The UK remains a critical partner to the United States and Europe and a crucial component of the transatlantic relationship. Amid a period of growing geopolitical challenges, British leadership remains indispensable. With the announcement of a US-UK trade agreement and a UK-EU summit in May, the UK continues to play an active role in transatlantic dialogue. Against this backdrop, Lord Mandelson will present the 2025 Christopher J. Makins Lecture. He will offer his views on the current state of