As the British general election approaches, RUSI asks each of the main political parties to outline their views on current defence and security challenges, and their proposals for future policy.
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UK General Election: Defence Perspectives
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2017UK, Defence Policy, UK Defence, Europe
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