UK and EU responses to the war in Ukraine
The intensification of Russia’s war in Ukraine, with its large-scale invasion in February 2022, has up-ended the security order in...
May 30, 202310 min read
Post-Global Britain: a new normal in UK foreign policy
In light of the Foreign Secretary’s recent Mansion House speech setting out the UK’s approach to China, Richard Whitman looks at whether...
May 9, 20234 min read
The Anglo-French summit: a modest advance in foreign, security and defence policy?
The first Anglo-French summit since 2018 signalled a move towards greater normalisation in the bilateral foreign, security and defence...
Mar 14, 20234 min read
Has the UK Found a New Post-Brexit Foreign and Security Policy?
A conversation with Dr Neil Melvin on the new trade arrangements between the EU and the UK over the NI trading, the weakening movements...
Mar 8, 20231 min read
The war on Ukraine's impact on Europe
Russia’s war on Ukraine has set a new direction for Europe’s international relations. Russia’s actions have confirmed that it...
Mar 1, 20235 min read
One year on: the UK's response to Russia's war on Ukraine
This commentary outlines the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on UK foreign, security and defence policy, highlighting the UK’s...
Feb 24, 20234 min read
Lammy at 'em: securing a security pact with Europe
An analysis of the Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s recent speech setting out Labour’s foreign policy priorities, looking in...
Feb 1, 20235 min read
Britain: Europe's challenger power on Ukraine
This commentary, co-written with James Roger, evaluates the UK's leadership in military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. His Majesty’s...
Jan 24, 20234 min read