[wanabidii] British attitudes on UK foreign policy, plus...

…diet and climate, WHO and Ebola, Greek elections View in browser   |   Send to colleague Dear Colleague, A majority of both the British public and opinion-formers believe that the UK should seek to remain a 'great power', reveals the new Chatham House–YouGov survey on attitudes towards UK foreign policy. Plus, following on from a recent Chatham House research paper, a new expert comment explores why a shift towards a less meat-intensive diet is necessary to combat climate change. Experts also examine the effects of the Greek election result and the World Health Organization's plan to reform its emergency response in the wake of Ebola. Internationalism or Isolationism? The latest Chatham House–YouGov survey suggests that while there is little consensus among the British public on major foreign policy issues, there is support for the UK to pursue an ambitious international agenda. Plus, listen to the new podcast on Britain's interests in East Asia and explore the foreign policy challenges and choices that will face the next UK government in our general election portal. Read the research paper > Listen to the podcast 'Does Britain Matter in East Asia?' > Explore UK General Election 2015 > Left Unchecked, Western Diets Could Derail Climate Action Urgent action to address unsustainable levels of meat consumption is needed if governments are to meet internationally agreed targets to limit global warming. Read article > Devil in the Detail for WHO's Ebola Resolution Policy failure over the Ebola response has prompted the WHO to seek to centralize its emergency operations. But whether this strategy will work in the context of the organization's devolved governance structure – which in effect means there are seven WHOs, not one – is unclear. Read expert comment > Fears of 'Grexit' Are Still Greatly Exaggerated Syriza's election victory is more likely to lead to bitter compromise than a showdown with Berlin and the troika. Read expert comment > Labour's Foreign Policy: Principles and Priorities FEATURED EVENT Monday 2 February | 18:00 - 19:00 Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, UK Chair: Dr Robin Niblett CMG, Director, Chatham House The event will be followed by a reception. Register> Connect Forward this email | Unsubscribe

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