“…While these metaphors were created to highlight the parallel position of two powerful countries, they reveal an asymmetry in the perception of the relationship. One concept which attempts to address this asymmetry is the idea of an 'Atlantic Bridge', which has been attributed to Prime Minister James Callaghan in the 1970s (Hood, 2008). It stipulates that Britain sits between the two powers of America and Europe and is uniquely positioned to bring them together.…”
“…While these metaphors were created to highlight the parallel position of two powerful countries, they reveal an asymmetry in the perception of the relationship. One concept which attempts to address this asymmetry is the idea of an 'Atlantic Bridge', which has been attributed to Prime Minister James Callaghan in the 1970s (Hood, 2008). It stipulates that Britain sits between the two powers of America and Europe and is uniquely positioned to bring them together.…”
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