Britain’s Retreat from East of Suez

2002-07-09 History

Author : Saki Dockrill
Release : 2002-07-09
Genre : History
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Download or read book Britain’s Retreat from East of Suez written by Saki Dockrill. This book was released on 2002-07-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, based on recently declassified documents in Britain and the USA, is the first detailed account of Britain's East of Suez decision, which was taken by the Harold Wilson Government in 1967-68. Contrary to received opinion, the author argues that the decision was not taken hastily as a result of the November 1967 devaluation. Nor is there any hard evidence to support the notion that there existed a 'Pound-Defence' deal with the USA. Despite Washington's pressure to maintain Britain's East of Suez role, the decision was taken by the Labour Government on the basis of a long-term effort to re-examine Britain's world role since 1959, and it marked the end of an era for postwar Britain.

Britain's Withdrawal From East of Suez

1998-07-13 Political Science

Author : J. Pickering
Release : 1998-07-13
Genre : Political Science
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Download or read book Britain's Withdrawal From East of Suez written by J. Pickering. This book was released on 1998-07-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 1945, Britain maintained a great chain of overseas military outposts stretching from the Suez Canal to Singapore. Commonly termed the `east of Suez' role, this chain had long been thought to be crucial for the country's security and its vitality. Nonetheless, British leaders eventually decided to abandon this network of bases. This study provides the most comprehensive explanation of this pivotal decision to date, while also offering insight into the processes of foreign policy change and the decline of great powers.

Britain's Withdrawal from East of Suez

1998 Asia

Author : Jeffrey Pickering
Release : 1998
Genre : Asia
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