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The article discusses the relationship between Great Britain's national interest and its foreign policy during the mid 1960s. British military relations with other countries, including in regard to nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence and its military presence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, are discussed. An overview of the United States' foreign policy towards Europe, including in regard to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and with the French President Charles de Gaulle, is provided.

The author discusses British politics and international relations as of April 1964, forecasting long-term global trends and offering policy recommendations. According to the author, the British government that assumes office in 1964 should consider how nuclear deterrence policies may or may not influence European diplomacy and conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The European Economic Community is mentioned. Topics include international relations between Germany, China, the U.S., Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and France.