Join us for our next 'Diplomatic Hour' event. We're delighted to host H.E Mr Robert Ondrejcsak, Ambassador of Slovakia, on the 22nd May, 10am. We look forward to exploring the future of UK-Slovakian relations as well as wider geopolitical & regional developments
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We're live in the BBC Radio Theatre, part of #WorldServicePresents exploring press freedom and going behind the 'information iron curtain' with Francis Scarr, Kerry Allen 凯丽, Joe Tidy, Suzanne Raine, Evie Aspinall, Jonathan Munro, Fabian Falch & Kia Atri bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

As we head into what looks to be a very busy May, take a look at what we have been up to during the last month below. bfpg.co.uk/2024/05/april-…

NEW: In the latest article of BFPG's 2024 elections series, London Politica's Yuseong Choi explores the outcome of South Korea's recent election, and considers some of the implications for both South Korea's and the UK's foreign policymaking.

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Excellent analysis. The UK needs to enhance our cooperation with India.

It will be a superpower.

“We need to start with strategic realities.   

First, India is going to be one of the world’s great powers of the 21stcentury. With a population which now exceeds China’s, and increasing growth rates, IMF predictions suggest India will be the third largest economy by 2027.” 1/14

NEW: Taking stock of India's mammoth (and ongoing) general election, David Landsman explores the future of a UK-India relationship fit for the 21st century.
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In the latest event in our Diplomatic Hour series, yesterday we were delighted to host Jukka Siukosaari, Ambassador of Finland to the UK, to discuss the future of UK-Finnish relations and Finland's role in the world. UK in Finland 🇬🇧🇫🇮

Last chance: We have released a final batch of tickets for tomorrow's event with the Ambassador of Finland on the future of UK-Finnish relations and Finland’s role in the world. Register here to join us:
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A pleasure to give the keynote on the implications of the US elections at FES London's German British Parliamentary Dialogue. Lots of interesting debate about how concerned we should be about a potential Trump Presidency + the opportunities for UK- German-EU cooperation under Labour

Session 3 starts, with a keynote input by Evie Aspinall of the BFPG

This morning we were delighted to host Mr Rüdiger Bohn, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy, for a wide-ranging conversation on UK-German relations & a wider exploration of the global security outlook. Many thanks to the German Embassy London & all who attended.

On Tuesday 23rd April, BFPG is delighted to be hosting Ambassador Jukka Siukosaari, from Finnish Embassy UK for a public event on the future of UK-Finnish relations and Finland’s role in the world. Sign up here - bfpg.co.uk/2024/04/in-con…

At her conference keynote, @thebfpg Director @evieaspinall_ shares the results of the 2023 BFPG's survey of the British public. 74% of Britons distrust #China and just 9% trust China. But China doesn't think about UK as much as UK thinks about China! #YCWChina2024

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to BBC News earlier today to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO, taking stock of its current priorities and exploring what lies ahead.
For more thoughts, take a look at BFPG's blog commemorating the milestone anniversary: bfpg.co.uk/2024/04/75-yea…

Join BFPG Senior Advisor David Landsman & the International Centre for Sustainability for an exploration of the Indian-Russian relationship & how Britain can best tackle it.

⏲ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00
📍 International Centre for Sustainability, 15 Saint Mary at Hill London EC3R 8EE

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NEW: Ahead of this week's 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO, we take stock of how the milestone anniversary will be marked, and explore what lies ahead for the alliance. bfpg.co.uk/2024/04/75-yea…

Yesterday BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to Sky News about UK-China policy and the need for a public China strategy. Catch up here - youtu.be/jI4CITOGWe0?si…

Dear Evie Aspinall and BFPG, 🙏 for hosting this discussion about #Slovenia , the only country in the world with LOVE in its name, its role in the 🌍 and in cooperation with 🇬🇧. We are strong partners & allies. Slovenia in UK MFEA Slovenia Slovenian Government

Deputy HC Elisabeth Bowes PSM joined BFPG on Tuesday for a panel alongside representatives from RUSI and The D Group to discuss the trends shaping geopolitics in 2024, recognising that the security and prosperity of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are inseparable.