Britain is described as a unifying power across the overlapping settings of NATO, Europe and the Commonwealth. British and French nuclear forces are credited with setting boundaries that even larger powers must respect. The argument requires enough strength to obstruct coercion, without matching every aspect of an adversary's power. Those limits are expected to compel negotiation. In this interpretation, the ability to refuse a stronger state's demands supports peace.
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How nuclear deterrence sets boundaries between powers
British and French nuclear forces are presented as a way for European powers to impose limits and compel negotiation.