made us much more vulnerable than we were before. "The danger is that the public doesn't yet know that, and doesn't appreciate enough about how much of a threat there is to us, or therefore what to do about it.""
The UK faces growing external threats driven by rapid geopolitical volatility and accelerated change, increasing national vulnerability beyond levels seen since World War II. Threats manifest in the 'grey zone' through cyber attacks, targeted assassinations, sabotage, and related covert activities. Public awareness and appreciation of those threats remain limited, risking complacency and inadequate response. NATO collective-defense assurances are questioned as a major ally may prioritize narrow national interests and become a less reliable partner in a crisis. Britain must strengthen preparedness, resilience, and planning for worst-case scenarios to address evolving security challenges.
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