Reagan-Thatcher in the Age of Trump: The Origins of the Anglo-American Alliance

By Monica Morrill l January 18, 2017

So, the Trump-May relationship begins on the cusp of greatness, and while many are not quite convinced that Theresa May is a true Conservative, this is a fresh start between both countries with a promising past. But much of the future depends on Prime Minister May delivering on her Brexit promise to ensure the UK leaves the EU, and a rekindling of what the British do so well – global trade. In 2017, both new leaders, Trump-May, still have a real chance to make the Anglo-American Alliance stronger than ever....... In a recent Times of London article, the current British Ambassador, Kim Darroch, to the United States gathered correctly that from Brexit to President-elect Trump, “People on both sides of the Atlantic are asking for direction and leadership,” then added rather optimistically, “There is much that the United States and Britain should, and will, tackle together, as they have for 200 years.” Without dampening his Excellency’s enthusiasm, Ambassador Darroch didn’t quite get it right on the 200-year-old relationship......To Read More...