Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
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.
BFPG’s April Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and the major global events of April 2024.
The South Korean Election: Implications for the UK
For BFPG’s 2024 elections series, London Politica’s Yuseong Choi explores the outcome of South Korea’s recent election, and the implications for the UK.
India: Elections and Opportunities
Taking stock of India’s ongoing general election, David Landsman explores the future of a UK-India relationship fit for the 21st century.
75 years of NATO: Where We Stand
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO, Researcher Eliza Keogh takes stock of how the anniversary will be marked, and explores what lies ahead for the alliance.
BFPG’s March Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and the major global events of March 2024.
Director Evie Aspinall Gives Evidence to the International Development Committee
BFPG Director, Evie Aspinall, gave oral evidence to the International Development Committee on the importance of bridging the financing gap in order to meet the SDGs.
Leading the Way to Where?
David Landsman explores what ‘UK leadership’ really means and the challenges of measuring it.
The Iranian Election: Implications for the UK
Ali Khosravi explores the intricacies and outcome of Iran’s recent elections, and the implications for Iran and its wider foreign policy decision-making.
BFPG’s Advisory Board
The British Foreign Policy Group is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Advisory Board. Bringing together experts from across business, civil society, government and academia, our advisory board will help guide and support BFPG’s work in the n