The important historical position of British foreign policy in Elizabethan period lies in the comprehensive diplomatic strategic adjustment made by the Queen with the assistance of william cecil, the Secretary of State in charge of foreign affairs. The Queen's government finally gave up the diplomatic tradition of pursuing the territory of the European continent, freed its foreign policy from the influence of religion, and pursued an independent foreign policy of pursuing the balance of power in the European continent with the primary purpose of safeguarding national security.
In short, a complete new foreign policy model formed by the Queen's government after decades of exploration can be defined as giving up the covet of mainland territory, realizing the independence and stability of the British island, developing the coast, establishing a defensive barrier in the Strait, pursuing the balance of power in the European continent, and waiting for opportunities to expand overseas.