UK space strategy and the national space interest: A methodological approach
Gabriel Elefteriu outlines Britain’s national space interest and provides a methodological approach for UK space strategy making.
Science and Technology
Science, not ‘Sir Humphrey’: Fixing Whitehall’s ‘tepid bath’
Dr Mann Virdee explains problems facing the Civil Service’s science and technology capabilities and highlights potential reforms.
Putting trade and investment with China into perspective
Charles Parton argues that while the UK should continue to trade and invest with Beijing, national security should come first
China, science and technology: Advancing geopolitical aims
Charles Parton argues that the development of new science and technologies dominate China's strategy to lead a new international order.
Empowering Britain’s maritime-industrial base
Emma Salisbury identifies the centrality of the maritime industry to British interests and recommends how the UK can enhance the sector
Clean Power 2030: Too fast, too furious?
Mann Virdee advocates for a more realistic and strategic approach to HM Government's plans to achieve clean power by 2030
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
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
How can Britain become more prosperous?
Dr Mann Virdee investigates the link between science, technology and prosperity and how innovation can help Britain prosper