United Kingdom

Animation showcasing how a collaborative approach between policy institutes in the Global South and Global North can improve forestry policy decisions.

Short animation explaining why burning biomass produces more carbon dioxide per unit of energy generated than almost all fossil fuels.

Exploring the definition of kleptocracy, the motivations behind it, why it flourishes in certain societies, and its global impact.

Richard King and Dr Helen Harwatt explain how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the UK’s interactions with the global food system.

Short animation explaining the issues around the growing use of drones and what should be done to address them.

Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will set or renew the UK’s trade terms with 11 trading partners in just one negotiation, but its significance goes beyond strict trade interests.

Digital cryptocurrencies are rising up the financial policy agenda as tech innovators seek to capitalize on their technological expertise and data from billions of users.

Throughout 2020, pandemic lockdowns have been punctuated by mass movements calling for political change. What characteristics allow such protests to make an impact?

Outlining key issues raised by the UK government’s plan to reduce its commitment to spend 0.7 percent of gross national income on overseas assistance each year.

A new Chatham House report on UK-Japan relations makes the case for an ambitious and multi-faceted virtual alliance between the two countries who are both facing a set of common regional and global challenges.

Chatham House Director Robin Niblett sits down with The Rt Hon Sir John Major for an in-depth conversation about the future of British and European foreign policy.

This week, the European Commission published its proposals for the next seven-year Multi-annual Financial Framework. What does this budget tell us about the EU’s priorities, and about how the invariably acrimonious negotiations among member states might play out?

The UK decision was welcomed by India and the US, and shows a capacity for fresh thinking. But the transfer of sovereignty must be handled carefully.

Secretary Blinken joined Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in conversation with an invited audience.

In July, artist Freddie Yauner sent each of Britain’s new intake of 650 MPs a limited edition of his ‘What colour is disaster?’. Why? Because art has a crucial role to play in the climate transition, he tells Mike Higgins.

The synthetic opioid fentanyl has become one of America’s biggest killers. Now even stronger ‘nitazenes’ have begun to emerge from China’s huge chemical industry, prompting fears of a global health crisis. Danny Vincent talks to those on either side of the front line.

Anne Applebaum joins the podcast to discuss the threat posed to democracy by a network of authoritarian governments around the world.

A series of international affairs events are being held at the UK Labour and Conservative Party conferences this autumn.

A ‘reset’ in British foreign policy should extend to reinvigorating the UK’s commitment to international courts and institutions.

The summit is not only a chance for the new UK government to build relationships with European leaders, but a key opportunity for European countries to make progress on shared political and security challenges.

The UK’s once serious claims to climate leadership have been severely damaged in recent years. Rebuilding its standing will be a challenge, at home and abroad.

A shrinking army risks the UK’s ability to fulfil its roles within the alliance. Boosting spending on recruitment, retention and upgrading capabilities is essential to maintaining a leadership role.

Keir Starmer and his foreign secretary will face difficult, early decisions on foreign policy. The test will be whether those rebuild the UK’s influence, reputation and interests.

A new UK government should consider the resilience and preparedness of society as a vital aspect of national security.

A new UK government must confront these issues to meet voter expectations.

Although the next UK government will have to make many trade-offs, boosting ties with both the Indo-Pacific and Europe would be mutually reinforcing.

Chatham House is pleased to announce Sir Simon Fraser GCMG has been appointed the new chair of Chatham House Council.

Neither party is saying enough about international trade in their election proposals, with discussion of UK–EU trade a striking omission.

Procurement, security cooperation and international development policy require urgent attention.

Whoever wins the UK’s general election, an incoming government needs better terms and conditions for its dealings with Beijing.

G7 leaders meeting in Italy are unlikely to prioritize discussion of public debt, which now exceeds post-war highs. This would be a mistake.

Regardless of whether the next US administration is led by Biden or Trump, two key foreign policy asks will be made of the next UK government.

The UK needs to narrow its policy goals to concentrate its resources on stabilizing the region’s unresolved conflicts.

The next UK government will immediately be thrust onto the world stage with NATO and European summits in July. The campaign is a distraction but there are urgent questions to answer on foreign affairs, including Gaza.

Raising productivity growth is the only way the UK will be able to meet its domestic and international objectives over the long term.

Whoever wins the UK general election will face significant challenges in foreign affairs. How will they feature in the campaign?

For the UK, backing the use of emerging technology for development goals should extend to support of local leadership and stewardship.

The prime minister’s choice of timing for a general election thrusts foreign policy to the fore and will expose the parties’ differences on migration, Europe and Gaza.

After this year’s general election, the UK will have to make tough decisions in its foreign policy, especially towards China, the United States and Europe.

Labour and the Conservatives each place unusual emphasis on foreign policy in this election year. A new Chatham House paper advises what the next government must prioritize.

The new Patronage continues a long history dating back to 1926.

Backing down in the face of Russian threats is the worst option. The UK should join France in using strategic ambiguity.