Trump 2.0: What does the future hold for US foreign policy?
On Monday, 20th January, Donald Trump will be inaugurated into his second Presidency. With America, and the world, preparing for the next Trump administration, we turned to US experts, and…
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Expert Briefing: ‘Promoting Inclusive Peace’ Key Takeaways from a Parliamentary Roundtable Discussion
On 13th November 2024, the Foreign Policy Centre (FPC), in collaboration with the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Birmingham (POLSIS) and the All-Party Parliamentary…
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Networks of Influence: Decoding foreign meddling in Romania’s elections
A collaborative investigation into disinformation campaigns and influence operations. Summary: Călin Georgescu defied all expectations when he emerged as the forerunner after the first round of voting in Romania’s…
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US Election Aftermath: How Trump won and what it means for the US and the world
The votes are still being counted, but it is already clear who is the winner of the US election – Donald Trump. He not only sailed to victory in the…
Today is Election Day in America. Who will win – and what is at stake?
After what has felt like an endless campaign, today is Election Day in the United States (US). Presuming that counting proceeds smoothly, there’s a good chance that by tomorrow we…
Op-ed: Would Trump 2.0 mean “No War”?
Donald Trump regularly claims that his strong leadership prevented the outbreak of war during his presidency. However, it's an argument that doesn't stand up to much scrutiny. Some of…
Georgia: Ruling party attacks LGBTI rights, amid wider crackdown on freedoms ahead of parliamentary elections
Democratic backsliding has often been seen to come in tandem with a rise in anti-LGBTQI rhetoric and policy making. The same is true in Georgia where anti-LGBTQI laws have been…
Op-Ed: Long-range missile debate reveals key problems for Ukraine and its supporters
With the US presidential election fast approaching, Ukraine’s allies in the West have been trying to find ways to shore up Kyiv. Further support for Ukraine seems much more uncertain…
An ambiguous future? Russia’s declining material presence and remaining soft power in Serbia
In Western media, Serbia is often presented as a pawn in Vladimir Putin’s confrontation with his US counterparts. However, the real situation is far more complex. While the Russian state…
US Presidential Election: What would a Harris-Walz foreign policy look like?
This week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will formally accept their party’s nomination for president and vice-president. Given the speed and unusual circumstances…