As UK representative, I want to make our alliance with the US great again

US-UK have a longstanding and special relationship. That builds on an intensive defense and intelligence partnership. With Trump taking office, the two nations should grow even closer.

It is taken for granted that the U.K. and U.S. are the closest defense and intelligence partners in the world. This work is invaluable and keeps millions of Americans and Brits secure each day. But our national security partnerships must be clearer in how they keep our people safe.   Peter Mandelson is the UK’s ambassador-designate to the United States. Mandelson is a British politician and member of the House of Lords. He is the co-founder of Global Counsel, an international advisory firm with offices in D.C. and London. 

The astute among America’s allies will be observing the comprehensive nature of Trump’s November election win. On the numbers alone – across the popular vote and spanning different demographic groups – this victory demonstrated a campaign that responded to the central concerns and interests of a vast swath of the American people.