DNL presentation

How do the UK’s dependent territories contribute to its global influence?

Israa & Lynn

· Overview of dependent territories

· Economic contributions

· Strategic importance

· Cultural and diplomatic ties

· Tourism and soft power

Index

· Challenges and oppurtinities

01

medium.com

Overview of dependent territories

dreamstime.com

02

Gibraltar financial services hub

Economic Contributions

The Falkland Islands

The Luxury report

02

Statistics on the UK’s 10 overseas territories permanently inhabited by British nationals

Economic Contributions

03

Naval Gateway

StrategicImportance

MBY

Security and trade routes

Wikipedia

04

Cultural andDiplomatic ties

05

travel + leisure

BritishVirgin islands

Tourism andsoft power

Cayman Islands

travel + leisure

Bermuda

The Times

06

the Indepedent

CarribeanTerritories

Oppurtinitiesand challenges

CONCLUSION

Mini quiz!

Which of the following dependent territories is known for its significant contribution to the UK's fishing industry?" A) Gibraltar B) Bermuda C) Falkland Islands D) British Virgin Islands

Which of the following UK dependent territories is known for being a financial services hub?A) Falkland Islands B) Gibraltar C) Bermuda D) British Virgin Islands

Considering the challenges and opportunities faced by dependent territories, which of the following is an opportunity that arises from addressing these challenges?A) Increased geopolitical pressures B) Economic and social disparities C) Environmental vulnerabilities D) Collaborative efforts for shared prosperity

What role do the deep historical bonds and diverse cultural identities of dependent territories play in enhancing the UK's global influence? A) Strengthening economic ties B) Fostering diplomatic relations C) Enhancing military capabilities D) Aiding in disaster response

SOURCES

House of Commons Library - British Overseas Territories: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8645/UK Government - British Overseas Territories: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/british-overseas-territories https://www.jstor.org/stable/25613513 https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2018/05/03/transparency-is-being-forced-on-britains-overseas-territories https://www.economist.com/britain/2018/08/09/beaches-and-borders Author: Philip Loft The Overseas Territories: An introduction and relations with the UK 20 January 2023 43 pages https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9706/CBP-9706.pdf https://www.uk-cpa.org/where-we-work/uk-overseas-territories/

THANKS!