Foreign and Commonwealth Office

 

The flag of the Commonwealth

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

“It is far easier to divide than to unite.”

“We spend more time and resources spying on our allies than on our enemies.”

This government believes that the challenges facing the world need to be tackled together.  For this reason the structures of the United Nations are seen as very important, and much attention is put to enfranchising the organisation, and ensuring that it works for the benefit of the poorer countries of the world.  This policy contains selfish interest, because in order to maintain prosperity and stability in the West, it is vital that poorer countries prosper also.

The challenge of poverty is seen as the degree to which rich countries are prepared to relinquish control to poorer countries.  The international rule of law should be strengthen to help poorer countries who have become indebted and tied to richer countries, to be free of debt, and to own their own resources. 

The challenge of eliminating hunger and poverty in the world requires this international approach, with an agreement that peaceful countries will be given a greater degree of power and control over their own destiny.  

The principle of Internationalisation will require a greater emphasis on partnerships and collaboration across borders, and a greater sharing of culture languages and planning.

This government believes that negotiating with enemies may be sensible, with the use of intermediaries, and peacemakers.  The pragmatic view of long-term outcomes will always be held in balance with a ‘just’ solution.  

This government will seek to have active roles in all international partnership including NATO, the UN and Europe.   A strong requirement for partnership is acknowledged to facilitate – international security, climate protection, and addressing world poverty and inequality

To some this might sound rather naïve.  Our thought is that there is not much option to this policy.