Five years post-Brexit, Britain, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is attempting to regain its former role as a diplomatic mediator between the US and Europe. Following President Trump's controversial engagements with Russia and the fallout from his policies, Starmer has actively engaged in high-stakes diplomacy with Ukraine, advocating for security guarantees against Russian aggression. This approach recalls efforts by Tony Blair during the Iraq War, highlighting the complexities and risks inherent in aligning closely with the US while managing European relations.
In the frantic few weeks since President Trump upended the trans-Atlantic alliance, Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, has tried to act as a bridge between Europe and the United States.
Mr. Starmer is reviving a role Britain routinely played before Brexit, drawing comparisons to Tony Blair, who tried to mediate between President George W. Bush and European leaders.
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