During the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), British foreign policy played an important role in the history of British diplomacy, which was a turning point in the evolution of British diplomacy from the traditional model to modern times. /kloc-In the late 6th century, weak Britain was able to survive between France and Spain and won the opportunity for development. Besides a wise domestic policy, we need a pragmatic foreign policy as a guarantee.

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.