Foreign Policy Centre
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The Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) is an outward-looking, non-partisan international affairs think tank based in the UK.
The findings are stark:
• Avg. foreign aid to media: just 0.16%
• 21 of 30 countries offer no protections for exiled journalists
• G7 states ranked among the lowest
💬 “This matters because a decline in media freedom can contribute to a deeper collapse in the systems that support democracy.”
• Avg. foreign aid to media: just 0.16%
• 21 of 30 countries offer no protections for exiled journalists
• G7 states ranked among the lowest
💬 “This matters because a decline in media freedom can contribute to a deeper collapse in the systems that support democracy.”
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The findings are stark:
• Avg. foreign aid to media: just 0.16%
• 21 of 30 countries offer no protections for exiled journalists
• G7 states ranked among the lowest
💬 “This matters because a decline in media freedom can contribute to a deeper collapse in the systems that support democracy.”
• Avg. foreign aid to media: just 0.16%
• 21 of 30 countries offer no protections for exiled journalists
• G7 states ranked among the lowest
💬 “This matters because a decline in media freedom can contribute to a deeper collapse in the systems that support democracy.”
With #COP30 days away, Powell warns UK climate leadership will ring hollow without a credible plan on finance, especially for the most vulnerable.
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
With #COP30 days away, Powell warns UK climate leadership will ring hollow without a credible plan on finance, especially for the most vulnerable.
Patrick Stevens explores how the #SoftPower Council can help the UK deploy its assets to support growth, security & global leadership.
💬 “the challenge is to now use all those things that make us great in a strategic, impact-driven, and focused way.”
💬 “the challenge is to now use all those things that make us great in a strategic, impact-driven, and focused way.”
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Patrick Stevens explores how the #SoftPower Council can help the UK deploy its assets to support growth, security & global leadership.
💬 “the challenge is to now use all those things that make us great in a strategic, impact-driven, and focused way.”
💬 “the challenge is to now use all those things that make us great in a strategic, impact-driven, and focused way.”
In his op-ed, Alex Folkes explores what’s at stake, from #trade and rare earth resources to strategic leverage with #China and messaging to #Russia.
But with #Democracy and #HumanRights off the agenda, what kind of engagement is the US offering Central Asia?
But with #Democracy and #HumanRights off the agenda, what kind of engagement is the US offering Central Asia?
November 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In his op-ed, Alex Folkes explores what’s at stake, from #trade and rare earth resources to strategic leverage with #China and messaging to #Russia.
But with #Democracy and #HumanRights off the agenda, what kind of engagement is the US offering Central Asia?
But with #Democracy and #HumanRights off the agenda, what kind of engagement is the US offering Central Asia?
⚖️ “this is not a story about journalists at all: it is a story about our right, as citizens and human beings, to know more of the world around us… there can be no stronger proof of journalism’s power than the targeting of journalists by those who do not want their wrongdoings exposed.”
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
⚖️ “this is not a story about journalists at all: it is a story about our right, as citizens and human beings, to know more of the world around us… there can be no stronger proof of journalism’s power than the targeting of journalists by those who do not want their wrongdoings exposed.”
She argues the UK must show its commitment to #WPS in both foreign & domestic policy to stay credible on #GenderPeace&Security
💬 “...HMG must ensure their whole-of- society approach to defence and societal resilience is gender-responsive...”
💬 “...HMG must ensure their whole-of- society approach to defence and societal resilience is gender-responsive...”
October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
She argues the UK must show its commitment to #WPS in both foreign & domestic policy to stay credible on #GenderPeace&Security
💬 “...HMG must ensure their whole-of- society approach to defence and societal resilience is gender-responsive...”
💬 “...HMG must ensure their whole-of- society approach to defence and societal resilience is gender-responsive...”
Davit examines the broader political context, varied opposition responses, and what the elections reveal about Georgia’s democratic trajectory.
💬 “An important question to ask now is not who was right about 4th October, but what should be done next.”
💬 “An important question to ask now is not who was right about 4th October, but what should be done next.”
October 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Davit examines the broader political context, varied opposition responses, and what the elections reveal about Georgia’s democratic trajectory.
💬 “An important question to ask now is not who was right about 4th October, but what should be done next.”
