End of western alliance means UK must be bolder, says Chatham House director

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox argues that the "western alliance" has ended due to Donald Trump's policies, requiring the UK to adopt a more independent foreign policy. In her annual lecture, Maddox stated that the US rejection of international law and potential actions, such as acquiring Greenland by force, undermine the principles of the alliance. She suggests that US allies may need to defend themselves against the US in trade and security. Maddox emphasizes the UK's dilemma in balancing its need for US trade and defense support with the necessity of upholding its principles. She advocates for new alliances to defend these principles, which she believes are being eroded by superpowers.

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