Special Relationships in World Politics by Haugevik Kristin;

Author:Haugevik, Kristin;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

While the size of the British and US embassies, their budgets and number of staff must be seen as partly a matter of ‘institutional robustness’ (Bratberg 2008), high figures over time seem to send signals of steady recognition and priority (Kinne 2014).

Back-stage practices: away from the public spotlight

Representations of a bilateral relationship as a ‘friendship’ also entail expectations as to how that relationship should unfold when the curtains have closed, and the microphones and cameras have been turned off. Away from the public spotlight, leaders’ room for manoeuvre is less restricted by official scripts or public expectations. There is less need to offer statements of recognition or make symbolic gestures. Freed from much of the symbolism and diplomatic etiquette, exchanges can focus on political matters. Still, there are some expectations concerning the frequency of contact, the access to information and personnel, and degree of trust. At a general level, working-level US and British diplomats are expected to be in regular contact with their counterparts, exchanging views on a wide range of issues and communicating with them in a cordial and informal manner. Furthermore, US and British diplomats are expected to have privileged access to one another’s political systems, personnel and information.

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