💬 “An important question to ask now is not who was right about 4th October, but what should be done next.”
Poorly enforced sanctions have enabled new centres of power & profit.
💬 “...Georgia’s emerging role as a critical node in sanctions evasion, where capital inflows & commercial registrations converge with illicit financial practices to sustain Russia’s wartime economy.”
💬 “...Georgia’s emerging role as a critical node in sanctions evasion, where capital inflows & commercial registrations converge with illicit financial practices to sustain Russia’s wartime economy.”
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Poorly enforced sanctions have enabled new centres of power & profit.
💬 “...Georgia’s emerging role as a critical node in sanctions evasion, where capital inflows & commercial registrations converge with illicit financial practices to sustain Russia’s wartime economy.”
💬 “...Georgia’s emerging role as a critical node in sanctions evasion, where capital inflows & commercial registrations converge with illicit financial practices to sustain Russia’s wartime economy.”
As Stijn writes, the #FarRight’s power is not just electoral, it’s discursive:
💬 “A key lesson for mainstream parties and media elsewhere – and this certainly includes the UK – is not to let the far right set the terms of the debate to the extent it has in the Netherlands.”
💬 “A key lesson for mainstream parties and media elsewhere – and this certainly includes the UK – is not to let the far right set the terms of the debate to the extent it has in the Netherlands.”
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
As Stijn writes, the #FarRight’s power is not just electoral, it’s discursive:
💬 “A key lesson for mainstream parties and media elsewhere – and this certainly includes the UK – is not to let the far right set the terms of the debate to the extent it has in the Netherlands.”
💬 “A key lesson for mainstream parties and media elsewhere – and this certainly includes the UK – is not to let the far right set the terms of the debate to the extent it has in the Netherlands.”
🎙️ Speakers:
• Prof Simon Mabon (SEPAD / Lancaster)
• Dr Nour Abu-Assab (CTDC)
• Dr Sanam Vakil (Chatham House)
We'll explore:
🔹 Regional realignment
🔹 Civic movements & identity
🔹 Post-sectarian governance & rebuilding
ℹ️ More info: fpc.org.uk/events/forgi...
• Prof Simon Mabon (SEPAD / Lancaster)
• Dr Nour Abu-Assab (CTDC)
• Dr Sanam Vakil (Chatham House)
We'll explore:
🔹 Regional realignment
🔹 Civic movements & identity
🔹 Post-sectarian governance & rebuilding
ℹ️ More info: fpc.org.uk/events/forgi...
October 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎙️ Speakers:
• Prof Simon Mabon (SEPAD / Lancaster)
• Dr Nour Abu-Assab (CTDC)
• Dr Sanam Vakil (Chatham House)
We'll explore:
🔹 Regional realignment
🔹 Civic movements & identity
🔹 Post-sectarian governance & rebuilding
ℹ️ More info: fpc.org.uk/events/forgi...
• Prof Simon Mabon (SEPAD / Lancaster)
• Dr Nour Abu-Assab (CTDC)
• Dr Sanam Vakil (Chatham House)
We'll explore:
🔹 Regional realignment
🔹 Civic movements & identity
🔹 Post-sectarian governance & rebuilding
ℹ️ More info: fpc.org.uk/events/forgi...
🔹 Calls to better harness UK #SoftPower — echoing themes from FPC’s recent report
🔹 Concern over #TransnationalRepression incl. Jimmy Lai
🔹 Support for anti-#kleptocracy action & tackling foreign interference
🔹 Focus on #Ukraine, resilience & defence
🔹 Concern over #TransnationalRepression incl. Jimmy Lai
🔹 Support for anti-#kleptocracy action & tackling foreign interference
🔹 Focus on #Ukraine, resilience & defence
October 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🔹 Calls to better harness UK #SoftPower — echoing themes from FPC’s recent report
🔹 Concern over #TransnationalRepression incl. Jimmy Lai
🔹 Support for anti-#kleptocracy action & tackling foreign interference
🔹 Focus on #Ukraine, resilience & defence
🔹 Concern over #TransnationalRepression incl. Jimmy Lai
🔹 Support for anti-#kleptocracy action & tackling foreign interference
🔹 Focus on #Ukraine, resilience & defence