Independent Thinking: Europe, Trump and Chagos: What will UK foreign policy look like in 2025?

James Landale, Anand Menon and Olivia O’Sullivan join the podcast to review UK foreign policy under the Labour government so far – and look at the challenges ahead.

Audio Published 6 December 2024 40 minute listen

On this episode

Five months in, has Sir Keir Starmer’s foreign policy been a success? The UKEU relationship remains a major challenge for 2025, as does the prospect of a new US president. How will Starmer respond, and will the recent Chagos Islands deal impact the UK’s international standing? 

Bronwen Maddox is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic editor James Landale, Professor Anand Menon, the director of UK in a Changing Europe and Olivia O’Sullivan, the director of our UK in the World Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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