This was one of the most interesting lectures for me this second half of the term. I have always wondered about the relationship the United States had with other countries, especially the UK. The start of this special relationship started in 1945 where the Yalta Peace Conference took place and it was made between the UK, the US, and Russia. It was meant to discuss the re-establishment of Europe, who had just been damaged because of the war. A year later, the 1946 Sinew of Peace Address was established for the world to be a safer place. This is when the United States and United Kingdom would band together for the joint use of naval and air force. I am noticing that it is important for countries to have allies, especially in times of war.
Although the United States and United Kingdom are do not longer have this “special relationship”, they are still connected with so much history and each country wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for their past experiences with each other. Since Obama came into office, he has stopped focusing on Europe as a whole and has started to focus on other countries such as Russia and China. Although both countries are now undergoing many changes, especially because of the hard economic times, the people of both countries remain powerful and strong.
Well, the United States and United Kingdom have many similarities in language, shared history, literature & film, investments, military alliance, intelligence, and legal institutions. I was shocked to see that both of these countries have more things in common than they do differences. Even within legal institutions, the fact that the United States has a written constitution and the United Kingdom doesn’t still creates a massive difference between both countries.
Jessica Ramirez 23/04/10
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