Ahead of US President Trump's state visit, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to NPR about the President's long-standing affinity for the British royal family and the potential for the UK to leverage this relationship to its advantage. www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to Metro about the likely fallout and repercussions from Russian drones being shot down in Polish airspace. metro.co.uk/2025/09/10/m...

NEW: Senior Advisor David Landsman argues that the UK’s recent defence reviews set out sweeping ambitions, but without a clear national interest, sufficient resources or public support, they remain ungrounded. This analysis calls for a realist reset for UK defence. bfpg.co.uk/2025/09/givi...

In a piece for Progressive Britain, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall considers how, in a time of cost-of-living crises and tight fiscal rules, the government can build public support for high defence spending. www.progressivebritain.org/the-defence-...

BFPG is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Researcher. This is a rare opportunity to join a leading foreign policy think tank at a critical geopolitical moment. 🗓️ Deadline: 11:59pm, 4th Sept bfpg.co.uk/2025/08/job-...

Take a look at what BFPG has been up to this Summer bfpg.co.uk/2025/08/summ...

We’re hiring! BFPG is recruiting for a Senior Researcher to join our team. If you’re passionate about UK foreign policy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply by 11:59pm on Thursday 4 September 2025. Full details: bfpg.co.uk/2025/08/job-...

Great to see BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey polling data highlighted in The Times. The piece references the sharp decline in Britons' trust in the US over the past year, as Britons increasingly turn towards Europe. Read the full article: www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

NEW: As President Trump and Kier Starmer prepare to meet later today, Evie Aspinall reflects on a UK-US relationship that remains vital but is increasingly defined by pragmatism rather than sentiment. bfpg.co.uk/2025/07/a-pr...

My latest @politico.eu piece delves into the @bfpg.bsky.social's annual survey on global affairs — the findings are striking: growing distrust towards the US, fears about Donald Trump's actions and greater trust towards the EU. www.politico.eu/article/brit...

It was great to attend @bfpg.bsky.social’s 2025 Annual Survey on UK public opinion on foreign policy yesterday. Britons trust the EU to act responsibly in the world (60%), believe the UK should strengthen trade relations with the EU (51%), view the EU as the UK’s closest ally (29%). Excellent news

BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey features in POLITICO Europe. The piece highlights the striking drop in UK public trust in the US, as Brits look to move closer to Europe. Read it here: www.politico.eu/article/brit...

📢 NEW: BFPG’s 2025 Annual Survey on UK public opinion on foreign policy finds Britons’ support for the special relationship is collapsing as Britons instead turn towards Europe. Read the full report here: bfpg.co.uk/2025/07/2025... (1/6)

As the UK prepares to host the Berlin Process Summit in Autumn, aiming to promote regional cooperation, security & growth, BFPG hosted Dame Karen Pierce, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, to explore the region’s enduring significance in the world. Catch up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSQE...

NEW: BFPG Associate Fellow Michael Martins explores how the role of Ambassadors has changed in today's diplomatic environment. bfpg.co.uk/2025/06/from...

Today BFPG was privileged to host Ambassador Yao, Representative of the Taipei Representative Office, for a roundtable reflecting on today’s current geopolitical environment & the future of UK-Taiwan relations. We thank all who attended & the Ambassador for his time.

BFPG spoke to Sky News Australia about the future of AUKUS, as the US announced its review of the partnership, exploring what the broader geopolitical implications might be for the UK and its allies if the US withdraws. www.skynews.com.au/australia-ne...

NEW: In the second blog in his series on UK-US relations, BFPG Associate Fellow Michael Martins explores how the UK's new Strategic Defence Review will be received in Washington and what it means for the 'special relationship'. bfpg.co.uk/2025/06/stra...

On Sunday BFPG Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social will be speaking at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on 'A New World order' and what it means for the global future. Free to attend. yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

NEW: After almost a year of waiting, the Strategic Defence Review is out. Want the highlights? @evieaspinall.bsky.social explores the 10 key takeaways from the Review. bfpg.co.uk/2025/06/10-k...

As we wait for the new Strategic Defence Review, see BFPG's new blog on the future of the UK-US relationship. This is the first in a series exploring the relationship, with the next coming soon on how the SDR may impact relations + how it'll be received in Washington. bfpg.co.uk/2025/06/rhet...

This week BFPG Director Evie Aspinall was a guest on Audley's DipTel podcast. The episode covers Britain’s Brexit ‘reset’ with the EU and the importance of foreign policy in a world being reset by the second Trump administration. Listen here: audleyadvisors.com/audley-intel...

As co-convenors of the UK Soft Power Group, we are delighted to be launching the Group’s latest report, ‘Strengthening UK Soft Power: Strategic Recommendations’. It explores how to strengthen UK soft power in today's turbulent global environment. Give it a read: bfpg.co.uk/2025/05/stre...

Interesting report by the British Foreign Policy Group on UK "soft power" Credit given to the key diplomatic role played by the UK Royal Family A recent example is the King's invitation to Trump for a 2nd state visit I would flag up the King's address to the Bundestag in 2023

NEW: BFPG is delighted to release the UKSPG’s latest report - ‘Strengthening UK Soft Power: Strategic Recommendations’ - which explores how the UK can better leverage its soft power in support of its international ambitions. bfpg.co.uk/2025/05/stre...

