Layers. NATO is a layer, one based on hard power. EU membership is another layer, one based on soft power. With regards to power, no one is best served by losi

Layers. NATO is a layer, one based on hard power. EU membership is another layer, one based on soft power. With regards to power, no one is best served by losing power. If you lose power you will be unable to defend your best interests. If that's a good thing or a bad thing?