Geopolitics Programme

The future of Britain’s defence posture in the Indo-Pacific

Rory Copinger-Symes CBE explains how Britain can enhance its defence posture in the Indo-Pacific in the aftermath of Operation HIGHMAST.

Countering Chinese lawfare in the Indo-Pacific

Deniz Güzel explains methods of lawfare used by the People's Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific, and how the United Kingdom can respond.

The People’s Republic of China’s economic coercion in the Indo-Pacific

Gray Sergeant presents three researchers' explanations of Chinese economic coercion in the Indo-Pacific and methods of resistance.

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

Understanding Xi Jinping’s ‘reform and opening up’

Charles Parton assesses what 'reform and opening up' means under Xi Jinping, and its implications for China's development trajectory

Could the South China Sea bubble over into conflict?

Charles Parton details the current tensions in the South China Sea between the PRC, ASEAN, the Philippines and its allies

The South China Sea: Historical and legal background

Bill Hayton analyses the CCP's territorial claims in the South China Sea from a historical and legal perspective

China: The top 10 priorities for early Labour government action

Charles Parton outlines 10 priorities for the Labour government in dealing with China. A paper published with the Coalition on Secure Technology

Xi Jinping sticks to his guns: The 2024 Third Plenum

George Magnus analyses the outcome of the PRC’s recent Third Plenum and discusses the likely implications for the Chinese economy

Who are Britain’s most important allies and partners?

Dr William D. James analyses survey data to identify the UK’s most important allies and partners now and in 2030