Evolution of Anglo-American Special Relation and the Neoliberalism from 1939 to 1990

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to analyze the historical evolution of Anglo-American special relationship the ups and downs of the special relationship during the twentieth century. This relationship was a subject of much criticism there are arguments that this relationship is not so special and many say that it was weak and in danger, as UK power and capacity had diminished and the US became more dominant, particularly since the collapse of the Soviet Union. This paper argues that. Despite of the disagreements and crises between the two nations, this ‘special relationship’ had formed and continued because America and Britain need each other. This research is written in the historical comparative method aiming at giving a general overview of this relationship. Different from other countries in the world, in which America was looking for reserve its position in the world, Britain had the same commitment to ensure the peace, freedom and democracy, and it was fighting and stand for these values. America needed companions in its mission of the world leadership, as the only superpower and Britain had a unique role in Europe, it being tied to the U.S. by conviction, but also belonging to Europe by necessity. The thesis analyzes the nature, character, and strength of this strategic idea and identifies the ideologies during the Special Relationship as a main feature of British and America strategies to reach their goals.