We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow.” Lord Palmerston, Hansard (1848)
Whilst the ideals of CANZUK, a blueprint for enhanced cooperation amongst Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK (outlined in Part 2) are sound on the face of it, there still lies significant obstacles which echo the failure of the Imperial Federation (outlined in Part 1). Although technology has undoubtedly advanced since the days of the Imperial Federation League, nevertheless the geographical separation between the nations remains as each focus on their respective region and interests. Yet, despite its economic, strategic and cultural appeal, CANZUK still faces formidable hurdles. Geographic separation, economic misalignment, political fragmentation and opposition voices echo Imperial Federation’s failures even in the face of President Trump’s threats, Australia’s strategic pivot and King Charles III and the Crown’s commitment to his realms.
