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The Geopolitical Factors Of Brexit

Posted on:2019-03-13Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:S WangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2435330545950035Subject:Modern World History
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Britain is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean,across the English Channel from the European continent.Since ancient times,there have been "constant disputes" with the European continent.After the hundred years' war between Britain and France,Britain withdrew from the competition on the European continent and turned its attention to its own development,while increasing its own strength.It is also trying to maintain a balance of power on the continent,with a desire to join the continent and a reserved attitude towards the continent.In the 1960 s and 1970 s,Britain moved from non-joining to trying to join,but did not finally join until 1973 because of the opposition of French President Charles de Gaulle.Britain,a member of the European Community,has been seeking special treatment since joining the euro zone.However,such negotiations and intransigence make the conflict between Britain and the EC increasingly apparent.It was not until 2010,when Cameron delivered a Brexit referendum speech,that Britain's decision on whether to stay in the EU was left to the British people.After Britain holds referendum,increasing international attention.The UK and continental Europe across the sea to the special geographical position and the United Kingdom and the European Union's "special" relationship,the more geopolitical factors in Britain emerged.Because the glorious history separated from the mainland and the British Empire "the Island,with the British plot sprout slowly.The political system and the stability of the economic development,national birth,national consciousness,national consciousness is increasingly becoming an important pillar of the development.In the comprehensive effect of various factors,the British suspected Europe,isolationism,exceptionalism become the test British national policies An important condition for consideration.At the same time in the war after the "decline" of the situation,the UK still "on Anglo American special relationship" in Britain and Europe.In the UK and Europe have to say in the event,geopolitical factors play an important role.
Keywords/Search Tags:Britain out of Europe, Geopolitics, Insularity, Exceptionalism, Special relationship
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