“CIA Analyst Turned Spy Novelist David McCloskey Warns of Fraying US-UK 'Special Relationsh” — what this page in the network covers. The historic US-UK 'special relationship' is under unprecedented strain as President Donald Trump's 'America first' agenda sidelines traditional allies and diplomatic norms, according to David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and author of a new spy novel depicting a catastrophic collapse of the alliance. McCloskey's book imagines a worst-case scenario, but the real-world erosion of trust is already evident in policy rifts and public spats that have unnerved officials in London and Washington. The bond, forged through two world wars, the Cold War, and the war on terror, has long been a cornerstone of global security;
its fraying carries consequences for NATO, intelligence sharing, and economic stability. McCloskey, who served in the CIA's Directorate of Operations, brings insider credibility to his warning, arguing that the relationship's resilience should not be taken for granted. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.