Rosa Prince, Columnist

The End of Pax Americana Holds Opportunities for the UK

From culture and language to universities and trusted institutions, Britain could be punching higher on the global stage.

May 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM UTC

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May 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM UTC

By Rosa Prince

Rosa Prince is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering UK politics and policy. She was formerly an editor and writer at Politico and the Daily Telegraph, and is the author of "Comrade Corbyn" and "Theresa May: The Enigmatic Prime Minister."

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