The not‑so‑special relationship? Can UK-US relations survive Trump 2.0

The Chatham House hosts a session featuring the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee to examine the future of UK–US relations amid shifting American policies and growing geopolitical uncertainty.

In this context, the discussion, chaired by Lord Robertson, focuses on the implications of long-term changes in US

foreign policy, as well as recent political developments, including the renewed influence of Donald Trump.

Moreover, the inquiry assesses the impact of Washington’s increasingly transactional approach to alliances on British foreign, defence, and economic policy, alongside broader consequences for the rules-based international order.

In addition, the session aims to explore how London and Washington can adapt to a more volatile strategic environment, highlighting areas of continuity and change within the bilateral relationship and the challenges facing the transatlantic partnership in the years ahead.