"When it comes to the Middle East, we support the Arabs, which is different from the United States." Philby asked the supreme authority in front of him. The British policy in the Middle East is slightly different from that of the United States. The current fulcrum of the United States in the Middle East is Iran and Israel, the hidden fulcrum is Saudi Arabia.

"Of course, the consequences of supporting Israel are too serious. At this time, Britain's diplomatic work should be more pragmatic." Alan Wilson nodded, "The situation in the Middle East is clear to everyone. The Arabs can lose countless times and stand in countless times. Get up, Israel loses and it’s over. And to be honest, what Israel has done in the Middle East is just doing what the Germans did to the Jews to the Arabs.”

The United Kingdom has always not supported Israel. If there is no Suez Canal War in history, it will keep a distance from Israel for a long time. It just so happens that there is no Suez Canal War in this world.

Even decades later, Israel's dominance remains dangerous. Even his American father has helped him to turn a series of Arab secular powers, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, all over again.

But there is still Iran left, and even the United States is tired and exhausted, and can't do anything to Iran. And Iran is not the last problem. If Iran is finished, there will still be Turkey in the world of peace teaching.

Couldn't the Turks be against Israel? Iran is still Persian. Once Iran falls, Turkey will be left as a powerful country in the world of peace religion. The easiest way to win people's hearts is to raise a flag against Israel.

Israel's troubles are destined to be endless, and Britain cannot support it, let alone British interests in the Arab world.

"Pragmatic diplomacy?" Philby almost laughed. The pragmatic diplomacy of the cabinet secretary is to continue imperialism in another place? Like in Indonesia?

"Pragmatic diplomacy. Just as pragmatic as the Soviets." Alan Wilson could hear that the traitor was mocking himself, but he could pretend he couldn't, and the other party could think what they wanted. "Britain is a colonial empire is a historical fact. , so in the current world, the attitude is softer than that of the United States, and it does not hurt to stand together elsewhere, but the Israeli issue is not a trivial matter.”

Britain's natural resources are unique in Europe, but Europe is a barren continent with natural resources on a par with India's. Eastern Europe is rich in resources, all under the control of the Soviet Union.

It is impossible to develop with Europe itself. Colonization is almost a must for European colonial countries. No one can shout about universal values ​​on an empty stomach, right?

But precisely in the process of colonization, Europe can be said to have offended countless nations. If the United States wears a pair of trousers on the Middle East issue, and the United States slaps its **** and leaves, what will Britain do? Although Britain despised Europe's underdogs in its heart, it could not avoid the fact that it was geographically part of Europe.

"Same as the Soviet Union?" Philby raised his eyebrows and said insincerely, "I didn't expect that when we were still standing with the Soviet Union, this world was really amazing."

"Who said it wasn't?" Alan Wilson muttered as he picked up the glass and drank the whisky, "We can do better than the Soviets diplomatically, not worse."

In Alan Wilson's view, this is not difficult at all. Both the Soviet Union and its predecessor, Imperial Russia, can be said to be the most diode countries in the world. Like the Russians, the contrast between the appearance of wildness and the fragility of the heart is almost the same.

The whole country clearly recognizes that the military is the most important at any time, but it also makes cultural construction very impressive.

In terms of diplomatic performance, it is extremely easy to be subjectively influenced. If you really encounter a country that comes to seek refuge, Moscow will be very happy with two good words, and will directly subsidize tens of billions of dollars.

And once the little brother is disobedient, he raises the big stick and shouts to kill, which shows the side of Laozi.

As far as the diode diplomacy of the Soviet Union is concerned, as long as the United Kingdom does not decline to the point of being held hostage by the United States, it is not difficult to deal with. Think how much Soviet goodness India ate during the Cold War? Alan Wilson can't wait to let the Soviet Union benefit Britain.

The grand blueprint of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Regina Madnin of the current government was sent to Alan Wilson through Frank, and other aspects are also good. The Conservative Party is not like the Labour Party, and all industries are nationalized.

It's just that on the point of sterling policy, Alan Wilson feels that it needs to be discussed. Regina Medning hopes to regain the glory of the pound with the help of a good financial situation.

Alan Wilson disagrees, the US has 2.5 times more gold reserves than the UK. It's almost the same in terms of military power, and it's a completely enhanced version of Britain in every way.

In this case, it is impractical to challenge the currency hegemony of the United States. It is better to wait quietly for the de Gaulle government to take back the gold belonging to France from the United States, and then make a decision after watching.

