Research on defence, conflict and international security, examining how governments and institutions can respond to geopolitical rivalry and emerging threats in a changing strategic environment.
Topic themes
Our researchers tackle a range of specific topics and issues within international affairs, grouped across wider themes which cover the breadth of our expertise.
Huge challenges face the 21st century global economy, while global governance and the economic architecture are in flux.
Analysing policy recommendations aimed at tackling climate change and the shift to a more sustainable model of economic growth.
Analysis on how to anticipate and combat global health risks and disease threats, financing a global health architecture, and universal health coverage (UHC).
The changing balance of global political and economic power since the 1990s is calling the entire post-war international order into question.
Research and analysis examining how geopolitical rivalry between the US and China is affecting economic security and reshaping the international order.
Ongoing shifts in political structures and international law impact major issues such as democracy, globalization, migration and citizenship.
Contemporary society is characterised by hugely increased human interconnection across the world with the pace of change unprecedented in history.
The rapid evolution of technology brings societies closer to finding solutions for complex policy challenges, but it can be disruptive to legal frameworks.