Richard North, one of the two people behind the excellent EU Referendum blog, has a new report on what changes agreed to by Tony Blair, that stalwart/dependable/courageous (pick the inapplicable adjective of your choice) ally of the US, could mean to the US/UK alliance.

The Center For Security Policy, at least, has picked up on it:

Citizens on both sides of the “pond,” therefore must view with the greatest of concern what is, arguably, the most significant development in the history of the special relationship: a largely stealthy, or at least unpublicized, yet systematic move by the United Kingdom to integrate its armed forces with those of the European Union. The cumulative effect of this endeavor, if brought to fruition, cannot be overstated. In the future, it will become extraordinarily difficult – if not, as a practical matter impossible – for the UK to fight without permission from the EU. Even then, it will be problematic whether British forces will be able ever again to fight effectively alongside the US. Given the enormity of these stakes, it is astounding that this development has proceeded with virtually no public notice, let alone serious debate, on either side of the Atlantic. It would appear this may be due to an understandable expectation on the part of the EU and members of the British Government that they would be thwarted from taking such steps were word of this seismic geo-strategic shift to get out.”

Doubtless we can expect the usual pro-Blair claque over here to pay no attention.