Prospects of Continued Anglo-French Solidarity

Abstract

The system of alliances is the most practical one as a basis for inter national organization. In Europe the Organization for European Economic Co operation was made necessary by the Marshall Plan. Further integration has been hampered by traditions of sovereignty, which are being overcome. More rapid progress may have been delayed by Great Britain's hesitancy to join in the European organizations, in spite of the French efforts to secure her co-opera tion. Developments on the Continent, such as the formation of the Coal and Steel Community, have brought Great Britain closer. The Common Market plan and Euratom may prove even greater inducements to full British association with the Continental states.—Ed.