In the Press

BFPG Director ⁦Evie Aspinall⁩ speaks to ⁦Channel 5 News at 5 about the UK response to President Trump's demands over Greenland, and the reasoning for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's more guarded approach to the United States.

Research Professional News spotlighted BFPG's new report, 'Science and Soft Power: Building a New Narrative for the UK’s Role in the World'.

Evie Aspinall framed the Trump-Starmer meeting as part of a strategic recalibration, with both sides set to see gains from cooperation.

Director Evie Aspinall spoke to The i paper about the diplomatic tightrope for the UK of managing differences over the Middle East while maintaining US ties.

Evie Aspinall spoke to NPR about US President Trump's long-term affinity to the British royal family, and the potential for the UK to leverage this relationship to its benefit.

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to the Metro about the likely fallout and repercussions from Russian drones being shot down in Polish airspace.

Evie Aspinall considers how, even in a time of cost-of-living crises and tight fiscal rules, the government can, and must, build public support for high defence spending.

Evie Aspinall features in Metro, highlighting that the Trump-Putin meeting is mainly Trump’s bid to cement his image as a global dealmaker.

Findings from BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey of Public Opinion on Foreign Policy feature in The Times, with a focus on Britons' pivot from the US to the EU.

BFPG Associate Fellow Michael Martins spoke to Bloomberg about what may come out of Trump’s first trip to Britain since his reelection.

BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey of Public Opinion on Foreign Policy is referenced in POLITICO's London Playbook

Findings from BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey of Public Opinion on Foreign Affairs features in an article from POLITICO Europe.

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.

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.

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.

Director of BFPG, Evie Aspinall features in  France24, discussing the role that the British monarchy is playing in bridging US-Ukraine relations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, and what the ramifications may be on the global order.