The strategic challenges facing the UK
The United Kingdom emerges from a decisive election victory with a Prime Minister enjoying the rarest of political phenomena: a Brexit-fatigued nation – wanting clarity about where Britain now goes…
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.
New alliances for the 21st Century
January 31st 2020. Brexit Day. A moment in our history, a change in our global position, a significant step away from the strategic direction of our foreign policy for over…
Making UK trade policy work for all UK citizens, development and the environment
Introduction: The opportunity to reset the UK trade agenda The UK government has set itself a more ambitious trade agenda than any other country in recent history. As a result…
Shared securty: Humans and humanity in national security policy
Investments by states in improving global security are failing; in 2020 the world feels a fragile and insecure place. In the United Kingdom alone, there are huge differences in the…
The path to real climate leadership at the Glasgow Climate Summit
In November, the United Kingdom will host the most important United Nations climate summit since Paris, and its role is clear: this is the summit where the world has to…
Development and diplomacy are key to Global Britain’s success
Britain has long played a vital role in supporting international peace, security and prosperity. This has been a conscious choice on the part of our country – a recognition of…
Narrowing the gap – The case for DFID to focus more on tackling inequality
In January of this year, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, issued a powerful message about the impact of inequality on development. She described it…
A feminist foreign policy: What would it mean for the UK?
Fresh on the heels of Brexit, the landscape of British foreign policy is infused with uncertainty. We are entering a new chapter of British politics and culture, and in the…
Putting well-being and the interests of future generations at the heart of foreign policy
Our world is uncertain. Our political system is uncertain. Our people are uncertain. Whether we look at Brexit, tensions between the Middle East and the United States, technological advancements, climate…
Finding Britain’s role in a changing world: Conclusions and Recommendations
The extent to which the United Kingdom is to be taken seriously on the world stage post-Brexit will depend significantly on whether it has the confidence to stand up for…