Britain's Retreat from East of Suez ― The Choice Between Europe and the World?

Dockrill's (war studies, King's College, London) text is based on recently declassified documents in Britain and the U.S. She explores the progressive changes in Britain's global defense policy since 1945, the role of Britain's growing interest in Europe in making the decision to retreat from the East of Suez, the possible merging of long-term planning for a retreat with Britain's short-term goals, the American factor in the decision, the use of military power and its associated political influence in the modern world, the complex psychological factors involved in the negotiations of Whitehall officials and ministers, and the difficult reappraisal of Britain's place in the world associated with making the determination to retreat. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)