Brexit in its Worldwide Aspect: An Opportunity to be Grasped. Issue 5 (2nd September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marshall, Peter
• Is Part Of: Round table. Volume 105:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 451
• Page End: 461
• Publication Date: 2016-09-02
• Subjects: Brexit -- European Union -- Commonwealth -- referendum -- soft power; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Periodicals; Commonwealth countries -- Politics and government -- Periodicals; 909.0971241
• DOI: 10.1080/00358533.2016.1233757
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0035-8533

Abstract

Abstract: The article looks at the implications of Brexit for Britain and its place in the world. It considers how effective Britain can be in utilising its diplomacy, its trade links, and the application of soft power to secure its interests post-Brexit. The article concludes with an assessment of the possible role of the Commonwealth in assisting Britain going forward. However, in order for positive outcomes to be achieved both in regard to the Commonwealth and Brexit more generally, Britain must persuade its international partners of the merits of the new forms of cooperation being suggested, but also for the people of Britain to shape proactively the future direction of the country.