Opinion: Ideology Collides with Operational Needs in EU HQ Debate
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The idea of a permanent military operational headquarters has long stirred controversy on both sides of the Channel. In the latest bout, the "Weimar Three" of France, Germany and Poland have begun a fresh bid to create an EU HQ, leading the UK’s William Hague to declare this a "red line" for UK policy.
With ultimatums flying, it can sometimes be difficult to assess the debate on its merits. Indeed, this policy battle contrasts core ideologies regarding which political alliance ha...
