Royal Navy Continue Show of Strength Amid Diplomatic Dispute in Gibraltar

The video discusses the strategic importance of Gibraltar for Britain, highlighted by the presence of HMS Westminster. The warship is part of a planned naval exercise, not a response to the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Spain and the UK over Gibraltar. However, the presence of the frigate and support ships with Royal Marines in the harbor serves as a political statement.

What does the phrase 'the dominant overseas power on the rock' imply about Britain's status?

In what ways might the naval exercise be perceived as political posturing?