My only thought on this subject is that both Pakistan and India have their priorities right, defence is the first and most important form of social protection.
Yes, i would say that i am optimistic. Eventually, the politicians will realise that you cannot run an effective military on a shoestring budget and more money will be found....from somewhere :azn:
I agree, the British media is only interested in nutjobs who can be guaranteed to say something controversial, thus outraging Mr Outraged of Tunbridge Wells even more.
Maybe not in the same way as before, we can`t really afford "gunboat diplomacy" :( It was a great ceremony, one thing that we can still do well, but already there is a dispute as to what the ship`s purpose will actually be, when it eventualy comes into service. Also, can the UK really afford two...