Explore short, accessible pieces of analysis, research and commentary, on topical issues related to foreign policy and our changing world.
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.
The Reshuffles: What Does it Mean for UK Foreign Policy?
Evie Aspinall explores what the Conservative and Labour Party reshuffles mean for UK foreign policy.
UK-Africa Relations, a Renewed Focus for ‘Patient Diplomacy’?
BFPG Research Intern Fatima Irfan examines the impacts of the Foreign Secretary’s recent trip to Africa, and what this renewed focus on UK-Africa relations says about wider UK foreign policy.
Geopolitics and the China Question
BFPG Senior Research Fellow Jeremy Black explores the complexity of strategic China policy, in the face of China’s geopolitical ambitions.
The US, the UK, and the Politics of Ukraine
BFPG’s Senior Adviser David Landsman examines the ‘special relationship’ in the context of the different approaches being taken by the US and the UK in Ukraine.
ULEZ, By-Elections and the Future of the UK’s Climate Leadership
BFPG’s Eliza Keogh, and British Expertise International’s Katie Duffy, explore what the public really think about the UK’s climate policies, and what a potential rowback on green policies would mean for the UK’s wider foreign policy agenda
Britons’ Enduring Support for NATO
As world leaders meet in Vilnius for the NATO Summit, BFPG’s latest public opinion research finds that Britons have strong and enduring support for NATO.
Russian Domestic Instability – What does it Mean and How Much does it Matter?
BFPG’s Senior Research Fellows analyse what Prigozhin’s recent attempted coup could mean for supply chains, cybersecurity and, of course, security.
Prigozin’s March on Moscow – What we can Say with Certainty
Following Prigozin’s march on Moscow, David Landsman explores the implications for the UK and the strategic choices the UK must make.
Rishi Sunak’s Visit to Washington: Ten Things To Note
Following Prime Minister Sunak’s visit to Washington, David Landsman explores the implications of the visit for UK-US relations.
Eurovision: Glitz, Glamour and Geopolitics
Wind machines, glitter and Finnish rock music are rarely the focus of significant political attention but every year the Eurovision song contest brings geopolitics and soft power to living rooms all over Europe and beyond. We explore what hosting this year’s contest means for the UK.
BFPG Appoints New Director
Following an extensive open search, which attracted a wide field of strongly-qualified candidates, Evie Aspinall has been appointed to lead BFPG as Director.
