Helene von Bismarck
Historian, writer and political commentator focused on British history and foreign policy, fellow of the Royal Historical Society and senior associate fellow at RUSI, author of Fantastic Kingdom.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 31min
Fantastic Kingdom: Dr Helene von Bismarck on her latest book, and Britain
Helena (Dr Helene) von Bismarck, historian, writer and commentator on British history and foreign policy, offers a stranger's view of Britain. She discusses how domestic institutions shape international behaviour. She explores island identity, Brexit and polarization. She examines migration, multicultural symbols and threats to public institutions and soft power.
May 9, 2024 • 1h 12min
A critical friend: Helene von Bismarck on Britain and the World
German historian Helene von Bismarck discusses Brexit aftermath, British identity debates, German perspectives on EU discourse, stereotypes, geopolitics, aid spending in Ukraine, UK's foreign policy stance post-Brexit, and reflections on democracy in a casual chat.
