Tony Blair Commentary

The End of the British "Handling" of America

John C. Hulsman | May 11, 2007
Tony Blair’s exit from 10 Downing Street could mark a major shift in the nature of Anglo-American relations.

Blair, and Britain, Slips off the Leash

Al Webb | Feb 28, 2007
The end of Blair-Bush bonhomie signifies much more than a shift in current geopolitics. The variance between the two world leaders suggests diverging paths of American and Britain of unknowable duration.

Blair's Iraq "Disaster"

Al Webb | Nov 20, 2006
Was Blair’s offhand acknowledgement of a “disaster” in Iraq a slip of the tongue or shift in strategy, signaling a post-electoral loosening of ties to the Bush Administration?

Britain's Soldier's Soldier

Al Webb | Oct 16, 2006
General’s comments may signal the beginning of the end of British troops in Iraq.

The End of the Affair? Britain's Special Relationship with America under Threat

Al Webb | Sep 18, 2006
Blair, hurt by the growing perception that on the world stage he is George W. Bush's "poodle", is nearing the end of his term.  Does this mean the end of Britain's Special Relationship with the United States?

UK People Still Back Iraq Action

Iain Murray | Mar 24, 2004
Just over a year ago, the received wisdom was that the British people did not support Tony Blair's stance on Iraq.

The Core That Wasn't

Martin Hutchinson | Feb 25, 2004
Has Britain joined France and German in a "super core" that will dominate the EU for years to come? Not for long, writes Martin Hutchinson.

The Very British Broadcasting Corporation

Clive Davis | Feb 25, 2004
In their more pessimistic moments, the British like to think of the BBC as one of the few national institutions that actually works.

Tony Blair and the Death of the Special Relationship

Robin Harris | Jan 28, 2004
The British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, survived a nerve-racking test on the controversial issue of university finance, by a mere five votes in the House of Commons.

Restoring American Credibility

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jun 25, 2003
In the conduct of foreign affairs, there are several types of credibility.

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