Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron

Evgeniy Savchenko; Anna Moskaleva

doi:10.12737/18336

FOREIGN POLICY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE CHALLENGE OF CHINESE OPTION OF DAVID CAMERON Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron

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Published in Humanities. Bulletin of the University of Finance · Volume 6, Issue 1 · Pages 20–24 · Rubric: Cover Story: «SOVEREIGN RUSSIA IN THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN 2000–2010»

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12737/18336

Received: 10.03.2016 Accepted: 10.03.2016 Published: 10.03.2016 Language of publication: RUS

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Evgeniy Savchenko

Anna Moskaleva

Evgeniy Savchenko

Anna Moskaleva

ABSTRACT

The article reveals and analyses current state of the United Kingdom (UK) foreign policy and its outlook. While London is traditionally (alongside other states of Anglo-Saxon world) considered as a recognized ally and a junior partner of the United States (US), nevertheless, dynamics of international relations since the end of 2000s demonstrates that it cannot be stated with dead certainty. The conclusion based on analyzed evidence is that in spite of taken steps and efforts, and measures implemented in recent years, and declarations of British authorities, in fact London tends to pursue diversification of its foreign policy. Meanwhile, it cannot be said that it’s smooth and seamless process. It’s being criticized by Washington. But the White House lacks tools to influence the UK’s position. In the meantime, nowadays London faces serious challenges, and cooperation with Washington is not a priority. The reason, in part, is driven by the fact that US administration has nothing new to offer and cannot provide security. Also, the United States pursue their own interests at the expenses of interests of their partners more often and in more uncovered way. This implies search of new foreign policy options. Currently, the most burning foreign policy problems for the Conservative government of David Cameron are the relations with European Union (EU) in view of the plans to hold referendum on whether or not to remain a member of the European Union and the relations with China and Asian countries. At the same time for London it is necessary to keep good relations with American administration regardless of its partisan views and political affiliation.

KEYWORDS

foreign policy of the United Kingdom, international relations, the United States, China.

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Savchenko E., Moskaleva A. Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron // Humanities. Bulletin of the University of Finance. 2016. no. 1. pp. 20-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12737/18336. (Date of access 27.09.2026).

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Evgeniy Savchenko, Moskaleva A.. "Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron." Humanities. Bulletin of the University of Finance 6.1 (2016): 20-24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12737/18336.

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Savchenko E., Moskaleva A. (2016). Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron. Humanities. Bulletin of the University of Finance, 6(1), 20-24. https://doi.org/10.12737/18336

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Evgeniy Savchenko, Moskaleva A.. "Foreign Policy of the United Kingdom and the Challenge of Chinese Option of David Cameron." Humanities. Bulletin of the University of Finance 6, no. 1 (2016): 20-24. https://doi.org/10.12737/18336.

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