The issue of national identity, inextricably tied to the notion of patriotism, remains a thorny and politically charged issue to the detriment of our national story. It’s about time we embraced what being patriotic should mean, and what better place to start than The Great...
This paper explores The Department for International Trade's emerging approach to establishing an independent international trade policy as we exit the EU....
Arm exports are often defended on the basis of jobs and security. After Brexit, the UK must scrutinise these arguments to address whether our arms policy truly advances or undermines British interests in such volatile political circumstances....
This report stresses the vital role of Parliament in debates about Britain’s place in the world. It also highlights the importance of Select Committees in building cross-party consensus on key UK foreign policy issues....
This report jointly released by DEMOS and The British Council explores youth attitudes and aspirations. It includes key research themes such as the UK’s place in the world and political and social engagement....
This paper focuses on our options for foreign policy, defence and development collaboration in our future partnership with the European Union....
This paper outlines the UK’s objectives for an ambitious science and innovation agreement with the EU. It sets out examples of where the UK sees potential mutual benefit in a close working relationship, exploring precedents for each. The paper invites discussion with the EU on...
This report offers a number of starting principles for what the UK's strategy in Asia should look like. It explores how engaging more in Asia opens the doors to new opportunities but also examines the possible dilemmas that the UK is likely to face as...
This paper explores how, with the right oversight and a balanced approach, defence engagement can help to deliver prosperity and increase private-sector involvement in UK national security....
This paper examines the implications of the US Third Offset Strategy for the UK. It finds that UK defence equipment capabilities costing £16 billion a year are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost, technology-rich weapons from hostile states. It argues that the UK government has focused more...