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‘Combining theoretical, historical and political science approaches and exploring both international and domestic contexts, this volume breaks new ground in explaining how and why the belief in Britain’s continuing ‘greatness’ has p ersisted so long and stymied attempts to shape a more realistic appreciation of Britain’s foreign policy options. As Britain prepares to forge a new international role out- side the European Union, this book will serve as both the best single- volume introduction to recent British foreign policy and a valuable warning of the lim- itations of a foreign policy based on bluster and wishful thinking.’ – Alex May, University of Oxford, UK . ‘B ritish Foreign Policy since 1945 provides an authoritative and comprehensive evaluation of the critical developments in British foreign policy in the post-war era. Tailored to the needs of lecturers, teachers and students of British politics, the book will facilitate a thorough understanding of the principal themes of British foreign policy – the main factors, events and issues by which foreign policy has been shaped. Garnett, Mabon and Smith provide a fascinating exam- ination of the changes and continuities of British foreign policy.’ – Samantha Wolstencroft, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. ‘B ritish Foreign Policy since 1945 provides a rich and timely introduction to the past and present of UK foreign policy. It provides a detailed and carefully researched exploration of change and continuity in Britain’s approach to world politics from the early part of the twentieth ce ntury to the EU referendum of 2016. Accessibly written and with insights into theory and institutional structures, the book pro- vides a very useful guide to understanding Britain’s efforts to define its role in the post-War world. Its chronological organisation allows readers to appreciate the connections between different phases of UK foreign policy, Britain’s shifting priorities and position in the world, and its path in an increasingly uncertain twenty-first-century global politics. The coverage of Brexit provides a pertinent analysis of what is likely to be a turning point for the UK. British Foreign Policy since 1945 is an authoritative work and key reading for students of British foreign policy.’ – Jonathan Gilmore, Kingston University, UK . British Foreign Policy since 1945 British Foreign Policy since 1945 brings a chronological approach to the study of British foreign policy since the Second World War in order to make the principal events and dynamics accessible within a broader historical and cultural context. The key features included in this book: • a detailed chronological survey of developments in post-war British politics; • an integrated discussion of foreign and domestic policy developments indi- cating connections and interlocking themes; • analysis of Britain’s role in the world, particularly in regard to the UK’s ‘special relationship’ with the US and its decision to leave the EU; • a range of in-text features, including essay questions and seminar/discussion topics. T his timely book will be essential reading for anyone interested in British politics, foreign policy analysis and British post-war history. Mark Garnett is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Lancaster University, UK. Among many books and articles on UK politics, he is co-author of Exploring British Politics, 4th edition (2016) and British General E lections since 1964 (2014). Simon Mabon is Lecturer in International Relations and Director of the Richardson Institute at Lancaster University, UK. He is also a Research Associate with the London-based think tank the Foreign Policy Centre, and is the author of Saudi Arabia and Iran (2013) and the co-author of The Origins of Isis (2017), among other publications. Robert Smith is a Lecturer in International Relations at Coventry University, UK. He has previously taught at Lancaster University, UK, was a Senior Lecturer in British defence and foreign policy at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and worked for the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Iraq advising on the development of human rights policies in the immediate aftermath of the 2003 invasion. British Foreign Policy since 1945 MARK GARNETT, SIMON MABON AND ROBERT SMITH First published 2018 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2018 Mark Garnett, Simon Mabon and Robert Smith The right of Mark Garnett, Simon Mabon and Robert Smith to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Garnett, Mark, 1963-author. | Mabon, Simon, author. | Smith, Robert (International relations professor), author. Title: British foreign policy since 1945/Mark Garnett, Simon Mabon and Robert Smith. Description: New York: Routledge, 2018. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2017006829 | ISBN 9781138821279 (hardback) | ISBN 9781138821293 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781315743394 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Great Britain–Foreign relations–1945- Classification: LCC DA589.8 .G36 2018 | DDC 327.41–dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017006829 ISBN: 978-1-138-82127-9 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-138-82129-3 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-74339-4 (ebk) Typeset in Avenir and Dante by Sunrise Setting Ltd., Brixham, UK Contents List of tables ix List of boxes x List of case studies xi Controversies xii Acknowledgements xiii Introduction 1 1 Foreign policy and International Relations theory 7 2 The shaping and making of British foreign policy 28 3 The road to 1945 59 4 The limping lion, 1945–55 97 5 Suez and ‘Supermac’, 1955–63 132 6 Symbols and substance, 1963–70 157 7 Awkward partnerships and special relationships, 1970–83 176 8 From Falklands fanfare to Maastricht misery, 1983–92 205 9 Ethics and interventions, 1992–2001 240 10 ‘Not in my name’, 2001–7 269 viii Contents 11 Heirs to Blair and ‘Brexiteers’, 2007–17 297 12 Summary, guide to further reading and topics for discussion 326 Bibliography 342 Index 350 Tables 2.1 The FCO in numbers, 2015–16 30 2.2 Foreign Secretaries since 1945 31 2.3 FCO ministers, 2017 32
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