What does the presidency of Barack Obama mean for Britain's foreign and defence policy? This question will continue to occupy the minds of many of us for some time to come.rnThose who predict the dilution or deterioration of the UK-US relationship are mistaken. Although President Obama and Prime Minister Brown get on well, the strength of this relationship does not depend solely, or even mainly, on the chemistry between our respective leaders. It depends much mote on a century of shared interesrs, objectives, analysis and philosophy and, as importantly, the complementarities of our respective military and diplomatic capabilities. Frankly, our people across the world value working with each other, enjoy a unique mutual respect and, consequently, where we have common interests, seek each other out as allies.
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