The US Heads Home: Will Europe Regret It?
The burning of Bush The US president was once known for his ability to unite factions but, with his foreign policy in tatters around him, he is dubbed the Great…
Articles, Briefings and Essays
The views expressed in the articles are those of each respective author and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the Foreign Policy Centre.
A New Force in British Politics
For more than a century, the accents of immigrants have altered America's international voice. American Germans lobbied the US to stay out of the First World War; Irish Americans pushed…
A very American tour of duty
Lance Armstrong is poised to claim a unique sixth victory in the Tour de France. He shares his achievement of five wins with four other riders, and many Europeans find…
A More Effective Way to Reconstruct Afghanistan
What will the Presidents of Russia and China say to him when the three of them meet? To answer this question, you need to know about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
Download PDF
A Iranian Liberal’s Tribute to Ronald Reagan
Within moments of the news, the nation was submerged in a tide of sentimentality mushy enough to bring a smile to the face of a B movie actor in Hollywood.…
What People Really Think of Trade
Debate over trade barriers LONDON The United States and Europe have long claimed that free-trade and poverty reduction are among their highest political priorities. But their recent record is hardly…
Book Review: Suits and Uniforms: Turkish Foreign Policy since the Cold War, Philip Robins
As the awkward neighbour straddled between East and West, Turkey is once again standing at the threshold of Europe. Can it face yet another humiliating retreat in its long and…
Darfur: Here’s how to stop the killing
What must the international community do now to end the violence? By Greg Austin and Ben Koppelman The Sudanese government has carried out a murderous campaign in its Darfur region…
Less is more in today’s foreign service
The £17m it costs Britain annually to run its embassy in Paris, a former home to Napoleon’s sister, is justified on the grounds that grandeur is required to impress political…
Russia’s Newly Found “Soft Power”
In recent years, Russia has transformed itself from a defunct military — although still nuclear — superpower into a new energy superpower. New uses for oil revenues Although Russia has…