British Institute for 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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Soft Power in a Hard World
Read more: Soft Power in a Hard WorldLast weekend, my phone buzzed with a message from a friend who is involved in diplomacy. It was a Facebook link to a British embassy event that was showcasing the soft power hegemony that is Paddington Bear and…
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‘Defence’ in Review
Read more: ‘Defence’ in ReviewAs we prepare to bring you the next season on the podcast, it’s worth revisiting our season on Security, Strategy, and Defence. The series started with Professor Phillips O’Brien discussing his book The Strategists: How War Made Them…
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Dispatches: Sub-Saharan Africa, Pt. II
Read more: Dispatches: Sub-Saharan Africa, Pt. IIEditor’s Note: This piece is brought to you by Vincenz Bill, a trainee at the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with the Renew Europe Group. His work focuses on issues related to EU accession countries in…