Plus: After the kidnapping of this Christian girl, we should cut off aid to Pakistan. And: Muslims must face up the fact that terror is claimed in their name.
It should initiate an “International Prosperity Initiative” – to provide an alternative to the “aid” agendas of authoritarian rivals.
Overseas aid is not just compassionate, but directly tackles the root causes of problems such as extremism and migration which impact us at home.
Tackling the causes of modern slavery must be a top priority for the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
It really was a trip that will be forever etched into my mind. I was utterly stupid and irresponsible to go. But I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
In a world that changes as fast as this one, constant intellectual regeneration should be our goal. Our recovery papers are a contribution to that.
In that sense, his speech could easily have been given by a much more fitting figure for the Ditchley Foundation: Tony Blair.
The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us the importance of supply chain security, whether for PPE or critical minerals.
The political foundations of other centre-right governments around the world wield significant influence and are powerful tools for foreign policy.
It is seldom a good sign when Governments decide to tinker with the Whitehall architecture.
Throughout the world, there has been a disconnect between British aid and other elements of our overseas policy.
Furthermore, the change creates a brand new cart to put before the horse – that’s to say, the awaited defence and security review.
We must stand shoulder to shoulder with those who need us most. Not just because it is in our national interest, but because it is the right thing to do.
Plus: Don’t force MPs who are sick or shielding back to Parliament, Jacob. And: let’s divert aid money to seek a vaccine.
The election of Joe Biden is a chance to re-commit to our humanitarian obligations – and the One Nation caucus has proposals for how to do so.