Bangladesh, March 3 -- Since taking office, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced pressing questions about his leadership style and strategic priorities. Now, with a decisive pivot from soft to hard power, Starmers government is signaling a significant transformation in Britains foreign and defense policy. The decision to prioritize military spending over foreign aid reflects not just a response to global instability but also an attempt to align more closely with the strategic demands of the United States. However, this shift carries major risks and could define Starmers legacy, either as a leader who strengthened Britains global standing or as one who overextended the nation in pursuit of geopolitical relevance.

For decades, the UK h...