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Middle East Association Revived To Boost UK Understanding Of The Region
Foreign affairs
Middle East Association Revived To Boost UK Understanding Of The Region
Exclusive: A former senior UK diplomat has resurrected the influential Middle East Association to act as a platform for “strategic, high-level” discussions between powerful politicians, ambassadors, experts, NGOs and businesses.
Labour MP Calls For 'Sense Of Urgency' In Stepping Up Support For Ukraine
Defence
Labour MP Calls For "Sense Of Urgency" In Stepping Up Support For Ukraine
Labour MP Tim Roca has said that support for Ukraine needs to be “stepped up” urgently as the war enters a “new phase”.
Rishi Sunak Tells MPs 'Work Needs To Be Done' On Defence Production
Defence
Rishi Sunak Tells MPs "Work Needs To Be Done" On Defence Production
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told MPs that the past year had shown that the UK and its allies needed to do more work on defence industrial production.
Labour must be ready to transform the UK's relationship with the Middle East
Foreign affairs
By Sir William Patey
Labour must be ready to transform the UK's relationship with the Middle East
As the Labour Party faces the increasing prospect of governance, a paradigm shift in British foreign policy is imminent. The establishment of the Labour Middle East Council (LMEC) is both timely and critical, aimed at enhancing the Party's understanding of, and engagement with, the region.
Labour Middle East Council Launched To 'Turn A New Page' In Foreign Policy
Foreign affairs
Labour Middle East Council Launched To "Turn A New Page" In Foreign Policy
Exclusive: A new initiative is being launched to "turn a new page" on relations between a potential future Labour government and countries across the Middle East, as senior diplomats predict a "paradigm shift" in British foreign policy.
Senior Conservatives Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's IRGC As Terrorists
Defence
Senior Conservatives Urge Government To Proscribe Iran's IRGC As Terrorists
The Government is under growing pressure from its own MPs to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation following the recent terror attack in Israel.
Foreign Secretary Praises Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Style
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Praises Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Style
Foreign secretary James Cleverly has said that he believes former US President Donald Trump did some “very surprising and positive things” in his approach to foreign policy.
Government Warns Against Shutting Out China After Spy Allegations
Foreign affairs
Government Warns Against Shutting Out China After Spy Allegations
Conservative MPs have stressed the importance of continued dialogue with China, with the deputy prime minister saying it was important to "look the Chinese in the eye" and one backbench MP warning that “fear” could affect the UK’s ability to compete with other nations and defend itself.
Foreign Committee Chair Wants MPs To Be 'Less Obsessed' With Russian Sanctions
Foreign affairs
Foreign Committee Chair Wants MPs To Be "Less Obsessed" With Russian Sanctions
Chair of the foreign affairs committee Alicia Kearns has said “we need to become less obsessed with sanctions” as a tool to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, arguing that they are only a temporary measure.
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Brexit
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns has said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly should have a consistent, visible presence in Brussels in order to develop the UK’s “new” post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have 'Failed' To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign affairs
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have "Failed" To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair Alicia Kearns will put pressure on politicians around the world to take a more “balanced” international approach and use deterrence to stop ongoing conflict in the Balkans.
Maximising our soft power is vital to tackle global challenges
Foreign affairs
By Ryan Henson
Maximising our soft power is vital to tackle global challenges
I’m an optimist. Optimistic for the prospect of a better country, a better world, and an increasingly important role which the United Kingdom can play within it – now, in 2030 and in 2050.
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
Defence
By Alicia Kearns MP
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
Over the past two decades, our security challenges have been defined by the need to protect our people from terrorist groups that increasingly behaved like states. But between now and 2050 our entire state apparatus needs to reconfigure and focus on our most critical priority: protecting our people from states that behave like terrorists.
While the West’s powers fight amongst themselves, China is rubbing her hands
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
While the West’s powers fight amongst themselves, China is rubbing her hands
Three months on from the G7, Western unity has taken two sucker punches - withdrawal from Afghanistan and the formation of Aukus - which have left the honeyed words of Carbis Bay looking empty, and given China no end of pleasure.
We must de-radicalise western foreign policy
Foreign affairs
By Lord Sarfraz
We must de-radicalise western foreign policy
In every instance, “radical Westernism” has led to complete failure, contributing to the triumph of autocracy over liberty and diminishing the influence and security of the West.
Vietnam revealed the importance of empathy, Afghanistan tragically reinforces that lesson
Foreign affairs
By Dr Claire Yorke
Vietnam revealed the importance of empathy, Afghanistan tragically reinforces that lesson
In Afghanistan, as in Vietnam, the West did not sufficiently understand the systems and structures of governance and power, and underestimated the vision and commitment of their adversaries.
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of 'Bullying' Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Defence
Defence Secretary Accuses Animal Rights Campaigners Of "Bullying" Over Afghanistan Evacuations
Ben Wallace has denied accusations of blocking an animal rescue charity from attempting to fly more than 100 animals out of Afghanistan.
Boris Johnson Says UK Is Doing 'Everything We Can' To Get People Out Of Afghanistan As Deadline Looms
Defence
Boris Johnson Says UK Is Doing "Everything We Can" To Get People Out Of Afghanistan As Deadline Looms
The Prime Minister has claimed the "lion's share" of eligible people have been evacuated from Afghanistan but admitted there would still be those who "need help".
Defence Secretary Warns Afghanistan 'Heading Towards Civil War' As UK Moves To Withdraw Forces
Defence
Defence Secretary Warns Afghanistan "Heading Towards Civil War" As UK Moves To Withdraw Forces
The Defence Secretary has warned Afghanistan is heading towards another civil war in the wake of US and UK troops withdrawing.
Former Foreign Secretary Warns UK Aid Cuts Would 'Compound The Agony' Of Taliban Resurgence
Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Warns UK Aid Cuts Would "Compound The Agony" Of Taliban Resurgence
David Miliband has criticised "significant" foreign aid cuts by the UK, warning further withdrawal of support to Afghanistan would "compound the agony" for civilians.
Boris Johnson Announces End To 20 Year UK Military Mission In Afghanistan
Defence
Boris Johnson Announces End To 20 Year UK Military Mission In Afghanistan
The Prime Minister said all remaining British troops in the country would be "coming home" as he confirmed the end of the UK's role in the conflict.
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
Defence
UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review
Downing Street are set to scrap a policy aimed at the gradual disarmament of nuclear weapons following a major review into the UK's defence capabilities.
Investing in girls’ education should be at the heart of Britain’s foreign policy
Foreign affairs
By Laura Round
Investing in girls’ education should be at the heart of Britain’s foreign policy
The combined impact of school closures and economic crisis brought on by Covid-19 threaten to entrench educational inequality and roll back two decades of progress on learning.
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
Defence
By Kevan Jones MP
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
I fear the absence of a credible Defence and Equipment Plan could risk the Integrated Review immediately unravelling.