White Papers
In-depth, evidence-based policy research grounded in clear values and pursued flexibly — on diplomatic strategy, trade resilience, political liberalism, and the place of faith in modern Britain.
National Security
February 13, 2026
Fighting an Abstraction: Why the Law Can’t Stop ‘Extremism’
The paper argues that “extremism” is too vague and subjective to serve as an effective legal or counter-terrorism category. It recommends focusing on direct indicators of violence and replacing the concept of extremism in charity regulation with clearer legal categories such as sedition and subversion.
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Hope and Disharmony on the Horn: Somaliland Recognition and its Implications
An assessment of whether Britain should recognise Somaliland's independence, arguing against recognition due to risks of regional destabilisation, Turkish NATO obstruction, and damage to post-colonial border norms, advocating instead for stronger support of a unified Somalia.
Foreign Policy
December 13, 2025
Türkiye as a Middle Power and Mediator in a Multipolar Order
An analysis of Türkiye's evolving role as a transactional middle power balancing NATO membership with strategic autonomy, covering its relations with the EU, Black Sea, Mediterranean, and Balkans, and what this means for British foreign policy.
Foreign Policy
December 13, 2025
Foreign Influence in the UK Government
Pickthall House presents a comprehensive analysis of how foreign state actors and their proxies shape UK decision-making across four domains: defence and security, foreign policy, domestic political structures, and international development. The paper documents specific case studies and recommends a four-pillar legislative and institutional reform programme.
Policy
October 1, 2025
Oil in the Amazon
A strategic policy brief arguing that Britain should significantly deepen its investment in Guyana's rapidly expanding crude oil and natural gas sector, leveraging Commonwealth ties, North Sea expertise, and growing bilateral defence cooperation to diversify Atlantic energy supply chains, reduce dependence on American and Eurasian crude imports, and counter Chinese influence in the Caribbean.
Energy Security
September 3, 2025
How Special is the Relationship? – A brief history of US-UK Diplomacy
A critical assessment of the "Special Relationship" between the US and UK, charting its Cold War origins, its deeply asymmetrical present, and the growing case for Britain to assert greater foreign policy independence as American isolationism rises and geopolitical multipolarity accelerates.
Foreign Policy
April 30, 2025
Israel’s Military Priorities, Population Transfers, and the Hostage Crisis
A detailed examination of Israel's ceasefire and hostage negotiation conduct from October 2023 to April 2025, arguing that Israel has consistently prioritised military objectives and forced population transfer over hostage recovery and diplomatic resolution, with policy recommendations for the UK.
Gaza Conflict
April 26, 2025