British Institute of Global Affairs
Think to the future. Think BIGA.
New Conversations. New Direction.
The British Institute for Global Affairs is dedicated to initiating, encouraging, and stimulating new discussions about the United Kingdom and its place in the world.
Our Services
BIGA is dedicated to promoting new discussions about the UK and its place in the world. Through pertinent research, engaging conversations, and thoughtful commentary pieces, BIGA provides the stimulus for practical policy and visionary leadership.
Mission
In a world that is increasingly fragmented along geographical, political, and economic lines, a sense of national identity and purpose is required to navigate the challenges of the future. Click below to read our full mission.
causes and Campaigns
There is more to politics than just discussion. BIGA is proud to promote, share, and encourage campaigns at all levels that contribute to a flourishing United Kingdom.
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Latest News
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What the UK Brings to the Table: Reflections on Representation, Diversity, and Diplomacy from the Y20
Read more: What the UK Brings to the Table: Reflections on Representation, Diversity, and Diplomacy from the Y20When we think about the UK on the global stage, we often default to institutions such as Parliament, trade agreements, or foreign policy doctrines. But at forums like the G20, representation is not just institutional, it is deeply…
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Practicalities and Principles: Why the G7 Struggles with Climate Change
Read more: Practicalities and Principles: Why the G7 Struggles with Climate ChangeAs a Y7 representative of UK youth on ecological crises to the G7, I was responsible for representing the views of young people from the UK about ecological and climate crises to G7 leaders. Out of all the…
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Flying Jets in Modern Directions
Read more: Flying Jets in Modern DirectionsKerosene is part of an indispensable group of molecules imported to fuel British air travel. Given that much of the world’s economy depends on it, it would be no surprise to find that open conflict in the Gulf—the…