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Trump meets Starmer - 'Special Relationship' in the balance

2025/2/27
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Toby Gillis: 英国首相Sakhir Starmer访问白宫，讨论乌克兰未来、美国对北约的承诺、贸易关税、中东、中国和国防开支等问题，同时还要谨慎处理英美特殊关系。 Edward Lucas: 英美特殊关系是一种外交虚构，主要涉及核武器和情报的密切合作，其历史可以追溯到1940-41年丘吉尔从美国获得帮助。虽然在核武器和情报方面，特殊关系在某种程度上会继续存在，但由于特朗普的政策与英国存在显著差异，价值观的分歧对特殊关系产生了腐蚀性影响。英美官员之间的个人信任是关系的一部分，但公众普遍认为这种关系正处于危机之中，信任已经破裂，难以恢复。特殊关系的重点不在于关系的亲密程度，而在于通过它能实现什么。如果特朗普与英国发生冲突，美国可以利用停止服务英国核导弹来施压。英美关系将变得非常交易化，小摩擦会变得更加痛苦，双方都会因此受损。英国在与特朗普对抗时处于不利地位，因为特朗普掌握所有牌。英国作为超级大国的地位依赖于与美国的核协议，如果特朗普决定停止服务英国的核导弹，英国将面临严重问题。一些MAGA支持者认为英国已经变成了一个多元文化的地狱，因此打击英国是为了英国好。

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This chapter explores the definition and current state of the US-UK 'special relationship,' examining its historical context, particularly its origins in WWII, and its evolution under the Trump presidency. The discussion also delves into the changing nature of the relationship, highlighting the strains caused by differing values and goals.
  • The 'special relationship' is partly a diplomatic fiction, with close cooperation on nuclear weapons and intelligence at its core.
  • The relationship is strained due to differing values and goals under Trump's presidency.
  • The public perception of the 'special relationship' is significantly different from the reality of military and intelligence cooperation.

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As Sir Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, heads to the White House, there are countless issues to discuss. In the background lies the so-called 'Special Relationship' between the UK and the US. But is it still special? And how important is it to maintain when Donald Trump's policies appear divergent with the UK's? Times columnist and trans-Atlantic security consultant Edward Lucas analyses how things might develop.

The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 

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