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The Special Relationship

Celebrating the relationship that saved the world.

The Institute for American-British Relations is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Special Relationship, and educating all who rely upon it — through research, dialogue, and civic engagement, grounded in our shared commitment to liberty and the rule of law.

Shared values
Shared history
Shared future
Research & Programs

Three areas of focus

Our work concentrates where the transatlantic relationship matters most — in diplomacy, security, and culture.

01

The Special Relationship

Illuminating the history and enduring importance of the Special Relationship — the diplomatic, economic, and cultural partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom.

02

Anchored Arctic Security

Promoting security and stability across the North Atlantic and the High North, and preserving the transatlantic alliances that order our world.

03

A Force For Good

Celebrating the bold and courageous values of the visionaries whose contributions enabled freedom to endure across the world.

“Our nations are the rocks of stability in the storms of a dynamic, confused, and troubled world. We must leverage this Special Relationship and defend freedom and prosperity across the world.”
The Hon. Ian Paisley, Jr. · Chairman of the Board
Our Vision

A beacon for free societies.

We envision a world in which the historic partnership between the American and British peoples — grounded in shared ideals of liberty, democracy, and mutual respect — serves as a beacon for international cooperation, inspiring communities on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.

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Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan
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