We're an Independent, non-Partisan Global Affairs and Foreign Policy Think Tank.
Focusing on the intersection between domestic and foreign policy, we deliver events, research and projects designed to strengthen the UK’s international engagement, and advance our understanding of global affairs in the 21st Century.
Soft power is the edge in a hard power era
Jack Pannell argues that in a volatile world, soft power remains vital to the UK, and that hard and soft power are not an either-or trade-off.
A Careful Diplomatic Dance: What to expect from King Charles’ Visit to the United States
Evie Aspinall argues that in a moment of major geopolitical uncertainty the UK is, rightly, using every diplomatic tool it can, to mitigate the impacts of the worst excesses of the Trump presidency.
The Public: The Missing Piece in UK Readiness
Evie Aspinall argues that if the UK must increase defence spending, the question isn't just how to do it militarily, but how to do it politically — and that requires bringing the public with it.
A huge opportunity: Britain as a ‘subtle power’ superpower
In an increasingly volatile global environment, this piece explores the role of ‘subtle power’ in defining the UK’s role in the world.
Playing it straight and narrow in Hormuz has hurt the Special Relationship
Michael Martins examines the ongoing conflict in Iran and what it means for the Special Relationship between the UK and the United States.
There are few "faraway places" left: how the United States' attack on Iran pushes UK foreign and domestic policy even closer together
David Landsman argues that the conflict in Iran and its wide-ranging consequences will push the realms of foreign and domestic policy even closer together.
Foreign Policy from the Sidelines: Green and Reform's China Policies
James Jennion explores the foreign policy positions of Reform UK and the Green Party on China.
Britain Backed Greenland's Autonomy – What Does That Mean for Wales?
Both the UK and Denmark are unitary states with significant devolved and autonomous regions. For Wales, watching Greenland's story unfold raises the question: Can Britain learn from Greenland to build a better relationship with its own devolved nations?
Government Foreign Policy Must Reckon with an Increasingly Muscular Parliament
Parliament is developing more constitutional powers on foreign policy and has grown increasingly rebellious. Both government and MPs will have to change how they think about foreign policy, and how foreign policy decisions are made.
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Science and Soft Power: Building a New Narrative for the UK's Role in the World
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2024 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy
