Science and Technology

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

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

British science and technology in 2024: Implications for ‘Net Zero’

Mann Virdee investigates how Britain can build a greener, more competitive, and resilient science and technology base