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Labour's delusions about UK foreign policy
Europe

Labour's delusions about UK foreign policy

A recent essay by new foreign secretary David Lammy left much to be desired about his interpretation of 'progressive realism'

'Misfit in Moscow' takes aim at UK's failed Russia strategy
Europe

'Misfit in Moscow' takes aim at UK's failed Russia strategy

Ian Proud served at the British Embassy and offers a scathing critique of how his country has handled the Ukraine crises

In the Indo-Pacific, Britain acts as America's junior partner
Asia-Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific, Britain acts as America's junior partner

Post-Brexit, the UK has grand global ambitions, but given its dire economic straits, London must worry about Chinese retaliation.

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Middle East

Rishi Sunak and the UK's desire to project power in the Middle East

But the new prime minister’s recent rhetoric about moving the British embassy in Israel to Jerusalem may have to be abandoned.

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Europe

There's a good chance Liz Truss's Ukraine, China policy will be worse

She is expected to win the contest for PM next week but no matter who's in the role, the Brits will continue to follow Washington anywhere.

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Europe

What’s behind Britain’s aggressive posture against Russia?

There are three likely explanations, most with an interest in getting the UK a geopolitical upper hand.