Episode 79: The Enduring US-UK Relationship

About this episode

This episode explores the enduring relationship between the US and UK, featuring an interview with British Consul General David Clay.

For over 250 years the United States and the United Kingdom has shared a special relationship. While not always positive... for example the British burning down the White House during the War of 1812 (thanks a lot)... the past 150 years has been very positive. Throughout it all the shared people-to-people connections have driven the relationship to new heights and provided a solid footing for collaboration across all sectors. With the recent signing of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, and the ensuing steps to implement the outline, the economic relationship is set to continue. In this month's episode, we check in with British Consul General in Boston, David Clay, to dive deeper into the current state of relations between the two countries. On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (next year), now is a great time to assess the history and the future of the transatlantic partnership, from the economic, to military, to cultural ties that bind these two countries together. No matter the challenges that face the world in the years to come, it seems that a strong relationship will remain a steadfast point in global affairs. David Clay has been a member…

People in this episode

Guest: , David Clay

Topics covered

• US-UK relationship
• diplomacy
• economic ties
• cultural ties

Keywords

• transatlantic partnership
• economic prosperity deal
• military ties

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: the Declaration of Independence

Places: US, the United States, the United Kingdom, Boston, New England, Iraq, UK, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar

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