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Harold Macmillan

Designated Driver Diplomacy

Tory leader David Cameron has outlined a striking new vision for the Anglo-American partnership—with Britain in the role of the "skeptical friend."

Britain's Atlantic Option

Britain is dithering about whether to join the European Monetary Union or to go it alone. But it should explore the much better option of becoming a member of an expanded NAFTA--an arrangement more in accord with its traditions and interests.

Elegy for a Contrarian

The life and times of Enoch Powell, a brilliant and blunt British politician.

Chirac: Beyond Gaullism?

The annual G-7 economic summits have been justly described as photoopportunities in which anything except economics may be discussed.

Commentary

The End of the British "Handling" of America

Tony Blair’s exit from 10 Downing Street could mark a major shift in the nature of Anglo-American relations.

Fallout from the Madrid Attacks

"Events, dear boy, events," British Statesman Harold Macmillan famously replied when asked what governments most fear.

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February 13, 2012