Sunday, May 31, 2015

Ian Bremmer says America is no longer 'indispensable', and that's bad news for Britain

After six decades serving as the global policeman, the United States is now signalling its retreat from the world.


With the Middle East engulfed by the flames of sectarian conflict, Europe’s borders menaced by the threat of war and China starting to flex its muscles in Asia-Pacific, it is clear the world has entered a new period of volatility.

That uncertainty begs tough questions for Britain: how should we respond to this new American pragmatism? And as our traditional ally turns inward, what should that mean for British foreign policy?



Read more at the UK Telegraph

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