The resignation last week of Britain’s ambassador to the United States was a reminder of the sorry state of the special relationship—as if one were needed. The strains on the allegiance that, with a healthy dollop of self-flattery, we Brits think is essential for the United Kingdom, the United States, and even the rest of the world, are numerous.There’s Donald Trump himself, whose isolationist instincts and contempt for protocol make his presidency heavy on headaches and light on opportunities for British officials. There’s Brexit, which was supposed to be an opportunity to strengthen Britain’s ties beyond Europe but has become …read more
Source: The American Interest
