
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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Season 5, Podcast #2: The United States of America
Read more: Season 5, Podcast #2: The United States of AmericaWelcome to the second installment of our series on the Youth G20! In this episode, we speak to the Fragility, Conflict and Violence delegate from our host country, the United States of America. Courtney Blankenship has a background…
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Season 5, Podcast #1: The UK Delegation
Read more: Season 5, Podcast #1: The UK DelegationWelcome to the first episode on BIGA’s exclusive series on the Youth G20! Each year, the country that hosts the G20 is also expected to host different engagement groups such as the Women20, Business20, ThinkTank20, and others. BIGA’s…
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‘Transactionalism’: Instinct or Metamorphosis?
Read more: ‘Transactionalism’: Instinct or Metamorphosis?‘Transactionalism’ has reentered the zeitgeist due to the perceived collapse of the post Cold War world—where the Liberal International Order (LIO), and multilateralism, had once triumphed over the warmongering cynicism of the 20th century. However, this norm is…


