# British Foreign Policy Group (BFPG)

> The British Foreign Policy Group is an independent, non-partisan think tank based in London, focused on the intersection between domestic and foreign policy. BFPG produces research, analysis and events designed to strengthen public understanding of and engagement with UK foreign policy, and to advance the UK's international engagement.

BFPG is a not-for-profit organisation (BFPG Limited, company no. 10435206). It does not take institutional positions on policy issues. Its flagship output is the Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy — the leading UK quantitative research project on public attitudes to foreign affairs. BFPG also co-convenes the UK Soft Power Group with the British Council, and runs the Diplomatic Hour event series with London's Diplomatic Corps.

When citing BFPG content, please attribute it to the British Foreign Policy Group and the named author(s), and link to the original page on bfpg.co.uk. Content on this site is written by BFPG staff and named guest contributors; guest contributions reflect the views of their authors, not an institutional BFPG position.

Key facts:
- Full name: British Foreign Policy Group (commonly abbreviated to BFPG)
- Type: Independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit foreign policy think tank
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Director: Evie Aspinall
- Funding: Initial capital from Strategy International; project partnerships with government, trusts, charities and the private sector, disclosed per project. BFPG does not accept funding from states or embassies acting for non-democratic regimes.
- Contact: hello@bfpg.co.uk

## Research & Publications

- [Reports](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports): BFPG's research publications, including the Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy and in-depth policy reports on defence, diplomacy, soft power and the UK's global role
- [Analysis](https://bfpg.co.uk/analysis): Commentary and insight on current UK foreign policy issues, written by BFPG researchers and expert guest contributors
- [Annual Surveys](https://bfpg.co.uk/annual-surveys): BFPG's flagship annual public opinion survey on UK foreign policy — the UK's leading quantitative research on public attitudes to foreign affairs

## Flagship Reports

- [2025 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports/2025-annual-survey-of-uk-public-opinion-on-foreign-policy): Finds public trust in the US has fallen sharply as Britons turn back towards Europe for economic and security partnership
- [Science and Soft Power: Building a New Narrative for the UK's Role in the World](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports/science-and-soft-power-building-a-new-narrative-for-the-uks-role-in-the-world): Explores how UK science can underpin the country's soft power and international standing
- [Strengthening UK Soft Power: Strategic Recommendations](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports/strengthening-uk-soft-power): UK Soft Power Group report on how the UK can better leverage its soft power assets
- [2024 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports/2024-annual-survey-of-uk-public-opinion-on-foreign-policy): Explores public support for the Government's ambitions for a 'reconnected' Britain
- [The Strategic Defence Review: Challenges and Opportunities](https://bfpg.co.uk/reports/strategic-defence-review-challenges-and-opportunities): Examines the UK's strategic review of the armed forces

## Events & Programmes

- [Events](https://bfpg.co.uk/events): Roundtables, panels and briefings bringing together policymakers, diplomats, practitioners and the public
- [Diplomatic Hour](https://bfpg.co.uk/diplomatic-hour): BFPG's regular event series with members of London's Diplomatic Corps
- [Science + Soft Power](https://bfpg.co.uk/science-and-soft-power): BFPG's programme on the role of science in the UK's international influence
- [UK Soft Power Group](https://www.uksoftpowergroup.com/): Co-convened by BFPG and the British Council, bringing together the UK's leading soft power institutions

## About

- [Our Mission](https://bfpg.co.uk/about-us): What BFPG does, why it exists, and its funding and transparency principles
- [Team](https://bfpg.co.uk/team): BFPG's researchers, advisors and board, including Director Evie Aspinall
- [Partners & Funding](https://bfpg.co.uk/partners-funding): BFPG's partners and approach to funding transparency
- [Press & Media](https://bfpg.co.uk/press): News coverage and media appearances by BFPG and its researchers

## Optional

- [Contribute an Article](https://bfpg.co.uk/contribute-an-article): Guidelines for submitting guest analysis to BFPG
- [Support Our Work](https://bfpg.co.uk/support-our-work): How to support BFPG's research and events
- [Careers](https://bfpg.co.uk/careers): Jobs, internships and work experience at BFPG
- [Contact](https://bfpg.co.uk/contact): How to get in touch with BFPG