Margaret Thatcher During The Reign Of The Anglo-american Special Relationship

Since world war II , the special relationship between England and America has occupied a central place in the British diplomacy policy. It is key to consolidate and develop this special relationship for every British government. This relationship became more conspicuous and developed into a new level in Thatcher's government. Study on this relationship is important to understand the policies and practice of British diplomacy and catch the developing of the relationship between America and Britain.The well - developed relationship between America and Britain in Thatcher' s government benefited from three aspects. First, Mrs. Thatcher carried forward Winston Churchill s three - loop diplomacy ideas and put the relationship between America and Britain a special place. Second, the friendship between Mrs. Thatcher and President Reagan was uncommon and became a powerful driving force to the relationship between America and Britain. Finally, the cold war and the similar diplomacy ideas made this special relationship more stable than before.The British diplomatic tradition of regarding America as superior to Europe was consolidated in her 13 years term, in contrast, the process of being harmonious to other European nations was postponed. Thatcher' s diplomaly has great influence on her two successors. We can find the trace of Thatcher's diplomacy from Major's goremment and Blair's government.There are four sections in this thesis. 1. The concept of Mis. Thatcher s diplomacy ideas. 2. The cause of Mis. Thatcher's diplomacy ideas. 3. The practice of the special relationship between America and Britain in Mrs. Thatcher s term of office. 4. The influence of Mrs. Thatcher's successor s diplomacy.