An investigation of China’s Confucius Institutes in the UK
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how Confucius Institutes are not a form of ‘soft power’. The UK alarmingly hosts the largest number of Confucius Institutes worldwide, according to the Henry Jackson Society’s latest report. The paper, released today, uncovers how Confucius Institutes are a direct extension of the...
Lessons for Taiwan
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at understanding why sanctions failed to deter conflict in Ukraine. The fact that sanctions failed to prevent Russia invading Ukraine, has uncovered critical problems in how the West can respond economically to the threat China poses to Taiwan, a new report from the Henry...
Navigating a new course in the Eastern Mediterranean
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at a potential new horizon for energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Global Britain is uniquely placed and must use her leverage in the Eastern Mediterranean to cut our dependence on Russian gas, according to The Henry Jackson Society. With the majority of Europe...
Navigating a new direction in the Eastern Mediterranean: What role for Britain?
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how to use the UK's leverage to cut dependence on Russian gas. Global Britain is uniquely placed and must use her leverage in the Eastern Mediterranean to cut our dependence on Russian gas, according to The Henry Jackson Society. With the majority of...
Europe should not forget the challenges to its south
This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at how the European south could suffer from the fallout of the Ukraine war. European policy-makers have rightly focused on the war in Ukraine and the economic challenges that the EU now faces. But Europe should not get complacent about its southern neighbourhood....
The EU, NATO and European security in a time of war
This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at a new political and military reality in Europe. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has established a new political and military reality in Europe. But the continent faces other challenges in the Western Balkans, the Middle East and Africa. Meanwhile, China poses increasing...
The personal touch
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how Britain’s values-based diplomacy can champion dissidents around the world. The Foreign Commonwealth, and Development Office “could and should have done more“ to stand up for dissidents around the world, particularly in China, according to a new report. In a paper authored for...
The role of the G7 in mobilizing for a global recovery
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at the Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership launched at the June 2021 G7 Leaders’ Summit. The Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership was launched at the June 2021 G7 Leaders’ Summit. The partnership was aimed at mobilizing an international response to immediate and long-term challenges...
Opposition in Russia to the invasion of Ukraine
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how much of a threat opposition in Russia to the Ukraine invasion is to Putin’s regime? Vladimir Putin is terrified of telling the Russian public the truth: namely, that he has de facto launched a full-blown war against Russia’s neighbour – Ukraine, according...
The next front?
This report from UK think tank Civitas looks at Sino-Russian expansionism in the Arctic and a UK response. In this latest publication from the Defence and Security Unit (DSU) at Civitas, Robert Clark and Roberto White highlight the growing risks of Russian and Chinese expansion into the Arctic, calling for a new Canada, UK, US...
