In the Press
Representatives from the British Foreign Policy Group regularly appear on UK and international broadcast media, as well as providing comment to, and writing for, a range of global publications. For media enquiries, please contact jack.pannell@bfpg.co.uk

Australia warned it could 'never replicate' at risk AUKUS deal as Anthony Albanese prepares for crucial talks with Donald Trump
Eliza Keogh spoke to Sky News Australia about the future of AUKUS and what the geopolitical implications might be for the UK and allies if the US withdraws.

Now is the moment for a multilateral defence bank - Financia
Dr Rebecca Harding explores the need for Europe to create a new multilateral defence bank to better use its own economic and financial power levers.

Has Starmer put Britain back on the world stage?
Evie Aspinall disusses Keir Starmer's recent trip to Washington, and the prospects of UK leadership on the world stage in the face of a Trump-led US.

Diplomat Charles: UK king's role in Trump-Ukraine tightrope act
Director of BFPG, Evie Aspinall features in France24, discussing the role that the British monarchy is playing in bridging US-Ukraine relations.

Events, dear boy, events: Starmer’s defence challenge could
Evie Aspinall speaks to CityAM about the UK government's current crisis response, including Starmer's diplomatic efforts in Washington, and the hiking up of defence spending.

UK PM heads to US hoping to 'bridge' Trump-Europe divide over Ukraine
Evie Aspinall considers Sr Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to Washington, to try and convince US President Donald Trump to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.

‘Not a Labour government’: Former development secretary Clare Short hits out over foreign aid cuts - Labour List
BFPG's 2024 Annual Survey polling on public support for international development spending appears in LabourList, in light of the Government's cuts to the aid budget.

Want to butter up Donald Trump? Roll out the royals - POLITICO EU
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to POLITICO about how the British royal family could facilitate smoother UK-US relations with Donald Trump in the White House.

Peter Mandelson, our man in Washington: an 'absolute moron'
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks about Peter Mandelson's appointment as Ambassador to the US, and the potential adjustments he may need to make to his diplomatic style.

Ukraine given 30,000 drones and US arms - but it won't be enough against Putin - The I Paper
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to the I Paper about the potential for international peacekeeping troops being stationed in Ukraine, following the end of the conflict.

Evie Aspinall speaks to ITV News about Elon Musk's continual
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to ITV News about Elon Musk’s continued criticism of UK politics, and how this might reflect the incoming UK-US relationship.

Associate Fellow James Jennion speaks on a potential new Chinese embassy
BFPG Associate Fellow James Jennion spoke to AFP news about Beijing's plans to open the largest embassy in the UK.

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to Times Radio on the unfolding events in Syria
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to Times Radio on the unfolding events in Syria, and what the ramifications may be on the global order.

How should the UK respond to Donald Trump’s tariffs? - CityA
BFPG Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Rebecca Harding, considers how the UK should respond to hiked trade tariffs under US President-elect Donald Trump.

What does Trump’s victory mean for Britain? - Council on Geostrategy
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall considers what a Trump victory means for Britain.

The Cyber Code Breakers - The Infinite Monkey Cage
BFPG Senior Research Fellow Prof Victoria Baines joins The Infinite Monkey Cage podcast to consider the role of AI and quantum computing in cyberwarfare and cyberdefence.

Network reflections: What will Trump’s election mean for Eur
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall contributed the the European Leadership Network's reflective piece on the impact of the US election on European security.

King’s bond with Trump is UK’s secret weapon, despite Harry
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall discusses the importance of creative diplomacy between the Starmer and Trump administrations going forwards.

The Election of Donald Trump - Director Evie Aspinall speaks
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall talks to Bloomberg UK about how Europe should react to Trump's Presidency.

A Diplomatic Tightrope
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall talks to Bloomberg UK Politics about how Prime Minister Keir Starmer will navigate the UNGA and the US election.

How to charm Trump: Starmer’s script to avoid a US diplomati
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall discusses how the UK can build relations with the US by encouraging its European partners to increase defence spending levels.

'Hundreds of millions will migrate to Europe due to climate change' warning - The Mirror
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall is quoted discussing current displacement levels due to climate change-related events.

Tom Tugendhat says invading Iraq was naughtiest thing he has ever done in ‘distasteful’ remarks - The Independent
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall reflects on Tom Tugendhat's recent remarks about the invasion of Iraq.

