UK warned it needs new Middle East policy that does not rely on Trump

The UK must fundamentally rethink its approach to the Middle East and potentially distance itself from the “mercurial and unpredictable” leadership of Donald Trump, a major report has concluded.

Former cabinet ministers, senior foreign policy advisers and diplomats warned the Foreign Office against relying too heavily on the US president and urged the UK to completely redraw its approach to the region.

Calling on Britain to forge new alliances in the Gulf region, the Lords international relations select committee described Britain’s policy in Syria as being in “confusion and disarray” and suggested influence with Iran and Saudi Arabia had dwindled.

 

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