The Global Britain Approach and the Iranian Nuclear Issue within the Framework of the UK–US Special Relationship

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Graduated in PhD. British Studies, Department of European Studies, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor,Department of European Studies, Faculty of World Studies, , University of Tehran-Tehran-Iran.

3 graduated in MA. International Law-Qom University- Qom- Iran.

10.22124/wp.2025.29465.3462

Abstract

In recent years, numerous efforts have been made to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue through multilateral negotiations, including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The UK, as a key European power and a strategic ally of the US, has played an active role in this process. This article examines the impact of the "Global Britain" strategy on the UK's behavior toward the Iranian nuclear issue in the post-Brexit period. "Global Britain" is a concept introduced by the British government following its withdrawal from the EU, aimed at enhancing the country’s international role and increasing its foreign policy independence. The main hypothesis of this study is that the UK, within the framework of this strategy and leveraging its special relationship with the US, has pursued a path distinct from other European countries. In its attempt to reassert itself as a global power, Britain has adopted policies more closely aligned with Washington regarding the Iranian nuclear issue. Employing a qualitative approach and key concepts from the English School, this article analyzes this trend and its implications for British foreign policy.

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