Friday, June 17, 2016

Gain or Loss To India. Aleem M A. BMJ 2016;353:i3302

FeatureEU Referendum and Health

Why doctors should vote to remain in the EU on 23 June

BMJ 2016; 353 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i3302 (Published 14 June 2016)

Cite this as: BMJ 2016;353:i3302

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Re: Why doctors should vote to remain in the EU on 23 June

Gain or Loss to India

Britain's exit from the European Union may reduce rather than enhance its standing and influence over the world.

As far as India is concerned, the longstanding historical relationships with Britain would be less affected, even if trade declined to some extent.

India has always been more comfortable in dealing with countries individually than as part of a union. India does not see the United Kingdom as a part of the European Union but as a distinct entity because of its history. Some of the most strategic elements in foreign policy cannot be conducted through a union like the EU, but as part of a bilateral relationship.

The existence of a strategic relationship between the UK and India, made up of defence and hi-tech ties, is another element underlying a different approach to British identity.

Overall Britain would somehow regain a unique and strong voice in world affairs once it breaks away from a collective European identity.

Competing interests: No competing interests

17 June 2016

M A Aleem

Neurologist

ABC Hospital

Annamalainagar TRICHY 620018 Tamilnadu India

@drmaaleem

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