ABSTRACT
This chapter examines a question in relation to the war in Iraq, led by the United States in the Anglo-alliance. It critically evaluates the notion of an alliance of English-speaking nations, the Anglosphere, an alliance assumed to be based upon shared values, similar cultural characteristics, historical myths and norms which then result in common interests. Political identities are important; and there is an assumption that fostering pluralism, democracy, and liberty will enhance peace and prosperity. At level it is clear that political identities in the second part of the previous century were linked to the bipolar Cold War conflict in systemic terms. Is the new security agenda -dominated by the war on terror, rogue states, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction – creating a new alliance of English-speaking nations against these current dangers? For Bennett, members of the Anglosphere share important historical memories, a common historical narrative, and common conceptions of rights, principles, and laws.
