‘Transactionalism’ has reentered the zeitgeist due to the perceived collapse of the post Cold War world—where the Liberal International Order (LIO), and multilateralism, had once triumphed over the warmongering cynicism of the 20th century. However, this norm is rapidly reverting into a world where self-interest and short-term gain are prerequisites for engagement. Long-term strategic goals, …
The litany of crises that plague the United Kingdom dig deep into historic divisions that impact its foreign policy. The overwhelming influence of London’s financial service sector on the world stage as compared to the rest of the country. The fractured love-hate relationship with Europe which has caused multiple constitutional crises. Even the inability of …
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Photo: Lauren Hurley/No 10 Downing Street The United Kingdom finds itself torn between its closest allies. Whether it’s an increasingly subsidiary and powerless role compared to the United States or the difficult political relationship with the European Union, the ability to exert influence in the diplomatic sphere is strained. If future American administrations perceive any …