The special relationship is dead
Geopolitics
United Kingdom
Started January 21, 2026
It is time to break away from Nato and the American arms trade, and to be an independent country again
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The special relationship is dead
New Statesman (United Kingdom) | Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Severing ties with the U.S. could isolate us on the global stage, diminishing our influence in international affairs.
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Jan 21, 2026
Breaking away from NATO will empower us to forge independent foreign policies that better reflect our national interests.
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Leaving NATO jeopardizes our security and undermines decades of military alliances that have kept us safe.
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Relying on the American arms trade compromises our sovereignty and leads to entanglements that do not serve our citizens' best interests.
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An independent stance could allow for a more balanced approach to global conflicts, prioritizing diplomacy over military solutions.
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