
How Can Ukraine's Security be Guaranteed?
With the Vilnius NATO summit fast approaching, we consider what arrangements need to be made to secure Ukraine's sovereignty. The current focus of the international community is on sustaining and deve...
28 Juni 202339min

Where are the Limits of Russia and China's 'No Limits' Partnership?
Russia's war in Ukraine has brought into focus the enduring links between Moscow and Beijing. How will this tandem shape the future of global competition? Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian P...
14 Juni 202344min

Is Nationalism the Biggest Winner in Turkey's Elections?
As Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emerges as the winner of Turkey's presidential elections, we examine what this means for the country, the region and the world. Erdoğan's victory hardly came as a surprise. He ...
31 Maj 202350min

Saudi Arabia: A Changing Kingdom?
As the contours of a new Saudi Arabia emerge under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, we analyse domestic and foreign policy reforms in a changing Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is arguably the most powerful Ar...
17 Maj 202348min

Whither the UK-Africa Relationship?
As geopolitical competition intensifies, we look at the future trajectory of the UK–Africa relationship. For over two decades, international conversations about Africa were dominated by Western aid an...
3 Maj 202336min

Finland, the UK and Northern European Security
In early April, Finland became the newest member of NATO, significantly changing the Alliance's northern flank, as well as deeply impacting Nordic and Baltic security in the face of the war in Ukraine...
19 Apr 202342min

Bridging the Oceans Series Finale with Veerle Nouwens
Originally published 6 April 2023. After over two years, the Bridging the Oceans podcast is coming to an end. Bridging the Oceans, hosted by Veerle Nouwens, was the first podcast dedicated specificall...
6 Apr 20234min

Can AUKUS Deter China?
Launched against the backdrop of a deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific, will AUKUS prove an effective counterbalance to Chinese dominance in the region? AUKUS, the tripartite deal b...
5 Apr 202352min



















