Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
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.
BFPG's January 2026 Review
A review of BFPG's activities and responses to the major global events of January 2026, including Trump's threats over Greenland, Starmer's visit to China, and the introduction of new Senior Researcher Jack Pannell.
What we learned from Keir Starmer’s speech on Greenland and UK-US Relations of the world order
BFPG summarises the key takeaways from Starmer’s statement on Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the UK over Greenland.
Sovereignty, moral high grounds and the future of the world order
As President Trump attacks Venezuela and leaves key UN institutions, BFPG explores what it means for future global norms and security.
How the Government can beat the bad headlines about China
BFPG Associate Fellow James Jennion examines how the UK’s inconsistent responses to China reveal a lack of strategic clarity in managing the relationship.
The 2025 G20 Summit: Prioritising Africa’s Developmental Agenda
BFPG Associate Fellow Mohamed Cassimjee examines how the first-ever G20 Summit on African soil tests whether major powers can match rhetoric with real partnership.
BFPG’s October 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and responses to the major global events of October 2025.
Britain’s Hard-Nosed Turn in Foreign Policy: Calculated or Cautious?
Eliza Keogh explores shifting public attitudes, as Britons value pragmatism in foreign policy, backing trade and aid that deliver economic and security returns over values.
BFPG’s September 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and responses to the major global events of September 2025.
Giving defence the respect it’s due: from National Security Strategy to a Realist(ic) Way Forward
Senior Advisor David Landsman argues that while Britain’s security reviews are technically impressive, they lack a clear definition of national interest, honesty about resources, and public support.
BFPG’s Summer 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities over July and August of 2025.
A Pragmatic But Uncomfortable Special Relationship
Ahead of President Trump’s first visit to the UK of his second term, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall examines the stark evolution of UK‑US relations, as seen by the public.
From Diplomat to Content Creator: How Ambassadors’ Roles have Changed Since 2017
BFPG Associate Fellow Michael Martins explores how the role of Ambassadors has changed in today’s diplomatic environment.
A Year of Progressive Realism
BFPG Associate Fellow James Jennion reviews the direction, and level of success, of Labour’s ‘progressive realism’ approach, as we mark the Government’s first year in office.
BFPG’s June 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and responses to the major global events of June 2025.
The King’s Speech from the Throne and The Future of UK-Canada Relations
Sofia Pennachietti explores what King Charles III’s Speech from the Throne, opening Canada’s parliament, can tell us about the future of UK-Canadian relations.
The UK’s New Defence Posture is Bold – but Washington will want Proof, not Promises
Assosciate Fellow Michael Martins explores how the Strategic Defence Review will be viewed in Washington.
Effective Parliamentary Scrutiny of Foreign, Defence and Security Policy
Eliot Wilson explores the importance, and contemporary shortcomings, of rigorous oversight into UK national security matters.
The Strategic Defence Review: 10 Key Takeaways
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall summarises the key takeaways from 2025 Strategic Defence Review and what it means for the future of UK defence and security.
Rhetorical Distance, Structural Depth: UK–US Ties in the Trump–Starmer Era
BFPG Associate Fellow Michael Martins explores the future of the UK-EU relationship, as President Trump upends established norms and turbulence in US foreign policy continues to ripple through the world.
BFPG’s May 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and responses to the major global events of May 2025.
BFPG’s April 2025 Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and responses to the major global events of April 2025.
