The Seeds of the New Anglo -saxon Bond:

Abstract

This research looks into the unique relationship between the United States and United Kingdom under the tenure of Tony Blair. Winston Churchill once referred to this close partnership as “Special Relationship”. The ties between the two countries grew stronger and increased under Tony Blair’s premiership. He was regarded as a close ally of the United States, notably during the administrations of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. In essence, America saw Britain as its strongest ally despite any political changes in the UK and the US, therefore, maintaining a strong connection is crucial for both countries. The significance of this connection extends beyond their borders, as they play critical roles in maintaining the international order as prominent members of the UN Security Council and other international organizations. This research also examines the evolution and implications of the special bond between the UK and US, and highlights Tony Blair’s role in shaping and strengthening the relations between the two countries especially in the aftermath of the Attacks of 9/11, and the opposition that he faced on the issue of supporting United States in international conflicts such as Kosovo and Afghanistan, and his cooperation with George Bush on the invasion of Iraq. The research concludes that the relationship between the two countries reached its apogee when it became politically very costly to Tony Blair