Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
The European Political Community Summit: What To Expect
BFPG looks ahead to this week’s European Political Community summit, considering which ambitions may be achieved, and which persistent challenges may remain.
NATO’s Washington Summit: What Can We Expect?
BFPG looks ahead to this week’s NATO summit in Washington DC. This article explores what we can expect from the summit, and delves into some of the bigger challenges facing the alliance.
The 2024 General Election: What it Means for UK Foreign Policy
Evie Aspinall reviews what the 2024 general election result really means for UK foreign policy, how it will impact our partners and allies, and more broadly shape the UK’s role on the world stage.
The Election Debate on…Soft Power
Researcher Eliza Keogh explores the future of soft power under the next government, and the need to think strategically when it comes to maintaining and promoting the UK’s soft power strength.
BFPG’s June Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and the major global events of June 2024.
The Election Debate on…International Development and Aid
British Expertise International’s Max Twyman explores the main parties’ approaches to international development, as the UK scrambles to recover and redefine its international development function.
The Election Debate on…Climate Action
BFPG explores the 2024 general election debates around climate action, and how the former cross-party consensus on tackling the climate crisis has splintered.
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.
