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Agenda for the New Government

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Will the new government fund Britain’s position in the world?

The new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government must address the most basic question affecting the Defence Review and Britain's position in the world 'how much is the nation prepared to pay for defence?', according to a Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute.

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Interview

General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry give their advice to the incoming government.

The British Defence and Security Election Survey

Released ahead of the foreign affairs leaders debate on Thursday 22 April, The British Defence and Security Election Survey, sought views from 2,024 people from the defence and security community.

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The new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government must address the most basic question affecting the Defence Review and Britain's position in the world 'how much is the nation prepared to pay for defence?', according to a Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute 

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News: Like for like renewal of Trident will come at expense of conventional forces 28 Jul 2010 by Professor Malcolm Chalmers
The UK's current commitment to maintain a nuclear-armed missile submarine on deterrent patrol at all times (Continuous At-Sea Deterrence, or 'CASD'), is driven as much by institutional and political momentum as by strategic necessity, and plans to order a new generation of submarines after 2015 now threatens to be at the expense of further reduction in conventional forces according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Agenda for the New Government Maritime Forces UK Europe

Analysis: Debating the Deterrent: Why the Cruise Missile Option Does Not Add Up 27 Jul 2010
With defence spending under scrutiny, the spotlight has long since shone on Britain’s nuclear deterrent. But while the costs of replacing Trident are high, the difficulties of creating a new system may be a price we simply cannot afford to pay. Maritime Forces Defence Management Agenda for the New Government UK Europe

Analysis: What is the British national interest? 21 Jul 2010
Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the United States, reflects on the future prospects for the British national interest. UK Europe United States Americas Agenda for the New Government

Analysis: Nick Harvey MP Delivers Keynote Address 7 Jul 2010
Nick Harvey MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces delivered his Keynote Address to The RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference. Maritime Forces Military Personnel Defence Policy Liberal Democrats Agenda for the New Government Conservative

Analysis: Prognosis for defence spending after Budget 2010 24 Jun 2010 by Professor Malcolm Chalmers
The first budget of the Coalition government could lead to the core defence budget being cut in real terms by up to 15%, with numbers of military personnel being reduced by around 30,000. Defence Management Defence Policy UK Europe Agenda for the New Government

Analysis: Memo from the Prime Minister: UK Defence status quo is not an option 20 Jun 2010
Every generation or so, the British prime minister is faced with a decisive choice over the direction which the UK should take in world affairs. This time round, economic restraints will also contribute to a fundamental reassessment of grand strategy and defence policy. However, reassessment need not mean retreat and we must maintain an ability to deter so our allies and potential rivals will listen. Defence Policy UK Europe Agenda for the New Government

News: A Question of Balance? The Deficit and Defence Priorities 3 Jun 2010 by Professor Malcolm Chalmers
The deeper the immediate budget cuts that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has to make, the greater the risk of reduced capability without commensurate financial gains, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Defence Policy Agenda for the New Government UK Europe

Analysis: A Question of Balance? The Deficit and Defence Priorities 3 Jun 2010 by Professor Malcolm Chalmers
The deeper the immediate budget cuts that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has to make, the greater the risk of reduced capability without commensurate financial gains, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Defence Policy Agenda for the New Government UK Europe

Analysis: India and Britain: the new special relationship? 26 May 2010
Britain’s governing coalition has promised ‘a new special relationship’, on the heels of successive diplomatic blunders under Labour administrations. However, drawing closer to India will require messy compromises and a realistic assessment of the price of partnership. Agenda for the New Government UK Europe India Central and South Asia

News: RUSI: Will the new government fund Britain’s position in the world? 13 May 2010 by Michael Codner
The new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government must address the most basic question affecting the Defence Review and Britain's position in the world 'how much is the nation prepared to pay for defence?', according to a Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Agenda for the New Government

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