Protecting the UK’s ability to defend its values
On 16 June 2020, the Prime Minister announced that DFID and the FCO will merge into the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This decision has united development and diplomacy in…
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.
Four ‘Cs’ for Britain to protect and build its standing as world-leading player in global development
Over the last few decades, the UK has secured a strong reputation for its role in advancing global development as a major donor of aid and a leader in promoting…
Reforming the UK to be a greater force for good
The UK has a proud record of support for open societies, open economies and open democracies around the world. In July this year, the UK’s first round of Magnitsky-style sanctions…
The value of a UK strategy on human rights
It can be hard to understand sometimes where the UK government sits on human rights in its foreign policy. Sometimes it takes a leading role in championing rights. At…
Can the UK afford not to invest in Global Britain?
The UK’s security, prosperity and influence in the world is generated through a complex mix of soft and hard power; an open economy and a strong military, a significant aid…
The UK’s internationalised universities and the protection of academic freedom
The higher education sector is one of the UK’s strengths, which is sometimes presented as part of British soft power. In fact, our universities are increasingly international institutions whose teaching…
Protecting the UK’s ability to defend its values: Conclusions and recommendations
This publication has brought together a range of different perspectives that recognise the need to build on the UK’s existing international capacities and activities, while reforming, refining and where necessary…
FPC Briefing: Beyond Territory: China’s ‘Zhoubian’ (Peripheral) Diplomacy in the South China Sea
China’s actions in the South China Sea have become increasingly visible and forceful in the last couple of years, and appear to be marking an assertive and self-confident turn in…
The principles for Global Britain: Executive Summary
This publication recommends how the UK Government can decide the principles and values that should underpin its concept of Global Britain’ and provides some strong suggestions of what they should…
Finding Britain’s role in a changing world: Principles (and priorities) for Global Britain
This publication explores the ethical basis on which the UK’s emerging post-Brexit foreign policy is being built, examining the principles and values that should help define it and looks at…