Russia

The hypersonic threat to the United Kingdom

William Freer analyses the hypersonic capabilities of Russia and China and whether they pose a threat to the United Kingdom

Why Britain needs a larger navy

William Freer and James Rogers analyse the geostrategic rationale behind the UK’s need for a larger navy, and how this can best be achieved

What is the biggest challenge facing the UK in 2024?

The Council on Geostrategy asks twelve experts what the biggest challenge facing the UK will be in 2024 for the new year’s first Big Ask

EU on manoeuvres? Managing the geopolitical energy environment

Mustafa Demir and Prof. Amelia Hadfield investigate Europe’s post-Russia energy policy in a two-part series

How Britain can better support Ukraine to fight a war of attrition

William Freer recommends the best way forward for Britain in supporting Ukraine to now fight a war of attrition

Hypersonic weapon systems: High expectations

Gabriel Elefteriu and William Freer provide an overview of hypersonic weapons and the capabilities certain countries possess currently

What should be on the new foreign secretary’s agenda?

The Council on Geostrategy asks nine experts what should be on the agenda of David Cameron, the new foreign secretary

How can support for Ukraine be maintained?

The Council on Geostrategy asks eight strategic experts how support for Ukraine can be maintained in the short- and long-term

Telling the truth: How Britain helped the Soviets win

Prof. Andrew Lambert analyses the extent of British aid to the Soviet Union during the Second World War

From Jim O’Neill to Xi Jinping: Whatever happened to BRICS?

Prof. Michael Cox analyses the contesting narratives around the 2023 BRICS summit and lessons that can be drawn from both sides