In a fragile and dangerous era, strengthening ties with Europe is Britain's most urgent challenge
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Keir Starmer inherits a foreign policy in-tray that includes two wars and the possible return of Trump. The domestic challenges include the NHS crisis, bankrupt local governments, and crumbling infrastructure. The foreign policy challenges include war in Europe, conflict in the Middle East, friction with China, and a possible return of Trump. President Joe Biden will host Nato leaders from 9-11 July, with Ukraine dominating the discussion. A week later, Starmer will host the European Political Community summit, where EU leaders will be curious to know what Starmer wants from them. The list of challenges also includes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, famine in Sudan, and the deteriorating relationship between the west and the global south. The US elections in 2024 hang over all of this, with the possibility of a return of Trump. The new foreign secretary, David Lammy, has been reaching out to the Trump entourage. Strengthening ties with Europe will help Britain regain its reputation and weather the storms of war, turmoil, and tension.
#KeirStarmer #ForeignPolicy #Europe #Nato #Ukraine #War #MiddleEast #China #UsElections #Trump
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/06/britain-europe-foreign-policy-kim-darroch
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