MODERN TRANSFORMATION OF BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29038/2524-2679-2025-02-176-185Keywords:
Brexit, European politics, foreign policy course, economic relations, international challengesAbstract
The current foreign policy of Great Britain is going through a period of transfor- mation due to changes in the global geopolitical environment, economic chal- lenges and the need to rethink international relations after the country’s exit from the European Union (Brexit). The loss of EU membership forced London to look for new formats of cooperation in the international arena, to reassess its role in the European security architecture, as well as to strengthen interaction with key strategic partners, in particular the United States and the countries of the Indo-Pa- cific region. An important aspect of the transformation is the shift in the emphasis of Great Britain’s foreign policy in the direction of strengthening its position in the global economy, expanding military-strategic partnership, as well as main- taining influence in former colonial regions. In addition, the policy of the Bri- tish government is aimed at the formation of new trade agreements that should compensate for the losses associated with the exit from the European market. At the same time, the intensification of conflicts in the world, as well as the need to adapt to new international security challenges, create additional difficulties in the implementation of foreign policy strategy. The purpose of the study is to deter- mine the main directions and trends of the transformation of the foreign policy of Great Britain after Brexit, as well as to assess its impact on the international security system and economic cooperation. Thus, the analysis of modern changes in British foreign policy is extremely relevant, as it allows to determine the main trends, strategic priorities and challenges that Great Britain faces in the context of global transformations. The study analyzed the evolution of British foreign po- licy, identified its main challenges (economic sanctions, security threats, changes in international trade), and outlined the prospects for its further development. The UK is focusing on strengthening its alliance with the US, strengthening its role in European security and intensifying activities in global regions. The results of the study can be used to develop strategies for international cooperation and foreign policy initiatives.
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