Britain’s Position In The World By 2007

Question 1

What did the new lab gov of 1997 set out in terms of foreign policy

Answer 1

-making UK leading player in Europe
-fostering people’s diplomacy to increase respect, understanding + goodwill for Br
-supply ethical consent to foreign policy
-making Br leading partner in world community of nations

Question 2

What was the impact of the war in Iraq by 2007

Answer 2

-by 2007 ‘Blair’s War’ in Iraq defining issue of his political career + Br world position
-the war had cost in lives, expense + diplomatic effort - Blair’s involvement damaged reputation of his gov within br

Question 3

What happened to Blair’s ideal

Answer 3

-Blair’s ideal of liberal interventionism was discredited
-made it harder for future Br gov convince public for military intervention

Question 4

What did this difficult persuading the br public for military intervention ensure

Answer 4

-ensures Br concentrate on defending own interests
-but also meant br world position would decline

Question 5

How did Iraq war further impact br when dealing with other international conflicts

Answer 5

-impacted position regarding Blair’s efforts mediate is Middle East in conflict between Palestinians + Israelis through direct diplomacy + working with EU
-br no longer seen as independence + a fair judge of international disputes

Question 6

How was the US special relationship strengthened but Br place in Europe ambivalent

Answer 6

-br not joined euro upon its launch 1999 + still far from joining in 2007
-deep divisions between European counties who opposed interventions + br opened by war in Iraq
-Mich of national press remained hostile to all things Europe
-br played major role in foreign affairs 1997-2007 with some believing it obviously dominated by US confirming UK junior partner in special relationship