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