Policy Papers

Better space: Consolidating the UK National Space Enterprise

Gabriel Elefteriu sets out why a National Space Enterprise should be central to reforming the UK’s approach to the space domain

Crises and challenges in the First Island Chain: A British response

Gray Sergeant outlines how Britain should respond to aggressive actions taken by Beijing in the First Island Chain

Britain’s hypersonic challenge: Strategic opportunities and risks

William Freer explains what hypersonics weapons are, why countries want them and the British development and use cases for such systems

China’s PLAN: Maritime dominion beyond the South China Sea

Emma Salisbury investigates the PRC’s naval build up and modernisation and its implications for the geopolitics of the South China Sea

AI power and British strategy

Robert Bassett Cross, Harry Halem and Gabriel Elefteriu present how Britain can best harness the potential of artificial intelligence

Chinese cellular (IoT) modules: Countering the threat

Charles Parton OBE investigates the threat Chinese CIMs pose to the UK as well as other free and open countries

The Red Sea: Britain’s uncertain link

James Fargher analyses Britain’s contemporary interests in the Red Sea, before arguing for a more permanent naval presence in the region

Internet neutrality: Options for Britain

Prof. John Hemmings analyses internet neutrality in a British context and options for the country as it rethinks its approach

Europe’s new ‘Moonshot’ space plan: How should Britain respond?

Gabriel Elefteriu FRAeS breaks down Europe’s ‘Revolution Space’ report, identifying areas for improvement and interest to the UK

The climate and migration: Implications for Britain

Jack Richardson and William Young explain how Britain can enhance its approach to both ‘climate-induced’ and ‘climate-provoked’ migration