In our increasingly inter-connected world, more and more policy objectives have their source in global issues.

Delivering the goals that guide our work requires collaboration across and beyond government. That work also crosses international boundaries to support both national and broader interests.

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Preventing and resolving conflict

We’re active worldwide, working with other nations and international organisations, to help prevent conflict and build peace.

Countering terrorism and weapons proliferation

We work with our partners in Government and internationally to tackle these challenges to security at home and abroad.

Promoting a low carbon, high growth economy

Our work towards a low carbon, high growth global economy will help reduce threats to economic and climate security.

Developing effective international institutions

We're working to develop representative systems, based on core values, that respond to global challenges.

Taking forward an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

An overwhelming majority of UN states voted for detailed work in 2009 on the ATT. This work will lead to the development of a legally-binding treaty on conventional arms. An effective ATT will bring benefits across society.

Lifting the nuclear shadow: Creating the conditions for abolishing nuclear weapons

New policy information paper lays out six specific steps towards achieving the vision of a world free from nuclear weapons.