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The Middle East Is Global Britain’s Blind Spot

The Middle East Is Global Britain’s Blind Spot
British Prime Minister Liz Truss leaves Westminster Hall, in the Palace of Westminster, London, Sept. 12, 2022 (AP photo by Markus Schreiber).

Last week’s change of government in the U.K., followed by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, put the spotlight on the country’s global role. Many regions got their share of news coverage in the memorials of Elizabeth’s life, but not the Middle East, reflecting its low importance on the list of London’s priorities.

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