Barrack Obama's International Relationship Priorities

Sources close to the incoming president Barrack Obama have disclosed that he intends to play down Britain's importance. Some have said that Barrack considers the UK as just 'one of the crowd' of countries with which America has a special relationship.

The tight political, military and economic links, formed between Britain and America under George W.Bush, are set to be weakened as Obama strives to establish and develop closer relations with a wider range of countries. Britain needs to be prepared for change as the new president establishes relations with world leaders previously ignored by president bush.

It is anticipated that president Obama's first overseas visit is likely to be to a Muslim country as he embarks upon bridge-building with countries in Asia and the Middle east. In Europe he is expected to focus upon building stronger ties with France and Germany.

The UK prime minister, Gordon Brown, has said that the Barrack Obama presidency is expected to further strengthen the special relationship that has been built between the UK and the US. He has said the Obama "shares the values of liberty, democracy and fairness" and that "the special relationship will be one so strong, no power on earth can ever drive us apart."

Although a visit from the new president would be keenly received it is looking unlikely that Obama will make it to the UK before the April G20 economic summit. It is expected that his secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, will visit the UK before that time when she embarks on an international tour intended to re-build relationships with nations previously cut off by the Bush administration.

One particularly significant issue continues to be the widely criticised Guantanamo Bay detention camp. It is anticipated that Obama will respond to criticism and close this facility soon after taking office.

While there is some pessimism regarding the future of the special relationship between the UK and the US many are optimistic. President Obama is known to be far more open to hearing conflicting views than George W.Bush ever was and many people are optimistic that this will set the stage for open and frank discussion and debate.

For parking at London City Airport it is recommended that you compare airport parking charges and book online with Gosimply.com.