The Lede
The Lede
New Lines Magazine
Is the Special Relationship Really Special Anymore?
24 minutes Posted Apr 27, 2026 at 10:06 am.
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On this month's episode of Global Insights on The Lede, journalist and historian Michael Smith and New Lines Culture Editor Lydia Wilson join Kwangu Liwewe Agyei to discuss the strains on the U.S.-U.K. special relationship in the wake of the Iran war, the enduring role of intelligence sharing between the two countries, and whether Britain may pivot closer to Europe as a lasting consequence of the conflict.
Produced by Finbar Anderson