🧵A few other random bits and pieces from the integrated review that caught my eye:
UK promises to "introduce a new, robust security framework for telecoms to ensure our networks are secure and resilient to future challenges; and work with partners, including the Five Eyes, to create a more diverse and competitive supply base for telecoms networks." 
On China, an interesting mix of cautious and robust language. "The significant impact of China’s military modernisation and growing international assertiveness within the Indo-Pacific region and beyond will pose an increasing risk to UK interests."
Very little on the EU, but relatively warm words here. "We recognise the important role played by the EU in the peace and prosperity of Europe and will find new ways of working with it on shared challenges"
On the more active & forward use of armed forces: "persistent engagement will mean deploying more of our forces overseas more often and for longer periods of time, both with NATO and alongside our wider network of allies and partners." Specific mention of Oman, Singapore & Kenya
Potentially very important: new legislation "will revise existing offences – to deal more effectively with the espionage threat – and create new offences, to criminalise other harmful activity conducted by, and on behalf of, states", and a "UK foreign agent registration scheme"
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