Sophia Gaston is a Senior Advisor at The Asia Group. She is a British foreign policy researcher and geopolitical analyst specializing in Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security, democratic resilience, and strategic competition. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Statecraft and National Security at King’s College London and holds senior affiliations with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, the National Security College at the Australian National University, and the European Policy Centre.
Sophia advises the UK Government on foreign policy, geopolitical risk, and China capabilities, and has played a leading role in shaping the national conversation around AUKUS, founding the British AUKUS Industry Forum and hosting the inaugural AUKUS Dialogue in Washington, D.C. She is a frequent media commentator and has held senior roles in leading think tanks, including as Director of the British Foreign Policy Group.
Sophia brings a unique perspective that connects strategic analysis with public sentiment and political culture, helping democracies strengthen their global competitiveness and alliance frameworks.