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

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.

UK accedes to CPTPP, but what does it mean for the UK?

As the UK joins CPTPP, BFPG explores the economic and geostrategic implications for the UK.

AUKUS and the Future of UK Foreign Policy

Following last week’s AUKUS Summit, Eliza Keogh explores what implications the landmark AUKUS partnership will hold for UK foreign policy.

The UK and the EU: The Start of a Closer Relationship?

David Landsman explores whether we can detect hints of a real change in the UK-EU relationship, following the suite of recent announcements.

The Refresh of the Integrated Review of UK Foreign Policy: 10 Key Insights

Evie Aspinall sets out 10 key insights from the HMG Refresh of the Integrated Review of the UK’s Defence, Security, Development and Foreign Policy.

Why is Britain so strongly behind Ukraine? Does it matter?

As we approach the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, BFPG Senior Advisor David Landsman explores why support for UK aid to Ukraine has remained so resilient, among elite and public opinion alike.

The Future of UK Foreign Policy on Iran

BFPG Researcher Eliza Keogh makes sense of the current state of relations with Iran, and considers what 2023 is likely to hold for UK-Iranian relations.

‘Patient Diplomacy’ and ‘Reconnected Britain’: Distilling the Differences in Conservative and Labour Foreign Policy

With both the Conservative and Labour parties setting out their visions for UK foreign policy, Evie Aspinall explores where the fault lines lie between the two parties on foreign policy.

The BFPG’s 2023 Foreign Policy Calendar

The BFPG has compiled a list of forthcoming milestones, key dates and anniversaries which are likely to shape global power dynamics and define the geopolitical landscape in 2023.

Written evidence submitted by BFPG to the Foreign Affairs Committee

BFPG recently submitted evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s inquiry on the Update to the UK’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.