In the last five years, following a landmark report by the Bishop of Truro into Christian persecution worldwide, the promotion of international religious freedom has become a new priority, and a notable success story, for British diplomacy. But this vitally important policy now faces both risks from political change and Foreign Office inertia. A new … Continued

Washington’s and London’s “business as usual” approach toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has come to a screeching halt, as most transatlantic policymakers have finally realized the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has its own economic, security, and technology worldview which conflicts with US and UK national interests and values. Global flashpoints – from growing … Continued

The war in Ukraine has made its mark on the world and European history, comparable to that of the Second World War. With over 7 million people displaced within Europe and many more displaced internally, within Ukraine, together with the utter destruction of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure caused by the Russian army, the cost of the war, … Continued

As Britain pursues net zero and the decarbonisation of road transport, electric vehicles are currently set to play a major role in the UK's future economy. This in turn means a major role for China in supplying those vehicles. As things stand, Beijing controls 80% of global refinement capacity for the raw minerals used in … Continued