Britain and international institutions
• In the past,Britain was powerful enough to act independently in the world in order to bring about its policy objectives. • Nowadays its foreign policy is largely shaped by its participation in a number of important international institutions. • In 1973 the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community .
Britain and the United States
• Another major factor which influences British foreign policy is its relationship with the United State. • They have mutual cooperation in the areas of trade,commerce,finance,technology, academics,as well as the arts and sciences.
The UK
• Britain spends more on defence than most other advanced industrial countries and maintains large professional forces. • It is the third largest spender in the world and is ranked fifth or sixth in terms of its military power.
Unit 8
British Foreign Relations
Britain Then and Now
• After a lengthy fight with Axis powers,the United Kingdom eventually emerged victorious and with its empire still largely intact. • when the war ended ,Britain was the largest military power in Western Europe. • Its power and prestige ensured it would have a big influence on the postwar international order.
the Channel Tunnel
How Foreign Policy is Made
• The main government department involved is of course the Foreign and Commonwealth Office,but many other government ministries also play a part in formulating and executing the government 's decisions. • In recent years,several large trade delegatons led by the British Trade Minster have visited China. • A less obvious,but extremely influential palyer in Britain foreign policy is the Treasury.
the Axis powers
The Foundations of British's foreign policy
• The contemporary foreign policy of the UK is greatly influenced by its imperial history and also by its geopolitical traits. • Perhaps the most important single factor which influences British policy-makers is its history. • A second decisive influence upon the way Britain conducts its external affairs is geopolitical.
British Security and Defence Policy
The Suez Crisis
Hale Waihona Puke