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“With at least 15 journalists awaiting trial on charges that could see them jailed for between eight and 20 years, Azerbaijan’s treatment of the press is absolutely incompatible with the human rights values expected of a United Nations host country.” — Gulnoza Said, CPJ Europe and Central Asia

The 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit begins today in Rio de Janeiro, with representatives slated to discuss some of the world's most pressing challenges. Review the state of freedom in each of the forum’s participants by exploring our interactive map: freedomhouse.org/explore-the-ma…

The botched ten-year investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into ENRC could now cost taxpayers more than £250m. A judge last month ordered it to disclose the investigation cost it £27m, on top of £237.7m set aside to cover potential damages. thetimes.com/uk/crime/artic…

In a year jam packed with elections, the developments around the recent Presidential Elections in #Romania have been some of the most eventful & concerning. Relative unknown Călin Georgescu defied all expectations, emerging as the forerunner after the first round of voting 1/4

As we round off 2024, we are also looking ahead - as from April 2025, FPC will be providing secretarial support to APPG on Anti-Corruption & Responsible Tax. We are seeking a dedicated Coordinator to support this function. For more info about the role, and how to apply, see ➡️ fpc.org.uk/about/working-…

🇺🇸 With #Trump’s return to the #WhiteHouse today, a key question is what will US-UK relations look like moving forward? In their latest interview for FPC Andrew Gawthorpe & Tony Silberfeld, gave their views on what Trump 2.0 will mean for the future of the ‘special relationship'

Delighted to be launching a new series Foreign Policy Centre today w/ Anna on 'Drivers of Global Disorder Today'. Check out the first article in the series by Inderjeet Parmar Inderjeet Parmar aptly on 'Trump’s ‘America First’ approach & impact on the liberal international order⬇️

Thanks Foreign Policy Centre - delighted with this collaboration- City Int Politics History at City Stuart J. Hooper Exploring Our Western Supremacist Ideology Nirmal Ghosh Dr. Oliver Steward

Drivers of Global Disorder Today 🌍 For the 2nd release in our mini-series w/City Int Politics we turn to Dr Geoffrey Swenson who explores how the rule of law is in crisis around the world, the challenges this creates & the need for a new approach. 1/4 ➡️shorturl.at/hNM1E

Drivers of Global Disorder Today 🌍 How has the development and expansion of the #BRICS led to a re-order in international relations? This is the topic of the latest article in our mini-series w/ City Int Politics by Leonardo Ramos of FMD PUC Minas Coreu. 1/3 ➡️shorturl.at/wfqyZ

Leonardo dissects the politics of BRICS+ & how the organisation is moving away from a #minilateral political formation towards complex #multilateralisation - particularly under China’s influence. This is challenging the #LIO [Liberal International Order] & driving disorder. 2/3

📕Today is the United Nations’s International Day of #Education. Academic freedom is of paramount importance for the quality of education, strengthening #democracy & empowering civil society. As such, we have looked through our archives to revisit and share two articles on this theme. 1/4

Drivers of Global Disorder Today 🌍 Artificial Intelligence - a key component of the so-called ‘fourth industrial revolution’ - is the focus of the latest article in our mini-series w/ City Int Politics. ➡️shorturl.at/cxuKZ 1/4

Drivers of Global Disorder Today 🌍 Corruption, particularly transnational corruption, and its impact on societies around the world, is the focus of the concluding article in our mini-series w/ City Int Politics, by FPC’s Director Susan Coughtrie. ➡️ fpc.org.uk/corruption-and…

🇺🇦 Today, 24 February 2025, marks 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine. We once again turn to FPC fellows & friends to share their perspectives on the war & its impact inside Ukraine & beyond. Read the mini-series: shorturl.at/wABEx

🇺🇦 Russia’s illegal full scale invasion of #Ukraine has been catastrophic on many levels - behind every war there is a vast human impact that cannot be underestimated. At the same time, people in & out of Ukraine are doing many positive things to try to improve the situation. 1/

To wrap up this year’s mini-series, we focus on the work of John Smith Trust and their Ukrainian fellows. Maija Paasiaro provides insights into how John Smith Trust has adapted their work since 2022 & how 'power of networking' can contribute to peace. 2/ fpc.org.uk/three-years-on…

Meanwhile, John Smith Trust Fellows are focusing on systemic change & are at the forefront of #Ukraine’s democratic transformation and recovery. Explore the stories of their resilience and leadership below.⤵️ 3/3 fpc.org.uk/three-years-on…

On Wednesday UK Parliament the Joint Committee, Human Rights holds a Hearing on Transnational Repression in the UK-Witnesses: Martin Plaut - Journalist & Senior Research Fellow; James Lynch - Co-Director Fair Square; Susan Coughtrie - Director Foreign Policy Centre UK Parliament Human Rights Committee

As part of our inquiry we're focussing on transnational repression originating from nations in the Middle East and Africa in an evidence session. Our witnesses: Martin Plaut | James Lynch | Susan Coughtrie Watch on Wednesday 26 March, 2.15pm on Parliament Live