Not So Splendid Isolation
At the end of the nineteenth century, the British Empire pursued a policy of what it called “splendid isolation,” reflecting its leaders' determination to stand aloof from international engagements. Today, as recent events have shown, isolation is – more often than not – a mistake, an unenviable condition resulting from failed policies.
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PARIS – At the end of the nineteenth century, the British Empire pursued a policy of what it called “splendid isolation,” reflecting its leaders’ determination to stand aloof from international engagements. With the strength of its economy and the superiority of its navy, the United Kingdom could afford to avoid entanglement in others’ affairs.