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Linda Colley on why being a small nation can be an advantage.

Linda Colley suggests Britain could benefit from coming to terms with "our inescapable geographical smallness."

"There's nothing wrong with ambition," writes Linda Colley, "but coming to terms with our inescapable geographical smallness would be helpful."
She says historically there's been a tendency to kick against this awkward fact and an obsession with the idea of a global Britain.  
Linda argues that we should recognise the advantages of smallness - nourishing a nation's innovation and agility.  

Producer:  Adele Armstrong

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