Since the United States gained independence, Britain's core strategy as a colonial empire had been only one thing: ensuring that the route from the mainland to India remained open.
And the country most capable of threatening Britain's security along that route was not Germany, which was at the height of its power in Europe, but East Africa, entrenched between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
It could be said that whether Britain could continue sitting firmly as world hegemon now depended entirely on East Africa's mood. So long as East Africa severed the connection between mainland Britain and India, Britain could practically surrender on the spot.
Put that way, it was crystal clear who the Great British Empire's greatest threat was—and yet Britain could do nothing about the colossal beast that was East Africa.
Faced with everyone's dejection, Winston stepped forward and said, "Gentlemen, now is not the time to regret past choices. As the Prime Minister said, the Empire has already reached the brink of danger."
"So we have no other choice. We must first weather the hardships of war, defeat the Germans, and only then consider other matters. Of course, my view will not change—we absolutely cannot be soft on the Labour Party."
Sure enough, Winston still could not let go of the Labour Party. No wonder he had become one of the chief drivers of the Cold War in his previous life.
"Prime Minister, the crux of the matter is already very clear. While securing final victory in the war, we must ensure that our overseas interests are no longer eroded by the United States and East Africa."
"And as long as they are two separate countries, Britain has room to maneuver. The interests of the United States and East Africans are not entirely aligned; indeed, they are