Papers

Securonomics: The contribution of a Defence Industrial Strategy

William Freer and Paul Mason outline how HM government can use securonomics to grow the economy and enhance British security

The requirement for missile and air defence

William Freer examines what missile threats Britain faces and how the UK should bolster its missile and air defences.

Putting trade and investment with China into perspective

Charles Parton argues that while the UK should continue to trade and invest with Beijing, national security should come first

China, science and technology: Advancing geopolitical aims

Charles Parton argues that the development of new science and technologies dominate China's strategy to lead a new international order.

Empowering Britain’s maritime-industrial base

Emma Salisbury identifies the centrality of the maritime industry to British interests and recommends how the UK can enhance the sector

Anti-Americanism will remain the foundation of the PRC’s foreign policy

Charles Parton argues that anti-Americanism is the foundation of the CCP's foreign policy doctrine and diplomatic initiatives

The assimilationist turn in Tibet policy in the Xi Jinping era

Matthew Akester analyses how the PRC is dialing back the nominal autonomy guaranteed to its Tibetan areas in the 1982 constitution

Clean Power 2030: Too fast, too furious?

Mann Virdee advocates for a more realistic and strategic approach to HM Government's plans to achieve clean power by 2030

The value and challenges of AUKUS

Emma Salisbury identifies the centrality of AUKUS to British strategic interests and recommends how the UK can improve its chances of success

Sealift: Commercial shipping’s potential in military logistics

Charlotte Kleberg highlights the need for commercial shipping solutions in military logistics to ensure effective support for the Royal Navy