Speech by Nathalie Tocci on the prospects for the implementation of the EU Global Strategy following the UK referendum. Public lecture "Brexit and the EU Global Strategy" organized by the Department of International Relations, European Foreign Policy Unit, London School of Economics (LSE).
Undoubtedly Brexit has dealt a major blow, both to the UK's role in the world and that of the EU. As one if not the Member State with the most global outlook, the damage done both in terms of material capacities and reputation cannot be underestimated. At the same time some argue that the UK's exit from the EU would facilitate integration in the security and defence field. What are the prospects for the implementation of the EU Global Strategy following the UK referendum?