Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
The Election Debate on…China
BFPG Researcher Eliza Keogh explores the 2024 general election debates around the future of the UK’s approach to China, as we head into a decade of heightened China-Western competition.
The Election Debate on…International Trade
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall explores the different parties’ approaches to the future of UK international trade, in a world of rising economic isolationism.
The Election Debate on…International Partnerships
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall explores the future of the UK’s international partnerships post-election, and what a shift in priorities might mean for our international partners.
The Election Debate on…Europe
Researcher Eliza Keogh explores the 2024 general election debates around the UK’s future relationship with the Europe, as both main parties take diverging tones.
The Election Debate on…the United States
BFPG explores the 2024 general election debates around the UK’s future relationship with the US, as both nations head to the polls in the coming months.
The Election Debate on…Defence
Evie Aspinall explores the 2024 general election debates on defence and security, including both main parties’ approach to building a ‘secure future’ for the UK.
Has the EU turned to the right?
In the latest article of BFPG’s 2024 elections series, CER’s Christina Kessler explores the results of the European Parliament elections, and how the normalisation of the far-right continues unabated.
European Parliament Elections: Implications for the UK
Senior Advisor David Landsman discusses the rise of the right in the European Parliament and what it means for a future UK government.
South African Elections: Implications for the UK
BFPG Associate Fellow, Mohamed Cassimjee, explores the outcome of South Africa’s recent election, and the implications for the UK as the nation moves away from the ANC after 30 years.
BFPG’s May Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and the major global events of May 2024.
Moving Beyond National Security: Key Questions for a Future Government
BFPG Director, Evie Aspinall, explores the big foreign policy questions a new government will be confronted with after the election.
BFPG’s Associate Fellows – New Additions
BFPG is delighted to announce two new Associate Fellows. A diverse group of specialists, our new Fellows will guide, support and expand BFPG’s work.
UK-Global South Relations: A Time for Engagement
BFPG Associate Fellow, Mohamed Cassimjee, explores the importance of informed UK engagement with the Global South – as both a national and international imperative.
Engaging Young People in UK Foreign Policy
BFPG Associate Fellow, Aryan Sanghrajka, explores the importance of youth voices in tackling current and emerging global challenges.
Why Foreign Policy Really Will Matter in the General Election
BFPG Director, Evie Aspinall, explores the impact key foreign policy issues could play in the UK general election.
The Balance of Power in Cyberspace – What it Means for UK Business
BFPG Senior Research Fellow, Professor Victoria Baines, provides a primer on some of the key threats cyber warfare may pose to UK plc and national security.
Introducing BFPG’s Associate Fellows
BFPG is delighted to announce our new Associate Fellows. A diverse group of specialists, our new Fellows will guide, support and expand BFPG’s work.
The Case for Greater UK Consistency on Human Rights
BFPG Associate Fellow, James Jennion, highlights the importance of supporting the rules-based order at home, when defending international human rights laws and norms on the global stage.
How to Prepare for a Potential Second Trump Presidency
Former US State Department staffer and BFPG Associate Fellow, Michael Martins, details his advice for preparing for a second Trump presidency.
Common Challenges, Joint Solutions: Disinformation, Media Policy, and the Future of UK-EU Relations
BFPG Associate Fellow, Mafalda Dâmaso, explores the importance of UK-EU cooperation around one of the key pillars of free societies and the liberal order: a free and fair media.
The (Long) Road to COP29
Eliza Keogh provides a primer on what COP29 might bring, as well as the ongoing sources of contention surrounding the upcoming conference.
BFPG Announces New Economic and Trade Security Commission
BFPG is delighted to announce the launch of its new economic and trade security commission.
Ready to Spend for King and Country? Making the Foreign Policy Case for Defence
David Landsman explores the need, and methods by which, to make a sustained and sustainable case for increased defence spending.
