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United Kingdom

Comprised of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the United Kingdom (UK) is a long-time friend and ally of the United States. As Brexit upends British politics, the traditional US-UK relationship remains more vital than ever to both countries and the larger transatlantic community. Despite wrestling with internal challenges, the UK plays an important leadership role in the international system as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a NATO leader, and the bridge between Europe and the United States on issues of defense, security, sanctions, and trade.

FEATURED COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS

Roberts quoted in The Epoch Times on UK energy policy

Dispatches Apr 27, 2026

Can King Charles’s state visit to the US help mend the special relationship?

By Ed Owen

The British monarch’s visit comes as relations between Washington and London are at their lowest point in decades.
Politics & Diplomacy United Kingdom
Roberts quoted in The Epoch Times on UK energy policy

New Atlanticist Sep 19, 2025

Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

By Deborah Cheverton

“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
Roberts quoted in The Epoch Times on UK energy policy

New Atlanticist Jul 17, 2025

Macron and Starmer have a plan to reset Anglo-French relations. What’s in this ‘Entente Industrielle’?

By Philippe Dickinson

The French president’s three-day trip to the United Kingdom saw several notable and welcome announcements. But the real test will be what comes next.
Defense Industry France

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In the News

Oct 25, 2022

Roberts quoted in The Epoch Times on UK energy policy
Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions

Fast Thinking

Oct 24, 2022

What to expect from Rishi Sunak’s Britain

By Atlantic Council

Can Sunak steady the markets, the country, and the Conservative Party? How will minority communities in Britain view a history-making prime minister of Indian descent?

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

Experts react

Oct 24, 2022

Experts react: Rishi Sunak makes history as newest UK prime minister. Can he calm a country in chaos?

By Atlantic Council experts

Can Sunak calm the markets and the country? What should the world expect from Great Britain’s new leader? Our experts are on the case.

Democratic Transitions Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

CBDC tracker cited in The Banker on solving CBDC interoperability for cross-border payments.

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Nonresident senior fellow Sarah Bauerle-Danzman quoted in Bloomberg on the likelihood of CFIUS interference with Elon Musk 

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Economy & Business United Kingdom

In the News

Oct 21, 2022

Senior Director Josh Lipsky quoted in Politico on international tension due to the Fed raising interest rates

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Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Fast Thinking

Oct 20, 2022

Can Britain pull out of its political turmoil?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts weigh in on Prime Minister Liz Truss' resignation, what will it take to right the ship of state, and whether a Brexit reversal is on the table.

Economy & Business Elections

Experts react

Oct 20, 2022

Experts react: What the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss means for Britain and the world

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts tell us what this political shuffling means for the United Kingdom—and whether there's truly a "unity candidate" in the running to take the helm.

Economy & Business Elections

Britain Debrief

Oct 13, 2022

#BritainDebrief – How do historians view the long road to war in Ukraine? | A Debrief from Mary Elise Sarotte

By Ben Judah

Senior Fellow Ben Judah spoke with Johns Hopkins University SAIS's Dr. Mary Elise Sarotte on the historical perspective on the war in Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Policy

AfricaSource

Oct 12, 2022

Before moving forward, King Charles III must address the Commonwealth’s past with Africa

By Alexander Tripp and Caitlin Mittrick

The queen’s death brought the monarchy’s legacy of colonialism on the African continent to the fore. What’s next for the Commonwealth and Africa?

Africa International Norms
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Jason Davidson

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Europe & Eurasia European Union

Staff

Philippe Dickinson

Deputy Director

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Chinese East Asia

Executive Leadership Intensive participant

Katerina Elias-Trostmann

Director, Climate & Nature for Latin America, Salesforce

Millennium Leadership Program

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

Fellow

Tobias Ellwood

Distinguished Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Fellow

Wendy Hall

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Technology & Innovation
Brittan Heller

Fellow

Brittan Heller

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Americas Human Rights
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