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Tomorrow, 28th October at 12:00pm, tune in to the @MileEndInst webinar to hear @EvieAspinall_ and fellow panellists discussing Britain's role in Ukraine, and the implications for UK foreign and domestic policy. Sign up here: https://t.co/Xvyf3zCM6Q
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NEW: BFPG’s new report argues that science is an underutilised tool in the UK’s soft power arsenal - vital to UK growth, global influence, trust and prosperity - and should sit at the heart of the UK’s international strategy. Read the full report here:
bfpg.co.uk
This report explores how the UK’s world-leading scientific expertise can strengthen the UK’s global influence in an era of growing geopolitical competition.
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BFPG is delighted to be partnering with @MYBISA to launch a new network for undergraduates interested in foreign policy. Join the first online meeting next week to find out more -
bisa.ac.uk
Join the first session of the BISA/BFPG undergraduate network!
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NEW: Our latest piece explores shifting public attitudes, as more Britons desire pragmatism in foreign policy, backing trade and aid that deliver economic and security returns over values.
bfpg.co.uk
Eliza Keogh explores shifting public attitudes, as Britons value pragmatism in foreign policy, backing trade and aid that deliver economic and security returns over values.
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Take a look at what BFPG got up to in September.
bfpg.co.uk
A review of BFPG's activities and responses to the major global events of September 2025.
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BFPG's analysis on Trump’s unprecedented second UK state visit is going global - from the UK’s preparations to the political stakes. 📰 More global coverage: Korea Times | Straits Times | The Australian | CGTN | Yahoo News Canada https://t.co/ozKVS9oAtj
koreatimes.co.kr
The U.K. was rolling out the red carpet on Tuesday for U.S. President Donald Trump due to arrive on an historic second state visit, with security t...
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Ahead of US President Trump's state visit, BFPG Director @EvieAspinall_ 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.
npr.org
Trump has long expressed fascination with the royal family. The U.K. government will tap into that this week during a state visit that combines pageantry and politics.
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BFPG Director @EvieAspinall_ spoke to Metro about the likely fallout and repercussions from Russian drones being shot down in Polish airspace. https://t.co/0BmFT8cmcQ
metro.co.uk
Poland's president has invoked Nato's Article 4 in response.
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NEW: @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. https://t.co/osepyHrvkE
bfpg.co.uk
David Landsman argues that while Britain’s security reviews are technically impressive, they lack a clear definition of national interest, honesty about resources, and public support.
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NEW: In a piece for @progbrit, BFPG Director @EvieAspinall_ considers how, even in a time of cost-of-living crises and tight fiscal rules, the government can, and should, build public support for high defence spending.
progressivebritain.org
Director of the British Foreign Policy Group Evie Aspinall details how the challenge facing the Government of justifying high defence spending in a time of tight fiscal rules.
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3 days left to apply for our Senior Researcher role. All the details you need can be found on our website.
bfpg.co.uk
Come and work at BFPG. We are looking for a a dynamic Senior Researcher to play a key role in delivering our programme of research, events, and engagement.
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Congrats to @HJS_Org @thefabians @TheBFPG @resfoundation @NIESRorg @ProBonoEcon @instituteforgov @BritainLeads who all had policy reports in the top 10 most read for August! 🧵
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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 https://t.co/pfVo8t9VzD
bfpg.co.uk
Come and work at BFPG. We are looking for a a dynamic Senior Researcher to play a key role in delivering our programme of research, events, and engagement.
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Take a look at what BFPG has been up to this Summer.
bfpg.co.uk
A review of BFPG's activities over July and August of 2025.
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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
Come and work at BFPG. We are looking for a a dynamic Senior Researcher to play a key role in delivering our programme of research, events, and engagement.
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Great to see BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey polling data highlighted in @thetimes. 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:
thetimes.com
While the US has cut aid and withdrawn from multilateral organisations, Beijing is capitalising on its Belt and Road Initiative and winning over global opinion
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NEW: As President Trump and Kier Starmer prepare to meet later today, @EvieAspinall_ reflects on a UK-US relationship that remains vital but is increasingly defined by pragmatism rather than sentiment.
bfpg.co.uk
Ahead of President Trump's first visit to the UK of his second term, BFPG Director Evie Aspinall examines the stark evolution of UK‑US relations, as seen by the public.
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Today, DHOM Jerzy Boczkowski joined a panel hosted by @Overton_ldn - alongside @CalvinBailey, @EvieAspinall_, and @MMartinsUK - to discuss the future of UK and European defence and security. The panellists examined shifting strategies across the UK, US, and Europe. 🛡️
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Fantastic for @jlpartnerspolls to partner again with @thebfpg on their annual survey - covered today in Politico
NEW: Poll of 2,132 British adults for @TheBFPG 🔘 41% of Brits say they distrust the US, compared to 26% in 2024 🔘 Only 31% of Brits view the US as the country’s closest ally, a 23% drop from last year 🔘Six in ten Brits believe the UK should align themselves closer to the
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BFPG's 2025 Annual Survey features in @POLITICOEurope. The piece highlights the striking drop in UK public trust in the US, as Brits look to move closer to Europe. Read it here:
politico.eu
Only 38 percent of Britons trusted America to act responsibly in the world, a 15 point drop from 2024.
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