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The Yearbook of Transnational History is an annual series dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history.
The ninth volume of The Yearbook of Transnational History brings together six case studies that interrogate the idea of a “special relationship” in international affairs, asking what makes certain bilateral ties stand out, how they are sustained, and whether their distinctiveness rests on sentiment, strategic calculation, or a combination of both. Moving across regions, historical periods, and thematic focuses, the chapters explore whether the term “special relationship” reflects a genuinely exceptional bond or operates as a flexible diplomatic idiom and reveal how such relationships can be forged through high politics, personal diplomacy, cultural exchange, and even covert cooperation. Together, they show that “specialness” is rarely a fixed attribute; it is constructed, performed, and renegotiated over time in response to changing political contexts and mutual needs
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Table of Contents
David Tal (University of Sussex, UK)
2. The Special Relationship between the United States and Canada
Stephen Azzi (Carleton University, Canada)
3. “It doesn't really matter whether someone calls it 'the special relationship' or not.”
Steve Marsh (Cardiff University, UK)
4. “Well, I've never been to England, But I kinda like the Beatles”: Evaluating the Popular Music Industry's Impact upon the Anglo-American Special Relationship
Robert M. Hendershot (Grand Rapids Community College, US)
5. Intelligence Collaboration as a Substitute to Diplomatic Ties: Israel's Special Relations with Spain
Raanan Rein (University of Florida, USA/Tel Aviv University, Israel)
6. What is So Special About the American-Israel Special Relationship? A Historiographical Discussion
David Tal (University of Sussex, UK)
Chapter 7: A Post-Colonial Special Relationship: The United Kingdom and Kenya After Independence
Poppy Cullen (at Loughborough University, UK)
Index
Product details
| Published | 09 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 192 |
| ISBN | 9798216450467 |
| Imprint | Fairleigh Dickinson University Press |
| Illustrations | 2 bw |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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