UK in Asia

It is unclear whether the U.K. government is willing to translate its words about human rights into action and hold Chinese officials responsible for serious human rights violations. 

Bold promises made during her election campaign, combined with serious domestic challenges, may hamper Truss’ ability to build the U.K.’s footprint in the region.

While Global Britain is touted as an opportunity to “shape the world of the future,” it is heavily reliant on ties to the past.

The U.K.’s naval presence in East Asia has provoked an angry response from China.

The announcement comes as a U.K. strike group heads to region.

Both countries have much to gain concretely from AI collaboration.

The upcoming “global deployment” is intended to reinforce the U.K.’s tilt toward the Indo-Pacific region.

The U.K. needs to think more ambitiously – and more coherently – about its own capabilities and objectives in Central Asia.

As the HMS Queen Elizabeth and its entourage departs Portsmouth later this year, it will take with it a number of burdens and challenges.

A closer look at recent developments between the two countries, both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.

A post-Brexit Britain will double down on the Asia-Pacific.