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Anglo-American Relations : Contemporary Perspectives - Alan Dobson

Anglo-American Relations

Contemporary Perspectives

By: Alan Dobson (Editor), Steve Marsh (Editor)

Hardcover | 29 November 2012 | Edition Number 1

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This book provides an examination of contemporary Anglo-American relations. The 1940 Destroyers for Bases deal arguably marked the birth of an Anglo-American 'special relationship', which formed the cornerstone of Western defence against first the Axis powers and then the Soviet Union and its allies. Anglo-American relations have rarely been so intensely in the media and public spotlight for such a sustained period as they have been since 9/11. Military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, high-profile intelligence failings and questionable practices such as 'extraordinary rendition' have all drawn substantial scrutiny and criticism of Anglo-American relations. Familiar questions are thus being revisited: the degree of Britain'¬"s influence in Washington, the impact of Atlanticism upon Britain'¬"s relations with Europe, and the extent to which the special relationship is an unrequited British preoccupation. At the same time, other important developments have been taking place with, overall, ambiguous implications for Anglo-American relations. For instance, the nuclear relationship has been galvanised by the former Labour government'¬"s commitment to retaining Britain'¬"s deterrent, and strategic dissonance is evident between Whitehall and Washington as the latter looks increasingly to Asia and the global financial crisis has seen the Anglo-Saxon economic model under siege. The book will be of great interest to students of US and UK foreign policy, diplomacy and International Relations in general.
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"Focused on a traditional topic, this volume offers anything but the standard approach and treatment of the so-called Special Relationship. The authors combine the newest methods, especially on culture, with the newest topics, including the environment, intelligence, and personal and emotional ties. Transnational history at its best!"-- Thomas W. Zeiler, University of Colorado Boulder

"Studies of the Anglo-American Special Relationship, and reports of its demise, are ubiquitous. Then every now and then a group of scholars penetrate the mist with a clear description of the diplomatic, political, cultural, and economic bond-the British and American bond-that underlies so much of modern international affairs. Dobson and Marsh have assembled one such penetrating study, useful to scholars and international observers alike, and for anyone desiring to better appreciate the most special of international relationships as it moves through the 21st Century."-- Jeffrey A. Engel, Director, Center for Presidential History, Southern Methodist University

"This remarkably comprehensive work by a distinguished international panel is a most welcome volume on the so-called "Special Relationship" that fills a historiographical gap of over two decades. It will prove immeasurably useful to both students and specialists of Anglo-American relations."-- Serge Ricard, University of Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle

"Based on multidisciplinary research and skillfully introduced by its two editors, this book highlights the cultural, psychological, sentimental and security dimensions of the Anglo-American special relationship, and examines the intricate bond that has held these nations together for the last two decades. Any scholar, journalist or student interested in recent transatlantic relations should not miss this significant publication."-- Klaus Schwabe, Technical University

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