Reset: Building modern partnerships with the countries of the global south

Instead of understanding ‘the south’ as increasingly powerful, we remain stuck in frames which view this large range of countries as marginal to UK interests, and/or places where we give aid to ‘help’. As a result, we risk missing what is at stake for us. 

In a turbulent multi-polar world, the UK risks losing influence just when it matters most. But by engaging purposefully with the global south, we can help tackle the climate crisis, strengthen stability, and shore up prosperity for the British people. We have more tools than we think – it’s time to use them.