NEW: Reflecting on the first 100 days of US President Trump's second administration, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall considers the future of the UK's approach to the transatlantic relationship, with Trump in the Oval Office. bfpg.co.uk/2025/04/afte...

BFPG Director, Evie Aspinall, contributed to the Council on Geostrategy's Big Ask series, considering how the next National Security Strategy should differ from the previous integrated reviews. Read here: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/the-big-as...

NEW: BFPG Senior Advisor David Landsman sets out the need for a new agile approach to the UK's foreign policy, in our most recent analysis. bfpg.co.uk/2025/04/maki...

Senior Research Fellow Dr Rebecca Harding explores the need for Europe and and the UK in particular to create a new defence, security and resilience bank, capable of financing long-term resilience and defence at scale, as the world becomes more dangerous. www.ft.com/content/afd2...

BFPG was pleased to host HE Mr Do Minh Hung, Ambassador of Vietnam, for a roundtable as part of our Diplomatic Hour series. The session focused on the future of Vietnam’s foreign policy & approaches to navigating today's geopolitical tensions. We thank His Excellency for his time.

David Landsman and Rebecca Harding consider the economic, security, and soft power benefits of UK leadership within a potential new multilateral defence and security bank. Read here: bfpg.co.uk/2025/03/why-...

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall features in The Week, discussing Keir Starmer's recent trip to Washington, and the future role and leadership of the UK on the world stage, in the face of a Trump-led US. theweek.com/politics/has...

Director Evie Aspinall features in France24, discussing the role that King Charles and the British monarchy is playing in bridging US-Ukraine relations. bfpg.co.uk/2025/03/dipl...

BFPG was delighted to host HE Kyriacos Kouros, High Commissioner for Cyprus, for an insightful roundtable this morning on the direction & priorities of Cyprus' foreign policy, and how it is navigating the geopolitical tensions of today. We thank the High Commissioner for his time.

BFPG's 2024 Annual Survey polling on public support for international development spending appears in this Labour List piece, in light of the Government's cut to the aid budget. For the report's full findings, find our report here: bfpg.co.uk/2024/09/2024... labourlist.org/2025/02/clar...

BFPG was delighted to host HE Mr Hakim Hajoui, Ambassador of Morocco, last week for an insightful roundtable on the direction and priorities of Morocco's foreign policy, and how the UK can best support these goals. We thank the Ambassador for his time, and all who joined us.

BFPG's Senior Advisor David Landsman spoke at the 2025 Global Soft Power Summit last week on the role of multilateral orgs in today’s world. BFPG convenes the UK Soft Power Group and always welcomes discussion on the crucial role of soft power. You can find out more here: uksoftpowergroup.com

Join David Landsman and the International Centre for Sustainability for a talk on how the UK can navigate a disrupted world led by Trump, Xi and Modi while ensuring a fair, sustainable global order. 📅26th February, 6.30 - 8pm Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trump-xi-m...

NEW: BFPG Associate Fellow James Jennion explores the balancing act that faces the UK when it comes to managing future relations with both the United States and China. bfpg.co.uk/2025/02/the-...

BFPG was delighted to host HE Mr Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil, for an insightful roundtable on how Brazil is positioning its role in the world, as well as the future of UK-Brazilian relations. We thank the Ambassador for his time, and all who joined us.

Thank you to all who joined us earlier for a fascinating and very open discussion on the implications of Donald Trump's re-election, for both the UK-US relationship and wider global dynamics. Particular thanks to our great speakers, Dame Emily Thornberry MP, Leslie Vinjamuri and Michael Martins.

Senior Advisor David Landsman explores why a coherent UK defence strategy must start with both tactical thinking around foreign policy and a rediscovery of national identity. bfpg.co.uk/2025/01/gett...

BFPG Director ⁦Evie Aspinall spoke to The Standard about Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK Ambassador to Washington DC, and the potential adjustments Mandelson may need to make to his diplomatic style. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

BFPG Director ⁦Evie Aspinall spoke to POLITICO Europe about the soft power role of the British royal family and how it could facilitate smoother UK-US relations with Donald Trump in the White House. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

NEW: BFPG summarises the key events and milestones likely to define the geopolitical landscape and shape global power dynamics in 2025. bfpg.co.uk/2025/01/2025...

NEW: In our latest piece, Philippe Lefevre outlines how Russian leader Vladimir Putin has much to gain from a deal with US President-elect Donald Trump over Ukraine, while the UK has much to lose. bfpg.co.uk/2025/01/the-...

Looking back at everything 2024 brought, BFPG has pulled together a summary of the 30 biggest global events of 2024. Have a read below. bfpg.co.uk/2024/12/2024...

NEW: As the debate about UK defence spending continues to rage on, @eliotwilson.bsky.social explores whether the UK really should be talking about moving to a "war footing" and the difficult choices ahead for UK defence, as well as wider society. bfpg.co.uk/2024/12/hard...

NEW: As 2024 draws to a close BFPG have pulled together a summary of the 30 biggest global events this year. bfpg.co.uk/2024/12/2024...

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to Times Radio about the unfolding events in Syria, and what the ramifications may be on the global order. You can listen here. youtu.be/U2yvt5kGPY4