Oct 13, 2023
Written By [Christopher Sharp](https://www.liberationtimes.com/?author=610434e320e3e945538177b1)
Written by [Christopher Sharp](https://twitter.com/ChrisUKSharp) \- 13 October 2023
The United Kingdom, with its gentle rolling hills and tranquil countryside, has long been a symbol of relative calm compared to a turbulent outside world.
Yet beneath this peaceful exterior lies a rich tapestry of at times diverse history, where the calm is periodically shattered by tumultuous events that have shaped the nation into its present form.
And with potentially paradigm-changing political and societal events unfolding across the Atlantic in the US, a tidal wave of both history altering and history-making episodes may soon be unleashed upon this ancient land once again.
Facing a cost-of-living crisis and grappling with its inability to initiate construction projects aimed at alleviating the supply-side of the financial crisis quagmire, the UK government finds itself in a present state of political paralysis.
With an anticipated general election on the horizon, the three major political parties will be tasked with navigating a complex path to victory.
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak
They must satisfy an ageing population resistant to change while also making pivotal decisions to protect the nation as a whole. At the forefront is how to protect all from growing turbulence in the global arena, which appears to signal the end of the globalization era.
Events in Israel and Ukraine are unfolding unexpectedly, thrusting the UK into a challenging endeavor of managing a dynamic and ever-evolving international landscape. This may also require consideration of a potential scenario of China attempting the invasion of Taiwan.
Nonetheless, there is another event, somewhat unconventional but conspicuously visible to those attuned to developments evolving especially in Washington, D.C., that the UK government should currently be preparing for as well.
#### Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena And Its Potential Impact On The UK
The rapidly developing political process in the U.S. could potentially result soon in the confirmation that an undermined portion Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) are, in fact, highly advanced craft of unknown or non-human origin. Some of these anomalous craft may be possessed by defense contractors, including those potentially linked to the UK, such as BAE Systems.
Whether it is the current Conservative government steering the UK today or a prospective Labour government in the coming year, decisions of paramount importance must be made without delay. However, the pivotal first step must be initiating a national dialogue across the board.
The ramifications span across diverse domains, ranging from international diplomacy and security to lucrative commercial prospects and cutting-edge technological advancements. The confirmation of advanced craft belonging to a non-human intelligence will most likely trigger substantial repercussions for not just our nation, but the entire world both positive and negative. But to what end, only time will tell.
Furthermore, the sociological implications and challenges are bound to be profound, encompassing elements to include trust in government, ontological shock, questioning of certain religious beliefs, and apprehensions regarding the intent of non-human intelligences that are emerging into our present world.
Yet, it is noteworthy that the UK government has had ample time to prepare and commence its own process towards an Non-Human Intelligence / UAP disclosure or confirmation. Regrettably, it has chosen not to do so.
In 2009, the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) UFO desk closed, with defense officials citing that it served “no defence purpose” and was taking staff away from “more valuable defence-related activities.”
As of 2022, the MoD’s position on the issue is as follows:
‘The MOD has no opinion on the existence of extra-terrestrial life and no longer investigates reports of sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena or Unidentified Flying Objects.
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“This is because, in over 50 years no such reporting to the Department indicated the existence of any military threat to the UK, and it was deemed more valuable to prioritise MOD staff resources towards other Defence-related activities.’
UAP, from the United States government’s perspective, is [defined](https://www.aaro.mil/) as follows:
‘(A) airborne objects that are not immediately identifiable;
(B) transmedium objects or devices;
(C) and submerged objects or devices that are not immediately identifiable and that display behavior or performance characteristics suggesting that the objects or devices may be related to the objects or devices described in subparagraph (A) or (B). (Per the NDAA FY23 Section 1673(d)(8))’
As witnessed in February 2023 when unidentified objects were downed over the skies of North America, coupled with the confirmation of Chinese surveillance activities within U.S. airspace, it has become glaringly evident that the UK’s stance on UAP – asserting that these phenomena do not pose a security threat – is flawed. This remains true whether the object is subsequently identified as an adversarial surveillance system or an entity of non-human origin.
In February 2023, UK transport minister Richard Holden shared that Chinese spy balloons may have already been deployed over the UK. Asked on Sky News whether it was possible that “Chinese spy balloons have already been used over the UK”, Holden stated:
“It is possible. It is also possible, and I would think likely, that there would be people from the Chinese government trying to act as a hostile state.”
‘It’s possible Chinese spy balloons have been over UK’, says govt minister – YouTube
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With the closure of the UFO desk and no visible intentions to reinstate it, the UK appears to remain publicly unaware of any potential threats. However, behind closed doors, the UK may be withholding a considerable amount of information concerning foreign surveillance operations and potential actions undertaken by non-human intelligences.
In 2023, the U.S. government’s UAP Office, known as the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), published a report including a map revealing UAP hotspots around the world.
This map displayed hotspots where continuous U.S. exercises and operations occur, with many of these areas being referenced in documented cases, such as on the U.S. East and West Coasts as well as the Middle East. Notably, it also encompassed regions like the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea, which are home to key allies like Japan and South Korea.
However, conspicuously absent [from the map was Western Europe](https://www.aaro.mil/Portals/136/PDFs/Latest_UAP_Reporting_Trends_Presentation.pdf?ver=2ZJZ6Bg4hNpjiBlRzC-VjA%3D%3D). According to the U.S. government’s report, no UAP incidents have been documented over Western Europe, including the British Isles, despite hosting some of the largest U.S. bases globally. In the UK alone, there are multiple bases us
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