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Annual Chief of the Defence Staff Lecture
In his annual lecture to the Royal United Services Institute in London, the Chief of the Defence Staff said the Taliban ...
General Petraeus and Ambassador Sedwill: The International Mission in Afghanistan
General David H. Petraeus and Ambassador Mark Sedwell delivered speeches at RUSI today concerning the ongoing International Mission in Afghanistan and ...
General Petraeus and Ambassador Sedwill: The International Mission in Afghanistan
General David H. Petraeus and Ambassador Mark Sedwell delivered speeches at RUSI today concerning the ongoing International Mission in Afghanistan and ...
Afghanistan: Lessons for the Future
A lecture by the Rt Hon Jim Murphy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence. Jim Murphy talked about the priorities for ...
Taliban Perspectives on Reconciliation
Presenting the findings and policy implications of a new RUSI briefing paper on Taliban reconciliation. ...
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RUSI Newsbrief: Obama’s Afghanistan Drawdown Frames the Debate for 2012
28 Jul 2011 by Dr Lisa AronssonMission accomplished for the US president, but what will this mean for the US election in 2012?
Al-Qa'ida Terrorism The War on Terror Counter-insurgency Afghanistan Central and South Asia Pakistan United States Americas
Analysis: Analysing the implications for a complete US withdrawal in 2014
27 Jul 2011 by Professor Malcolm ChalmersFollowing a recent visit to Afghanistan, RUSI's Research Director assesses the impact of withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Central and South Asia
Analysis: Martin Dempsey on the Milestones for Success in Afghanistan
24 Jun 2011
Speaking to RUSI.org, the Chief of the United States Army and nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, discusses the milestones for success in Afghanistan.United States Americas Afghanistan Central and South Asia
Speaking to RUSI.org, the Chief of the United States Army and nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, discusses the milestones for success in Afghanistan.
United States Americas Afghanistan Central and South Asia
RUSI Journal: Community Defence in Afghanistan: A Model for Future Stabilisation?
2 Jun 2011 Community defence needs strong governance institutions and local support
Afghanistan Central and South Asia Counter-insurgency
RUSI Journal: Partnering with Local Forces: Vintage Wine, New Bottles and Future Opportunities
2 Jun 2011 Training and mentoring host-nation forces is an effective way to generate sufficient numbers for stabilisation
Afghanistan Central and South Asia Counter-insurgency
RUSI Newsbrief: A Pakistani and Pasthunwali Perspective on Af-Pak
31 May 2011 Af-Pak was hailed as a radical but effective change to US policy. But does it successfully take into account the cultural differences in the region?
The Pakistan Nexus Terrorism The War on Terror Afghanistan Central and South Asia Pakistan
RUSI Newsbrief: Death of a Criminal
31 May 2011 by Dr Jonathan EyalAmerica's most wanted man has been killed just months before the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Will his legacy live on?
Al-Qa'ida Terrorism The War on Terror Pakistan Central and South Asia Afghanistan
Analysis: Unmanned Systems: Confusing Ethics
20 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth QuintanaUnmanned Aerial Vehicles have prompted widespread criticism, despite having proven their value in a variety of contexts. In many cases, their use may be the most logical - and safest - option.
Technology Aerospace Law and Ethics Afghanistan Central and South Asia Pakistan Iraq Middle East and North Africa
Analysis: The Power of Art
20 Apr 2011 Art can help convey otherwise inexpressible ideas and emotions. On paper, canvas, and the stage, we are repeatedly confronted with images of ourselves and the world we live in - and we cannot help but respond to them.
Military Personnel History Afghanistan Central and South Asia
RUSI Defence Systems: Directed Energy: A Solution Looking for a Problem, or an Answer to the Improvised Explosive Devices Threat?
23 Mar 2011
David Hayes and Dr Stuart Dowling examine the potential of the electromagnetic pulse to provide the breakthrough in countering the insurgents’ main weaponTechnology Afghanistan Central and South Asia Counter-insurgency
David Hayes and Dr Stuart Dowling examine the potential of the electromagnetic pulse to provide the breakthrough in countering the insurgents’ main weapon
Technology Afghanistan Central and South Asia Counter-insurgency
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