"When the relationship with the United States is fracturing, it means there's reduced opposition to a closer relationship with the EU among the public."
Our Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spoke to AFP on how the Iran conflict is accelerating the UK's EU reset, featured in France 24.
Last week the BFPG was delighted to host the Shadow Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon Dame Priti Patel, for an in conversation on the UK's foreign policy challenges, from Ukraine and the Middle East to the future of the Transatlantic relationship.
Lord Robertson's warnings about UK defence are compelling. But if the assessment is that we must increase defence spending, the question isn’t just how do we do it militarily, it is how to do it politically.
Read our latest analysis from @evieaspinall.bsky.social
As President Trump threatens to withdraw from NATO, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to the I twice last week to explore how Trump's actions may embolden Russia and what should happen with King Charles' state visit to the US.
inews.co.uk/news/four-wa...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
New Guest Article: David Allfrey introduces the idea of Britain as a 'subtle power' superpower - the influence that works through norms, networks, language and trust, often before anyone notices.
Yesterday we held the first virtual event for the BISA/BFPG Undergrad Network!
The panel on Careers in Foreign Policy featured brilliant insights, offered tips to undergraduates on getting experience, how to develop their skills, and the many routes into the world of foreign policy.
The UK's approach to the Hormuz crisis may have been consistent with international law but it came with political costs.
Our latest analysis looks at how Starmer's decision is reshaping the UK-US relationship and what Trump may ask of London next.
You can sign up for the for the next BISA/BFPG UGN online event "Careers in foreign policy and international affairs" through the link below:
Last night our Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spoke at the launch event of the joint BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network, a network for undergraduates across the UK with an interest in foreign policy.
It was a fascinating discussion at Edinburgh University on Scotland's role in foreign policy.
NEW: BFPG is delighted to have contributed to this ICR Research report for the British Council which tracks how soft power has evolved over the last 5 years across 25 countries.
Read the report here- www.britishcouncil.org/research-ins...
The US attack on Iran has direct consequences for UK domestic policy from energy prices and net zero to defence spending and political polarisation.
BFPG Senior Advisor David Landsman sets out five key takeaways for the UK.
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to the AFP about the difficult diplomatic tightrope the Prime Minister must walk over Iran.
There will be lots of pressure on Starmer at PMQs to make headline-grabbing statements about Trump. He must resist. Starmer was right to limit the UK’s involvement in Iran but shouldn’t unnecessarily provoke Trump with jibes given the possible economic consequences. Head down, carry on.
Following last night's by-election, the Greens and Reform have shown they are serious contenders in British politics and their foreign policy positions will come under increased scrutiny. @jamesjennion.bsky.social examines their positions on a key area: China
BFPG Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social speaks to Bloomberg TV in a wide-ranging interview covering the Munich security conference, negotiations between the US, Russia and Ukraine, US-Iran nuclear talks, and Europe's relationship with China and the United States.
This morning BFPG Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social was on Bloomberg TV discussing the Munich Security Conference and the future of the world order ahead of US-Iran nuclear and US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations today.
As the government was forced by its backbenchers into yet another retreat this week over the opposition's humble address, @jackpannell.bsky.social argues this increasingly muscular parliament may begin to push the government in an area where it has historically had little say: Foreign policy.
You can also read BFPG analysis on what the UK should be doing to strengthen ties with China in Politico
As Kier Starmer embarked on the first trip by a UK Prime Minister to China in 8 years, our Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spent the morning on Sky News discussing the trip and providing analysis on what it means for UK-China relations and the UK more broadly.
Our director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spoke to Politico about the Prime Ministers trip to Beijing. She discusses the importance of a public China strategy from UK government to help business and civil society engage with China.
On Wednesday, Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social appeared on the Media Show to discuss the value of the BBC World Service as a soft power asset, and a tool for promoting truth, democracy, accountability and human rights.
Our Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spoke spoke to Steve Holden on LBC about the Prime Minister’s response to Presdient Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on the UK and other European allies over Greenland.
This morning the Prime Minister set out the UK's position on Greenland, tariffs, and the relationship with the United States in a speech in Downing Street.
Senior Researcher @jackpannell.bsky.social reflects on the key takeaways from his address to the nation. bfpg.co.uk/2026/01/star...
2026 has arrived in dramatic fashion with US attacks on Venezuela. BFPG Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social and Senior Researcher @jackpannell.bsky.social reflect on what it all means for the future of global stability, norms and values and how the UK should respond.
bfpg.co.uk/2026/01/sove...
BFPG was delighted to host an event with GovAI on the UK’s role in the AI landscape. Fantastic insights from GovAI Summer Fellows Tiffany Perry & Vidya Ramesh on themes inc. the future of UK partnerships in AI capabilities & strengthening UK leadership on AI safety & security.
