Investing in development partnerships is also an investment in supply chain resilience and ultimately cost of living. Even without the war in Iran, our agriculture supply chains are incredibly exposed - we need international cooperation to address that 🧵(1/6) www.ippr.org/articles/the... @ippr.org

Today is the last day of the UK's Global Partnership Conference, co-hosted with South Africa. It is all about showing continued British commitment to international cooperation at a time of growing US isolationism and strain on the rules-based order. Our new blog asks - why bother? @ippr.org

📈 Child poverty risk has risen among families where all adults work full time, tripling for couple families since 2000. Work should be a route out of poverty. That means better childcare support, flexible jobs and progression for parents. Read more 🔗 www.ippr.org/articles/work-isnt-working

🥔 84% of the value in UK farm purchases comes from abroad. From food to fertiliser, machinery, processing and transport. In an unstable world, UK food prices are shaped far beyond our borders. 📰 New research: www.ippr.org/articles/the-government-is-about-to-host-a-global-partnership-conference

💥 Wars, energy shocks, shifting alliances - the UK is exposed to a more volatile world. So what should we do now? Laura Chappell explains why the UK needs a new strategy to build resilience at home and stronger partnerships abroad. 🔗 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/diversifying-diplomacy

🚨NEW REPORT OUT TODAY🚨 Two assumptions have underpinned UK's foreign policy for a generation: 1. US security guarantees would always protect us 2. Deep global market integration would ensure prosperity and influence. But the world is changing - so what should the UK do?🧵(1/8) @ippr.org

Capping prices in a supply shock? Wouldn't this just pretend that we have as much oil and gas available as before Iran? Price caps can work in supply shocks when they're designed well 🧵1/9

Labour seems keen to talk about the ‘Danish model’ and has taken inspiration from the ‘Social Democratic playbook’ for some of their recent policies. So, I thought it would be worth looking across the pond to some of the lessons that Labour could take from the Danish election last week👇 #dkpol

I don't think I have ever seen Berlingske translate their articles from Danish to English before (or remove the paywall..) Tells you something about the moment we are in and the deep mistrust and anger the Danes are now feeling towards the US Enjoy reading...

What's the government hoping to get out of Starmer's visit to China? My colleague Laura Chappell argues that it is not about securing a big announcement, but instead it is about: 1️⃣Scoping out economic opportunities 2️⃣Thawing diplomatic ties 3️⃣Getting Starmer to fully focus on China @ippr.org

Europe has more leverage than we think. Question is how far we are willing to go?

The UK and its European allies have taken the right position and shouldn’t back down. Trump’s actions show a disregard for other countries’ territorial integrity, crossing a dangerous line. Hopefully Starmer’s speech this morning will make that clear. This is a moment to be sober but firm.

As #Trump ratchets up the tension over #Greeland here's some great insight from @sofiepultz.bsky.social about why the locals don't want control from Denmark - and won't want it from the US either. @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/21tc...

2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America? 2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America? 2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?

This is why it was wild for Kemi Badenoch to describe Greenland as a “second-order issue” last weekend. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims. 🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design

📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself. A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.

Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen on Fox News: “You trade with people. You do not trade people” 🎤 ⬇️ 🇩🇰 🇬🇱

🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...

In 1951 #Denmark set up a defence agreement allowing the #US unlimited military bases in #Greenland - so what's REALLY going on? @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org marks your card - with @goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/g...

Official confirmation of German participation in European troop deployment to Greenland. First Bundeswehr soldiers to arrive tomorrow. 🇪🇺 / NATO solidarity in action.

GN/DK/US to do high-level commission on Greenland The Danes have hit the US with our secret weapon: drown them in bureaucracy and yet another commission where we will discuss the same thing over and over, only for it to drag out endlessly Maybe the perfect way to deal with Trump??

🇬🇱🇩🇰 Press conference just finished following DK/GN visit to White House. Key takeaways: - high-level commission will discuss ways forward, trying to reach an agreement over the next months - “we agree to disagree”: US still wants Greenland, DK/GN say it’s a red line

Greenland, Denmark and Trump - why it's more complicated than you might think. My latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social Based on my interview with @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @bylinepodcast.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...

What being the Kingdom of Denmark feels like this week…

Had a great time talking to @goldbergradio.bsky.social on @bylinepodcast.bsky.social! We deep dived into the complicated relationship between Greenland and Denmark, the role of Europe and the UK in responding to Trump and dog sled patrols🇬🇱❄️🐶

Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests. I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇 @labourlist.bsky.social

“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory. 📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇

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On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence". But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence. Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇 (Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer) #Greenland #US #dkpol

Wonder if Starmer will do the same..?

Another Christmas, another threat of annexing #Greenland.. This time around we cannot simply hold our breath and wait for the US to focus elsewhere. Greenland decides the future of their own country, and the Danish Foreign Office has a duty to do what they must to protect and honour that right🇬🇱🇩🇰

Talked to @sheriffb.bsky.social about the UK’s new Africa Approach launched earlier this week. I argue that while the approach is ambitious in scope, there remains too many unanswered questions around delivery, funding and political prioritisation👇

This is such good news for young people! As someone who moved abroad to study, I’ll forever champion the value of learning and working in a different culture. Also excited to see negotiations start for re-entry into EU’s internal energy market, which could increase energy security and lower costs👇

The UK has launched its new Africa strategy. @sofiepultz.bsky.social says it’s a welcome attempt to redefine what the UK has to offer African countries, but cuts to aid and the FCDO risk leaving the government without the capacity to deliver 👇

Always makes me proud to see Denmark punching above its weight internationally! This ranking comes at such an interesting time though - Frederiksen’s ratings has reached an historic low at home and we are heading into an election year..🗳️

Spent 10 days in Joburg at the T20, G20 Social & People’s Summits, discussing global agendas. Feeling hopeful for South Africa’s progressive push. Next year is different - G20 at a golf resort in Miami🙃 All eyes will soon be on the UK walking a geopolitical tightrope hosting the #G20 in 2027..👀

African governments are now spending on average 17% of all revenues on servicing debts.This is money that should be going to schools, climate adaptation and poverty reduction. That’s why ambitious action on debt and cost of capital will be absolutely key when South Africa hosts G20 in November!

Next year I will be eligible for citizenship in the UK. And for the first time I’m wondering whether I should apply “just in case” given the current political climate and statements like these. But do I want to become a citizen just out of fear of losing my rights? Not really..

Hi Bluesky, I’m Sofie👋 I’m a researcher at IPPR’s Centre for Geopolitics and International Policy with a special interest in global partnerships, development and climate🌍 Follow for takes on current affairs, Danish and British politics, expat life in the UK and whatever else I get up to🤷🏼‍♀️