Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
One Year On: How Has the Integrated Review Refresh Held Up?
When the Integrated Review Refresh was released in March 2023, it was designed to respond to the myriad of challenges brought about by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that its predecessor, the Integrated Review, failed to foresee two years earlier. But with conflict in the Middle East, ongoing war in Ukraine, and deep-seated economic challenges in the UK, how have the Refresh’s principles and priorities held up? And how much progress has been made?
BFPG’s February Review
A review of BFPG’s activities and the major global events of February 2024.
Globalisation: Is it over? What’s next?
Against the backdrop of global contestation and growing regionalisation, Senior Advisor David Landsman explores what the future holds for globalisation.
Two Years On: Can the West Maintain Support for Ukraine?
Two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall explores the prospects for maintaining support for Ukraine against the backdrop of global elections and war fatigue.
A Trump Foreign Policy: Time to Get Real?
David Landsman explores Trump’s recent provocative rhetoric, and what it might mean for the UK; in particular, a potential Labour Government.
The Indonesian Election: Implications for the UK
In the latest article of BFPG’s 2024 elections series, Luc Parrot explores the outcome of Indonesia’s recent presidential election and the implications for the UK.
The Taiwanese Election: Implications for the UK
In the first article of BFPG’s new 2024 elections series, Gray Sergeant explores the outcome of Taiwan’s recent Presidential election, considering the implications for both the UK and China’s approach to Taiwan over the next four years.
The BFPG’s 2024 Foreign Policy Calendar
BFPG summarises the key events and milestones likely to define the geopolitical landscape and shape global power dynamics in 2024.
The Complex Power of Elections on Geopolitics
David Landsman explores how both the UK’s upcoming election, and the complex interaction of electoral processes around the world, may impact the UK’s foreign policy.
2024 Foreign Policy Tracker
The British Foreign Policy Group summarises the key foreign policy headlines of each day in our daily foreign policy tracker.
Join the BFPG Advisory Board
BFPG is recruiting new members of its Advisory Board. Applications close on the 12th January 2024.
What to Expect from COP28
Eliza Keogh summarises the main themes and priorities for the upcoming COP28, and explores what the Summit can hope to achieve.
The International Development White Paper: 10 Key Insights
BFPG discusses the key takeaways from the new development white paper and what it means for international development and the UK’s wider foreign policy.
Cameron’s Legacy and Future Prospects for UK Foreign Policy
With Former Prime Minister David Cameron appointed UK Foreign Secretary, BFPG explores Cameron’s legacy and what it means for UK foreign policy.
The AI Safety Summit: A New Era for Global Tech Governance
Following last week’s AI Safety Summit, Senior Research Fellow Dr Victoria Baines reacts to the outcomes of the Summit and considers next steps for the UK.
The Implications of Another Biting Winter for the UK
With the UK set for another winter of energy insecurity, Eliza Keogh explores the implications for the UK’s global relationships.
The Geopolitical Consequences of the Israel-Hamas War
With devastating conflict unfolding in the Middle East, our latest research explores how the conflict may rewire geopolitical relationships around the world.
Party Conferences: Emerging Foreign Policy Fault Lines
BFPG reviews the key foreign policy announcements from the Conservative and Labour party conferences and where the two parties lie on foreign policy.
Sport Diplomacy in Action: Skateboarding in Africa
UK Soft Power Group member, UK Sport, explores how a new partnership between Skateboard GB and the Tanzania Roller Skating Association exemplifies soft power and sports diplomacy in action.
A Quick Summary: the EU State of the Union Address
Evie Aspinall outlines the key takeaways of President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen’s EU State of the Union Address.
Ten Key Takeaways from the G20 Summit
As Rishi Sunak returns from his trip to the G20, we explore the key takeaways from the Summit.
Sunak at the G20: What Would Success Look Like?
BFPG Intern Ali Khosravi explores what success might look like for Rishi Sunak at the 2023 G20 Summit, during a time of rising tensions between world powers.
Should We Care What People Think About Foreign Policy?
David Landsman explores the need to consider public opinion of the UK’s role in the world, in an effort to build a lasting, sustainable foreign policy consensus.
