foreign_relations.pptVIP

Britain lost its identity to Europe Long history of wars between Britain and its European neighbors. A member of EC in 1973, EU in 1993. Half of Britain’s trade is with EU countries. The shift in Britain’s economic interests from Commonwealth to Europe. Founded in 1958. Restore the economies suffered in world wars. An economic and political union of 27 independent member states primarily in Europe. The Single European Act (1986). Its current name in 1993. Aims Reduce and remove restrictions between member states. Develop common policies on transport, agriculture and external trade. European Commission and European Court of Justice. Past rivalry and enmity, present friendly relationship. Support the British rule in the Falkland Islands. Some clashes on issues like Common Agricultural Policy, expansion of France’s military role in NATO, immigration, War with Iraq, etc. Since WWII good relations Maintains a large military presence in Germany. Members of EU. German –UK relations British Empire Decolonization Commonwealth of Nations ‘Special’ relationship with USA Links with Europe Britain’s primary overseas interest lay in three interlocking ‘circles’: in Europe, in the Empire and in the ‘special relationship’ with the USA. Winston Churchill The Prime Minister and Cabinet The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO): 1968 The Ministry of Defense The Department of Trade and Industry Treasury The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Ministry of Defense Department of Trade and Industry British Treasury Commonwealth of Nations An intergovernmental organization of 54 independent member states. Preserve and spread democratic principles in countries on different continents, across racial boundaries . Provide a global network of alliances among democratic states. Queen as the symbol of unity. Commonwealth Conference (every 2 years) ‘ Commonwealth bears no resemblance to the Empires of the past. It is entirely new conception