Global Britain is the government’s banner for a post-Brexit foreign policy, an approach based on the sensible notion that the UK should look beyond Europe for new relationships and opportunities to secure our interests. Thinking ahead to the world beyond March 2019, what should Global Britain actually focus on? First, Britain will continue to need a special relationship and not just with America but with Europe. With Europe, we should be a frequent and willing partner across a range of foreign and security policy, from fighting climate change to intelligence-sharing. An unequivocal commitment to supporting Europe’s defence should also be a linchpin of…

Source: The Times February 20, 2018 00:00 UTC