Book Launch: 'Transatlantic Storms in Anglo-American Relations: How the Alliance Weathers Crises' with Dr William D. James
- Date & time
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- Speaker
- Dr William D. JamesAssistant Professor in Strategic Studies at RSIS, NTU Singapore
- Location
- King's Building, Strand Campus, London
- Organisation
- King's College London
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About this talk
The Centre for Statecraft & National Security is excited to host Dr William D. James for a talk on his new book, Transatlantic Storms in Anglo-American Relations: How the Alliance Weathers Crises. With President Trump's designs on Greenland and disputes over the Iran War, many argue that the UK-US alliance - often dubbed "the special relationship" - is close to breaking point. Yet this is hardly the first time the partnership has been given its last rites. After the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, many observers declared it dead - only for the AUKUS defence pact to be signed weeks later. Indeed, one of its defining characteristics is its resilience in the face of political volatility and geopolitical shifts. Transatlantic Storms in Anglo-American Relations explains how the world's most consequential bilateral alliance endures despite countless crises. The book's contributors trace the roots of the US-UK alliance; analyse the institutionalised pillars of nuclear, military, and intelligence cooperation; and highlight underappreciated aspects of economic and defence-industrial interdependence. Drawing on archival research and interviews, the volume revisits lesser-known strategic flashpoints and reveals how crises from Suez to Afghanistan tested the alliance without breaking its foundations. As the alliance weathers fresh storms, James and Kennedy provide an essential guide for understanding the character, legacy, and trajectory of the UK-US relationship.
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