Economy

How much should Britain be investing in defence

The Council on Geostrategy asks nine experts how much Britain should be spending on defence

China’s National People’s Congress and the economy: Short change

George Magnus investigates the National People’s Congress of 2024 and what it said about the direction of China’s economy

Britain’s future is in technology and innovation

Dr Mann Virdee details Britain’s historical prowess in innovation and technology, and how it can be a future pioneer

What bilateral security agreements mean for Ukraine

Dr Alexander Lanoszka analyses what the various bilateral security agreements mean for Ukraine in the short- and long-term

Is it time to rethink European security?

The Council on Geostrategy asks eight experts how they think European security should be reconsidered in light of Russian aggression

The CPTPP: Britain’s geopolitical strategy and beyond

Dr Minako Morita-Jaeger analyses some of the key geostrategic considerations for Britain as it becomes a full member of the CPTPP

How can partners enhance support for Ukraine?

The Council on Geostrategy asks ten experts how support for Ukraine can be enhanced by the United Kingdom and its partners

Britain’s steel industry is at a crossroads

Dr Mann Virdee analyses the implications of the closure of the blast furnaces at Britain’s largest steelworks in Port Talbot

Port Talbot blast furnace closure: What are the implications?

The Council on Geostrategy asks seven experts what the implications of the closure of Port Talbot’s blast furnaces are

Frozen assets: Avoiding the zero-sum game in supporting Ukraine

Dr Michael Martin Richter argues that frozen Russian Central Bank assets should be used to assist Kyiv, particularly by European powers