The map of Europe could potentially need to be redrawn. As only mere days approach for the results of the Scottish referendum to be released, I believe the eyes of the global community can’t help but to shift temporarily from the perils of elsewhere to Scotland. For a country to excuse itself from the U.K is certainly a bold feat. Bear in mind that the British Empire has stood strong for over 300 hundred years and now, it could all very well fall apart. Now, there are 2 sides of the coin, with each party presenting strong arguments. Latest news reports indicate that it is “too close to call”.

For me as a 22 year old, I practically came through the “British-styled” education system. And as I grew older, I became accustomed to the idea that the U.K or Great Britian is the pinnacle of political freedom and educational excellence. At the time, I thought to them as the most powerful nation in the world. Now, I feel that the U.K’s sphere of influence (language, political ideologies and etc.) is severely threatened. Can you imagine how the civilized world would react once word got out that the U.K is breaking up with Scotland leaving? It is a pretty scary notion.

So, I believe that the U.K is trying to avoid a massive embarrassment. Sure, the campaign for anti-separation calls upon such slogans like, “Better Together”. But, it seems that the British government is reluctant to let go of Scotland because it would defame and tarnish what the U.K symbolizes for, or literally the British Empire. There could be economic factors at play here but I guess that plays second fiddle to what the actual reason why Scotland shouldn’t leave.

Scotland is unsure as well. Separating from Great Britain and the British Empire would mean true political freedom and free from being subservient to an English monarch. But can the Scots survive on their own? Perhaps. We can’t know for sure but they have been a golden opportunity to prove to the world that it is possible. On the positive side at least, the British Government is paying a lot more attention to Scotland and that is what Scotland needs every now and then. Some say that Scotland could be in deep economic trouble because Scotland would need a new currency and their oil reserves up north wouldn’t help much. And what if Scotland wanted to join the European Union as an independent country? It’s all about the numbers some might argue but numbers don’t tell the whole story.

I would like to see how this pans out. Whether or not Scotland is free or not is not necessarily the case but what comes after that is much more worth pondering upon. These are troubling times for the U.K. Let’s hope for the best.