The strength of the Anglo-American “special relationship” has been tested by a series of recent developments, including British Prime Minister David Cameron’s failure to muster support for airstrikes in Syria and the revelations that the National Security Agency and “Five Eyes” group of English-speaking nations spy on world leaders and ordinary citizens. While Britain remains America’s indispensable voice in the European political theater, concerns are growing about the impact of austerity measures on the alliance’s ability to maintain international security.

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