The Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review
Defence Committee
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Inquiry
In this inquiry, we explore how the Government should conduct an Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review. The review is considered “the most radical reassessment of [the UK’s] place in the world since the end of the Cold War”, and covers “all aspects of international policy”. This inquiry will …
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Recommendations
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Events
Activity timeline 4 events
22 Oct
2020
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13 Aug
2020
2020
Report published
17 Mar
2020
2020
Oral evidence
10 Mar
2020
2020
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
17 Mar 2020
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The Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO · Cabinet Office
The Lord Stirrup KG GCB AFC · Ministry of Defence
10 Mar 2020
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Integrated security, defence and foreign policy review (ISDFR)
Douglas Barrie · International Institute for Strategic Studies
Malcolm Chalmers · Royal United Services Institute
Tom McKane · Ministry of Defence
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Search of Strategy — The 2020 Integrated Review | HC 165 | 13 Aug 2020 | 17 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
In Search of Strategy — The 2020 I…
It remains to be seen whether the foreign policy aspect of the Review will produce...
It remains to be seen whether the foreign policy aspect of the Review will produce a distinct Foreign Policy Strategy or whether this will be combined with a National Security Strategy. Whether the Review produces one, two, or three documents, …
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Government Response
The government states that the Integrated Review is addressing all the issues raised regarding explaining risk, defining key terms, and answering the specific questions posed, without providing further detail.
Ministry of Defence
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
In Search of Strategy — The 2020 I…
We have heard that in order to identify the desired “ends” of the UK’s security,...
We have heard that in order to identify the desired “ends” of the UK’s security, defence, development and foreign policy, the Review must clearly articulate the UK’s interests and values. Whilst scrutiny of the UK’s foreign policy falls to the …
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Government Response
The Government states that all the points regarding the UK's national interest, values, and pursuit of objectives through hard and soft power will be addressed by the Review, which will consider the ends, ways, and means of UK policy.
Ministry of Defence
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
In Search of Strategy — The 2020 I…
Particularly at a time of such geopolitical uncertainty, it is vital that the foreign policy...
Particularly at a time of such geopolitical uncertainty, it is vital that the foreign policy aspect of the review reflects the UK’s understanding of, and ambitions for, its international relationships and partnerships. Our colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee are …
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Government Response
The Government states that the Integrated Review will define the UK's role and strategic aims in the world, acknowledging that its network of bilateral relationships and alliances will be an important theme. However, it does not explicitly commit to a clear and detailed analysis of specific relationship categories as requested.
Ministry of Defence
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
In Search of Strategy — The 2020 I…
Capability decisions made as part of the Review should be informed by the Review’s foreign...
Capability decisions made as part of the Review should be informed by the Review’s foreign policy analysis, threat and risk assessment and defence operating concepts. Defence planning assumptions and the UK’s overall defence posture should be reviewed, and informed by …
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Government Response
The government states that the Integrated Review is an opportunity for Defence to rebalance and modernize forces by investing in new capabilities and divesting from less useful ones. MOD planning teams are currently assessing future operating environments and proposing capabilities to counter emerging threats.
Ministry of Defence
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