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 sofia.pennacchietti@bfpg.co.uk


UK-France diplomatic reset ‘not high on agenda’ after Macron victory - Shropshire Star
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to the Shropshire Star on UK-France relations following President Macron's electoral victory.

Don’t Expect Macron’s Win to Reset UK-France Ties - POLITICO EU
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to POLITICO EU about what is needed to strengthen UK-France ties.

The Great Debate: Can the West stop Vladimir Putin? - Sky News
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, participated in The Great Debate on Sky News.

Why Ukraine is the War we Can't Ignore - Australian Financial Review
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to the Australian Financial Review.

Pacifists are Being Elbowed Out of British Politics Just Whe
Former researcher, Flora Homes was cited by The Guardian for her research on public attitudes to military interventionism.

Putin to use Ukraine sovereignty as bargaining chip for key
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with ABC News.

Democracy Sausage: The Ukraine crisis and Britain’s #PartyGate - Policy Forum Podcast
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Mark Kenny from the Policy Forum on the Democracy Sausage podcast.

Vladimir Putin's Ukraine gamble is beginning to backfire - The Telegraph
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to The Telegraph on the President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Separatists call for men to 'stand up' and fight after order
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with The Telegraph.

Does Europe need to get used to dealing with Russia? - The Spectator
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Katy Balls and James Forsyth on a podcast for The Spectator.

BFPG Director Sophia Gaston discusses the ongoing security situation in Ukraine with Shelagh Fogarty
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Shelagh Fogarty on LBC Radio.

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The UK's soft power could be at risk due to internal political wrangles - The i
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to The i on the risk to the UK's reputation following internal political wrangles.

The World in 2022: A Map of Global Geopolitics
The BFPG, alongside City AM, wrote a piece on the key foreign policy events to watch out for in 2022.

BFPG Director Sophia Gaston discusses Russia's Actions in Ukraine with John Pienaar
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive.

Government drafts in Saudi Arabia to help with levelling up
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to City A.M.

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Iain Dale from LBC.

How UK trade went woke - POLITICO EU
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Politico EU.

Democracy Sausage: With Friends Like These - Policy Forum Podcast
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with Mark Kenny from the Policy Forum on the Democracy Sausage podcast.

Liz Truss Plotting Reset of UK Foreign and Trade Policy in S
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke to the Financial Times.

France Returns Ambassador to Australia
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with the Independent.

Boris’ success at COP26 will be measured by China’s seat at the table - City A.M.
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, wrote an article for City A.M.


BFPG’s Director Sophia Gaston Reflects on UK Foreign Policy Moving Towards the US and Australia - Times Radio
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston, spoke with John Pienaar on Times Radio Drive.

The Aukus Pact is a Sign of a New Global Order - The Guardia
The British Foreign Policy Group report on UK-China relations, co-authored by Director, Sophia Gaston and Rana Mitter was cited in The Guardian.

