ABSTRACT

British Foreign Policy since 1945 brings a chronological approach to the study of British foreign policy since the Second World War in order to make the principal events and dynamics accessible within a broader historical and cultural context.

The key features included in this book:

  • a detailed chronological survey of developments in post-war British politics;
  • an integrated discussion of foreign and domestic policy developments indicating connections and interlocking themes;
  • illustrations of British foreign policy drawn from popular culture;
  • analysis of Britain’s role in the world, particularly in regards to the UK’s 'special relationship' with the US and its decision to leave the EU;
  • a range of in-text features including essay questions and seminar/discussion topics.

This timely book will be essential reading for anyone interested in British politics, foreign policy analysis and British history.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|35 pages

The road to 1945

chapter 4|35 pages

The limping lion, 1945–55

chapter 5|25 pages

Suez and ‘Supermac’, 1955–63

chapter 6|19 pages

Symbols and substance, 1963–70

chapter 9|29 pages

Ethics and interventions, 1992–2001

chapter 10|28 pages

‘Not in my name’, 2001–7