Geostrategy Programme

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

Why should Britain invest in military spacepower?

Gabriel Elefteriu sets out the case for Britain to engage in the current military space race and prepare for a potential conflict in space

What allies want: Appraising Britain’s defence relationships

William Freer and Dr Alexander Lanoszka appraise over 30 of the United Kingdom’s defence relationships with key allies and partners

The trilateral initiative: A minilateral to catalyse Russia’s defeat?

James Rogers and William Freer examine how the Britain, alongside Poland and Ukraine, can help Ukraine defeat Russia and secure victory

Empowering Britain’s warship production

Emma Salisbury examines how Britain’s naval shipbuilding production can be enhanced in a more competitive era

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 2024 Third Plenum: Great Expectations or Hard Times?

Charles Parton assesses the potential deliberations of the Chinese Communist Party’s Third Plenum, which is due to be held in July 2024

Observing China: Three principles for the next British government

Elizabeth Lindley introduces the Council on Geostrategy’s China Observatory and identifies three principles for Britain when engaging with Beijing

A more lethal Royal Navy: Sharpening Britain’s naval power

William Freer and Emma Salisbury investigate how Britain can sharpen its naval power for increased geopolitical competition

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