英美概况第八单元2010版.ppt

Teaching Aims After learning this chapter, students should have a knowledge of how the end of British imperialism influenced the psychology of the British and the making of Britain’s foreign policy; the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy; the special relationship with the US; the relationship with EU Key points British Then and Now The Foundations of Britain’s Foreign Policy The Making of Britain’s Foreign Policy Britain’s Foreign Policy British Security and Defense Policy British Then and Now(P116) Then (after world war II) Relatively dropped power and prestige —the Soviet Union —the United States The age of imperialism was over. —the process of decolonization British Then and Now Now A medium-sized European country Permanent seat in the UN Security Council —China; Britain; the Soviet Union; the US; France Having an independent nuclear deterrent and technologically advanced armed forces The British economy ranks about sixth in the world Considerable influence on the international economy —banking center Reasons : The UK had a strong military power and prestige, it had a big influence on the postwar international order. Some former colonies—Australia and Canada still look to Britain as the center of their political and cultural world. The Making of Britain’s Foreign Policy The Prime Minister and Cabinet —decide on the general direction of the UK’s foreign policy The Foreign and Commonwealth Office —the main government department involved in Britain’s foreign policy Ministry of Defense —responsible for ensuring Britain’s defense —managing Britain’s involvement in its military treaty commitments The Prime Minister: David Cameron The Making of Britain’s Foreign Policy Department of Trade and Industry —making international trade policies —managing British commercial relations with other countries The Treasury —deciding how much money other departments can have each year Britain’s Foreign Policy Britain and the UN Britain and the EU Britain and the C