Strains and Strength: The Future of the US-UK Alliance in a Time of War

For decades, the US-UK partnership has been a cornerstone of transatlantic security and global stability. Today, that relationship faces a rapidly shifting strategic landscape shaped by the war with Iran, evolving threats across the Middle East, and renewed demands on allied military and diplomatic coordination. As Washington and London navigate these pressures, questions are emerging about how the alliance must adapt to meet the challenges ahead.

How is the Iran conflict reshaping US-UK strategic alignment? What lessons can be drawn from recent military and diplomatic coordination? And what steps are necessary to ensure the durability and effectiveness of the special relationship in an increasingly volatile world?

Join the Hudson Institute for a timely conversation with former UK minister for the Middle East and North Africa and former minister of state for defence Tobias Ellwood, one of Britain’s most experienced voices on security and foreign policy. Hudson senior fellow Joel Rayburn will host Ellwood for an on-the-record fireside chat, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.