Director

Evie Aspinall

Evie Aspinall is the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. Her primary research interests are domestic consent for foreign policy, the UK's role in the world and challenges posed by the UK's strategic rivals. Evie holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and an MSc from King's College London. She has previously worked at UN Women UK and the Future Leaders Network and was formerly the UK Head Delegate to the Youth7, the G7's official youth engagement group. She also served as President of Cambridge University Students' Union. She is a regular commentator in the media on issues pertinent to UK foreign policy.

Contact: evie.aspinall@bfpg.co.uk

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Evie Aspinall

Featured image for BFPG article: A Careful Diplomatic Dance — King Charles' Visit to the United States

A Careful Diplomatic Dance: What to expect from King Charles’ Visit to the United States

Evie Aspinall argues that in a moment of major geopolitical uncertainty the UK is, rightly, using every diplomatic tool it can, to mitigate the impacts of the worst excesses of the Trump presidency.

Featured image for BFPG article: The Public — The Missing Piece in UK Readiness

The Public: The Missing Piece in UK Readiness

Evie Aspinall argues that if the UK must increase defence spending, the question isn't just how to do it militarily, but how to do it politically — and that requires bringing the public with it.

What we learned from Keir Starmer’s speech on Greenland and UK-US Relations of the world order

BFPG summarises the key takeaways from Starmer’s statement on Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the UK over Greenland.

Sovereignty, moral high grounds and the future of the world order

As President Trump attacks Venezuela and leaves key UN institutions, BFPG explores what it means for future global norms and security.

The Government's Road out of Lockdown - Sky News

New Global Vaccine Fight Follows Old Diplomatic Playbook - P

The Afghanistan debacle has weakened ties between Britain an

Associate Fellow James Jennion speaks on a potential new Chinese embassy