“Scotland becoming independent will mean that we would be able to represent ourselves on the international stage in our own right. We would be able to deepen the partnerships we already have, work hard to develop new ones and, through all the work we do, fully reflect the values we seek to promote…
.. More generally an independent Scotland would seek to be an open, engaged and positive international partner.”
A four-pillar approach to defence policy in an independent Scotland. This focuses on:
An application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and a commitment to defence spending of 2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
As an EU member-state (see another of the Building a New Scotland publications – Independent Scotland in the EU) participation in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy.
Membership of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Cooperation with Scotland’s neighbours across the British Isles to “ensure mutual safety”.