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In BFPG's latest piece, "Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Lessons from the War in the Middle East", Senior Research Fellow Mohamed Cassimjee examines the implications of, and lessons from, the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States: bfpg.co.uk/analysis/geo...

bfpg.co.ukGeopolitical and Geoeconomic Lessons from the War in the Middle East | BFPGSenior Research Fellow Mohamed Cassimjee examines the implications of, and lessons from, the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States,
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Last week, Ed Arnold (@edrusi.bsky.social) Senior Fellow at the British Foreign Policy Group, discussed escalating Russian aggression across NATO territory with @euronews.com. Read the piece below: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

euronews.comNATO's deterrence 'weakened' by lack of response to Russian attacksExperts and diplomats tell Euronews that Europe’s failure to appropriately respond to escalating Russia aggression across NATO territory is chipping away at the alliance’s deterrence ability – and fee...
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Last week, we were delighted to welcome H.E. Dr M Nasrul Islam, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, for our latest #DiplomaticHour roundtable. We were also delighted to be joined by Apsana Begum MP, Chair of the UK's AAPG on Bangladesh. Our sincere thanks to all who attended.

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"Prime Minister Burnham and the case of the Inescapable Foreign Policy" BFPG Executive Chair David Landsman OBE examines the areas of foreign policy that will require the Prime Minister's attention. Click the link below to read⬇️ bfpg.co.uk/analysis/pri... #UKForeignPolicy #UKGov #Burnham

bfpg.co.ukPrime Minister Burnham and the case of the Inescapable Foreign Policy | BFPGDavid Landsman examines the areas of foreign policy that will require the attention of the Prime Minister
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BFPG collaborated with @wiltonpark.bsky.social to examine practical policy, legislative and societal recommendations to support a credible ‘whole of society’ approach to national security. Read Wilton Park's latest report below. 🖊️ @jackpannell.bsky.social www.wiltonpark.org.uk/reports/stre...

wiltonpark.org.ukStrengthening national resilience: building a whole of society and whole of government approach to national security - Wilton ParkThis report examines the threats to UK national security, the challenges facing government, and possible solutions for national resilience.
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In a new piece for @theeln.bsky.social, @jackpannell.bsky.social and @edrusi.bsky.social assess what Burnham's new Cabinet signals for Britain's foreign policy, defence, NATO, Ukraine, Europe, and relations with the Trump administration. Read below ⬇️ europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/w...

europeanleadershipnetwork.orgWhat does Andy Burham’s new cabinet mean for UK foreign policy?Andy Burnham has signalled that he wants to focus his energies on domestic policy, and his Cabinet appointments suggest he is willing to delegate responsibility to his top team – though that does not ...
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Key insight: 36% of 18-25-year-olds distrust China, compared with 76% of those over 66. · More 18-25-year-olds distrust the United States (50%) than distrust China. 64% of 18-25-year-olds distrust Russia, compared with 94% among those over 66.

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Earlier this week BFPG Director Evie Aspinall appeared on The Media Show to discuss how authoritarian and foreign states are leveraging influencers to spread pro-regime content and the dangerous impact this is having on public opinion on foreign policy. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

bbc.co.ukThe Media Show - Alex Kay-Jelski, World Cup coverage, Belfast reporting, Influencers in Russia - BBC SoundsThe BBC’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, joins Ros and Katie.
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Yesterday, the BISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network hosted its Undergraduate Development Day in Brighton. Students heard from leading practitioners on careers in international affairs and presented original research. You can read more and see the students work here:

bfpg.co.ukBISA/BFPG Undergraduate Development Day - British Foreign Policy GroupThe BISA/BFPG Undergraduate network was delighted to host the Undergraduate Development Day in Brighton on June 2
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This week, in partnership with @wiltonpark.bsky.social, we brought together senior policymakers and security experts to examine the UK's growing national security vulnerabilities and what a whole-of-society response really looks like. A vital conversation, and one we're eager to continue.

bfpg.co.ukStrenthening National Resilience Roundtable - British Foreign Policy GroupOn 19 May 2026, the British Foreign Policy Group was delighted to partner with Wilton Park to deliver a two day conference on strengthening national resilience.
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What can King Charles III actually achieve on his US visit this week, and is the pageantry worth it? BFPG Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social analyses the careful diplomatic dance the UK is performing in a moment of major geopolitical uncertainty.

bfpg.co.ukA Careful Diplomatic Dance: What to expect from King Charles’ Visit to the United States - British Foreign Policy GroupEvie Aspinall argues that in a moment of major geopolitical uncertainty the UK is, rightly, using every diplomatic tool it can, to mitigate the impacts of the worst excesses of the Trump presidency
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Last Monday we co-hosted a brilliant event on the Politics of Latin America with @mybisa.bsky.social for the UGN network at the Uni of Manchester. Our panel explored everything from domestic politics to Latam's evolving relationship with the US. Thanks to the speakers and everyone who came along!

bfpg.co.ukBISA/BFPG Undergraduate Network event: The politics of Latin America - British Foreign Policy GroupThe BISA/BFPG Undergraduate network was delighted to host another fascinating event on the Politics of Latin America at The University of Manchester.
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"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.

france24.comAs Iran war strains ties with Trump's US, UK looks to EuropeBritain's government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the UK's so-called special relationship with the United States.
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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.

bfpg.co.ukIn Conversation with the Shadow Foreign Secretary - British Foreign Policy GroupOn the 15th of April 2026 the British Foreign Policy Group was delighted to welcome Dame Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary, for a private roundtable.
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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

bfpg.co.ukThe Public: The Missing Piece in UK Readiness - British Foreign Policy GroupEvie Aspinall explores the political challenges around defence spending and how to build public engagement with national security.
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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...

inews.co.ukThe four ways Putin just got more dangerous for UK - thanks to TrumpDonald Trump's threat of leaving Nato could be exploited by Russia - with disinformation campaigns, cyber attacks or damage to underwater critical infrastructure
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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.

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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.

bfpg.co.ukPlaying it straight and narrow in Hormuz has hurt the Special Relationship - British Foreign Policy GroupJames Jennion explores the foreign policy positions of Reform UK and the Green Party on China.