What would NATO, Europe, and the armed forces look like in 2026 if a British-French union formed after the Second World War?
Short answerIts forces would probably be much larger, and the union might expand into a federal European state incorporating neighboring countries.
NotesAn exact 2026 order of battle cannot be derived confidently from a union formed after the Second World War. The scenario suggests larger armed forces and raises the possibility of a more federal European Union. The Anglo-French union could itself expand as other states joined. Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Germany after reunification are mentioned as possible participants.