The war in Ukraine as a test for “Global Britain”
The war in Ukraine as a test for “Global Britain”

Summary/Abstract: The war in Ukraine as a test for “Global Britain”The United Kingdom hasbeen one of the most promi-nent supporters of Ukrainesince Russia’s full-scale inva-sion on February 24th. Thereis a broad elite consensus be-hind the UK’s hard-line po-sition towards Russia andstrong public backing for itssupport for Ukraine. Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has been eager to em-phasise Britain’s leading role in provid-ing military and diplomatic support tothe country, seizing the opportunity totry to shift the national conversationaway from a series of domestic scandals.But like many incumbent governments,Johnson’s party may ultimately sufferpolitical losses following the sharp risein the cost of energy and food precipi-tated by the war.

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