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UK-EU membership vs. Trans-Atlantic relations

British Prime Minister David Cameron attends a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi (L) during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, February 19, 2016. (Reuters)

The outcome of the British referendum on Europe could severely undermine Washington's global hegemonic ambitions.

The American political establishment – whether Democrat or Republican – is unequivocal in wanting Britain to remain inside the EU.

Washington can't express this position too forcefully, otherwise, it could be seen as undue interference in British internal affairs. Nevertheless, American interests have inevitably reared their head in the debate.

Washington will be carefully following the referendum, and more interventions can be expected from the White House in order to sway the putative democratic exercise in favor of keeping Britain within the EU. Washington's hegemonic ambitions depend on it.

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