ATLANTIC DECLARATION - INTERNATIONAL
News: US, UK forge 'Atlantic Declaration' to boost economic ties
What is in the news?
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Recently, the United
States and Britain announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated
the "special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic
instability.
Key takeaways from the news:
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An "Atlantic Declaration" adopted by
the leaders aims to boost industry ties on defense and renewable energy, in the
face of growing competition from China.
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Both countries said that
this declaration was enacted to face new challenges to international stability
-- from authoritarian states such as Russia and the People's Republic of China;
disruptive technologies; non-state actors; and transnational challenges like
climate change.