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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 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.
the Channel Tunnel
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 merce,finance,technology,academics,as well as the arts and sciences.
The UK
British Security and Defence Policy
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.