At present, the monetary policy of the pound is still limited to a stable position in the pound area and is not caught by the dollar. Lay your foundation and wait for the right moment.

When discussing with Prime Minister Aiden, Alan Wilson expressed a conservative attitude towards the pound issue, "It is too early to regain its former glory until the goblins in Zurich are not surrendered. This risks breaking with the United States."

Eden nodded in agreement. He, the Prime Minister, had seen the British pound rule the world. It was definitely not like the de Gaulle government thought of things so simply.

An ounce of gold equals thirty-five dollars. This exchange rate is guaranteed by the U.S. government.

That is, any bank can hold dollars against gold (fixed exchange rate) from the Fed. As long as the U.S. short-term debt balance does not exceed $26.3 billion, and the U.S. dollar in circulation around the world does not flow back in huge amounts, the U.S. dollar's credibility is unbreakable.

These total 750 million ounces of gold are held by the Federal Reserve (deposit in the United States), Citi, *****, First Boston, and the Americas. (stored worldwide, mainly Switzerland).

Therefore, the Zurich goblin in the mouths of some British politicians does not refer to Switzerland at all. What can a mere Switzerland do to the United Kingdom? Rather, it refers to the United States where gold is placed in Switzerland.

Although the French have strong financial strength, they have never had a large share in the international financial field. Before the Breston Woods system, it has always been in the position of challenger to the pound, and it is impossible to imagine how difficult it is to shake this advantage.

The franc is going to challenge the dollar unless the whole of Europe stands with the French, which is unlikely. It may not be nice for the dollar to rule the world, but it must be better than the franc to rule the world.

Last year, the settlement share of the pound in the world has dropped to 38%, and the circulation share of the US dollar has increased. At present, the liquidity of the pound should be stabilized, not anything else.

On this day in Washington, Kennedy was outraged, Maxwell Taylor, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored a commander in Vietnam and persuaded Secretary of Defense Robert McKenna Mara, let's make his appearance in the U.S. Congress.

Before Congress bipartisanly, Robert McNamara praised him, "To put it mildly, he's one of our best fighters."

“He graduated from a prestigious university and is fluent in the local language. Lieutenant Turner knows Southeast Asia as much as a research expert. But he is also a true warrior, a unique all-rounder. . . This soldier is skilled in flying a helicopter, driving a tank, has great skill, and walks twenty-five miles under load."

Admiral Maxwell Taylor didn't react at all, but when he heard this, he frowned slightly and muttered, "People like Washington, who talk about the terms in military technology all day, have never actually worn a The military uniform has never smelled the stench of carrion after battle."

However, the Secretary of Defense is also the spokesperson of the military. Maxwell Taylor could not pierce the other party's exaggeration, and could only quietly make a glorious expression on his face.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff could only step forward, make a perfunctory opening remark, and then start reading the contents of the commendation order.

Much of the award order is classified and will remain secret for years or even decades. Taylor knew all too well that, as the Pentagon had urged, the entire award order should not be kept secret. They needed a hero to get Congress to focus on Vietnam, but the White House fell on deaf ears.

Regarding a jungle encounter, the cunning of the North Vietnamese guerrillas was the focus of the commendation order, and as for the soldiers who followed Turner, the grievous death of Sergeant Canver was brushed aside, mainly focusing on the United States' defense of the free world. sense of mission.

The commendation order was finally read~lightnovelpub.net~ The honoree strode forward with difficulty and stood beside the podium. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara also came over and turned to a neatly dressed Army officer holding a box with the lid open and the medal inside.

In the applause of members of Congress from both parties, this unique award was well remembered by everyone.

Kennedy actually knew that in Congress today, the Secretary of Defense was going to explain the U.S. position on Vietnam, and he didn't expect that to happen, and was extremely angry about it, because it might lead to a belligerent voice sweeping the political arena.

"Training South Vietnam's army, plus a garrison of 16,000 people is enough. What South Vietnam has to do is defend itself, not sacrifice the lives of American soldiers in a place of little value."

Kennedy looked solemn and emphasized in front of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, "The United States has never shied away from its responsibilities, but it will not fight for those Vietnamese, which is also not our purpose."

Robert McNamara replied, "I don't think the Pentagon has any special purpose. I just hope that Congress will pay attention to the heroic soldiers who are dying and not be too harsh on them."