GB Presentation

The pillars of the U.K. Foreign Policy  

📌  A brief overview of the key principles shaping the UK's global influence

                                    Presented by Wejden Cherif     :)                 

Introduction

 🗣️ What drives UK foreign policy?

The UK is a major global player in politics, trade, and security.

Five key pillars define its international strategy.

Pillars to be covered:

• National Security & Defense
• Economic Diplomacy & Trade
• Promotion of Democracy & Human Rights

• Climate Change & Global Development
• Multilateralism & Soft Power

National Security & Defense 

🛡️ Key Points:

• Member of NATO, ensuring global security. 
• Military alliances (AUKUS, support for Ukraine).
• Focus on cybersecurity & counterterrorism

Economic Diplomacy & Trade

💰 Key Points:

• Post-Brexit trade agreements to strengthen economy.
• Strong ties with Commonwealth, G7, and emerging markets.
• Sanctions as a diplomatic tool

Promotion of Democracy & Human Rights

🗽 Key Points: 

• Support for democratic institutions worldwide.
• Advocacy for press freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, human rights.
• Sanctions against authoritarian regimes.

Climate Change & Global Development

🌍 Key Points:

• Net-zero emissions commitment.
• Investments in renewable energy.
• Global leadership in climate summits (COP meetings).
• Foreign aid to dvlp. nations.

Multilateralism & Soft Power

🤝 Key Points: 

• Active role in UN, G7, and Commonwealth.
• Influence through British Council, BBC.
• Peace negotiations and global diplomacy efforts.

📌 Summary of the 5 Pillars:

1- Security & Defense – Strong military alliances.

2- Economic Diplomacy – Trade and sanctions.

3-Democracy & Human Rights – Global advocacy.

4-Climate & Development – Green leadership.

5-Multilateralism – Diplomacy and soft power.

📌 Final Thought:

"By balancing these pillars, the UK remains a key global leader, shaping international affairs and promoting global stability."