Britain lost its great power status during the first decade after World War II. For decades GB was settled into the role of junior partner to the United States. London used military force only in conjunction with Washington, or sometimes with its approval.
But situation changed in 2010 when David Camerons government came to power.
First, the United Kingdom formed a long-term alliance with France that changed the balance of power inside the European Union, altering Germanys strategic position
Second, Britain returned to Mediterranean politics as a result of the Libyan war.
Finally London not only has become more involved in the activities of the European Union but also make certain steps toward reviving old-buried Folkland dispute.
But the most important problem is Energy. Over the past decade, it has been British diplomacy which has been the main opponent to Russian-German energy rapprochement. London has supported the efforts of the East-Central European countries to block the Nord Stream pipeline. Britain has also urged Russia to ratify the 1994 Energy Charter Treaty, and insisted that Germany strengthen its cooperation with EU institutions on energy issues. The formation of the French-British duo and the strengthening of Londons position in the Mediterranean may increase the European Unions covert opposition to Russian energy policy.
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But situation changed in 2010 when David Camerons government came to power.
First, the United Kingdom formed a long-term alliance with France that changed the balance of power inside the European Union, altering Germanys strategic position
Second, Britain returned to Mediterranean politics as a result of the Libyan war.
Finally London not only has become more involved in the activities of the European Union but also make certain steps toward reviving old-buried Folkland dispute.
But the most important problem is Energy. Over the past decade, it has been British diplomacy which has been the main opponent to Russian-German energy rapprochement. London has supported the efforts of the East-Central European countries to block the Nord Stream pipeline. Britain has also urged Russia to ratify the 1994 Energy Charter Treaty, and insisted that Germany strengthen its cooperation with EU institutions on energy issues. The formation of the French-British duo and the strengthening of Londons position in the Mediterranean may increase the European Unions covert opposition to Russian energy policy.
This is the summary of the article published on www.valdaiclub.com