Tony Blair and George Bush

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A discussion on the reasoning as to why the most pro-European Prime Minister since World War II such as Tony Blair has maintained such a close relationship with George W. Bush.

From the Paper:

"Ideologies, policies, and national interests aside, it is important to examine a less political side of the relationship between Tony Blair and George W. Bush--their personal relationship. The two men are in fact very good friends. Blair was also good friend with Bush's predecessor who advised him to be Bush's "man in Europe". When Bush took office in 2000, Blair took it upon himself to give Bush advice concerning his initial meetings and dealings with various world leaders (as Blair had a three-year head-start in dealing with them himself). Blair also briefed Bush concerning the dangers of terrorism and problems in Afghanistan months before 9/11. This probably served to give Blair considerable credibility in Bush's mind following the tragedy. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Naughtie, James. The Accidental American. London: Macmillan,2004.
• Ovendale R., Anglo-American Relations in the Twentieth Century, Basingstoke, Macmillan, 1998

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