Understanding and Explaining Britain’s Place in the World
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.
Disinformation Goes Local: Foreign Interference and the UK’s New Europe Debate
BFPG Associate Fellow James Jennion argues that Russian interference in UK politics is becoming more local and more AI-driven, and the government’s response will have to match.
Foreign Policy at the Conservative Party Conference
David Landsman reflects on the 2026 Conservative Party Conference and what we can learn about how a future Conservative government might approach foreign policy
Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Lessons from the War in the Middle East
Senior Research Fellow Mohamed Cassimjee examines the implications of, and lessons from, the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States.
Making the Table: Why the UK Needs to Engage Young People in its Security
Alastair Nichol argues that young people are central to the UK's defence, and government should do more to engage them in national security
Prime Minister Burnham and the case of the Inescapable Foreign Policy
David Landsman examines the areas of foreign policy that will require the attention of the Prime Minister
Burnham goes to Kyiv, but is the public following?
Jack Pannell argues that Burnham's Kyiv visit sends the right signal abroad, but BFPG polling shows the British public isn't following, and symbolism alone won't hold support over the years ahead.
Practicalities and Principles of Consensus: Why the G7 Struggles with Climate Change
UK Y7 representative Lola Milroy-Tompkins reflects on her experiences as a delegate, and what it means for the future of the G7
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Our team of researchers, our events, annual surveys and deep dive analysis cover UK's role in the world, global foreign policy challenges and public opinion.
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A New Civil Partnership: The Case for a National Resilience Corps.
Strengthening National Resilience: Building a Whole of Society and Whole of Government Approach to National Security
BFPG's 2026 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy
Science and Soft Power: Building a New Narrative for the UK's Role in the World
