In Search of Strategy — The 2020 Integrated Review

Select Committee
Defence Committee HC 165 13 August 2020
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 17 items (17 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 17 of 17 classified)
Accepted 12
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 4
Government response
In Search of Strategy—The 2020 Integrated Review: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2019–21 · published 22 Oct 2020
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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7 Recommendation Acknowledged
Para 42
It remains to be seen whether the foreign policy aspect of the Review will produce...
Recommendation
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, … Read more
Government Response Summary
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.
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8 Recommendation Acknowledged
Para 46
We have heard that in order to identify the desired “ends” of the UK’s security,...
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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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9 Recommendation Acknowledged
Para 57
Particularly at a time of such geopolitical uncertainty, it is vital that the foreign policy...
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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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16 Recommendation Acknowledged
Para 106
Capability decisions made as part of the Review should be informed by the Review’s foreign...
Recommendation
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 … Read more
Government Response Summary
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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