Special relationships in flux: Brexit and the future of the US– EU and US–UK relationships (Tim Oliver, Michael John Williams, Chatham House)

A British exit from the EU would add to growing strains on the United States’relations with Britain and the rest of Europe, but by itself would not lead to a breakdown in transatlantic relations. It would, however, add to pressures on the US that could change the direction of the transatlantic relationship. From the perspective of Washington, Britain risks becoming an awkward inbetweener.

https://www.chathamhouse.org/publication/ia/special-relationships-flux-brexit-and-future-us-eu-and-us-uk-relationships