Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
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
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.
