ABSTRACT
The new independent states created by decolonisation need time to consolidate their foundations before combining into larger structures. In the early stages of their establishment and development they have not yet the resources which are available to the older European states. In the event of Anglo-French collaboration, it would be open to other signatories to the Rome Treaty, if they desired, to make their contributions to the development of an independent European nuclear weapon of which the foundations would have been laid by Britain and France. The implications of European equality have to be considered from the points of view of armaments and international policies. When Europe reaches equality with the United States, its influence on the policy of a more limited Alliance will obviously be greater, and even the United States public will realise that it will be in its interests at the very least to compromise on differences of policy.
