Corruption and the critical need for accountability
Corruption, as understood to be “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain,” is hardly a new phenomenon, however the scale to which it occurs today, especially transnationally, and more…
Articles, Briefings and Essays
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Decline in media freedom ‘hand-in-hand’ with democratic backsliding
Media freedom, and access to information, are fundamental rights at the heart of open societies. In 2025, these rights are facing significant and sustained assaults. Governments and political leaders around…
Artificial Intelligence: Driving and Thriving on Global Disorder?
In recent years, claims about advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have also promised to revolutionise our worlds.[1][2] Business, finance, healthcare, transportation, education, communication and translation, and customer service among others…
A new world (re)order: Expansion of the BRICS and rise of alternative multilateralism?
The recent expansion of the BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation setup in 2009 spearheaded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, can be seen as a key driver, as well…
Rule of law in crisis: The need for a new approach
The rule of law is vital for creating and maintaining democracy; providing security; protecting human rights; and promoting economic development.[1] Definitions vary, but fundamentally it demands that all are bound…
Trump’s ‘America First’: US predominance as a threat to the liberal international order
Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency has sparked serious debates over both the United States’ role in world politics and as the leader of the Liberal International Order.[1] Despite…
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…
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…