Investigative journalism in today’s Russia, and why the UK’s stance could actually make a difference
If you were to read only one paragraph to get a feeling of what`s wrong with the setting we have to work in here in Russia, consider this one. Just…
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.
Chișinău to London: A story about big money and small information
When you are a journalist from the poorest country in Europe, you have to write stories about poverty. When you see the poverty deepening for years, while the state elite…
Tracking corruption from the heart of Europe to UK Overseas Territories: murder, death threats and a wall of silence
In February 2018, Europe was shocked by the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancé Martina Kušnírová. Kuciak, who worked for the Slovak news outlet Aktuality.sk, had collaborated…
How UK anti-corruption groups work with journalists to push for change
The UK has a notorious reputation as a safe haven for the world’s dirty money and for the people who are looking to hide, clean and spend it. A confluence of factors…
The increasing rise, and impact, of SLAPPs: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are legal actions that are taken not necessarily with the goal of winning in court, but which instead aim to intimidate, to induce fear,…
The UK and media freedom: An urgent need to lead by example
“As we forge a dynamic new vision for a truly global Britain, this Government are [sic] absolutely committed to the United Kingdom becoming an even stronger force for good in…
Unsafe for Scrutiny: Conclusions
While the UK, and its offshore jurisdictions, are not the only locations used for the facilitation of financial crime and corruption, the extent to which the UK is a facilitator…
The Foreign Policy of Joe Biden: Assessing His Vice Presidential Legacy
As pundits and world leaders start to interpret what kind of foreign policy platform President-elect Joe Biden will enact, there is good reason to look back on his eight years…
Biden’s Democracy Summit
Democracy is not exactly seen as a sexy topic for world discussion. Every year, at least in normal times, there are economic summits and climate change summits and occasionally there…
Projecting the UK’s values abroad: Executive Summary
2021 is going to be an important year for the UK’s global ambitions. Exiting both the post-Brexit transition period and, vaccines permitting, the toughest COVID restrictions the UK will have…