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Analysis: NATO’s Treaty Obligations to Turkey: Theory and Practice 5 Oct 2012 by Michael Codner
With the violence in Syria spilling into Turkey; Turkey as a NATO member has the right to call on the support of the alliance under Article 5. However implementing collective security is always more complex, thus a full scale NATO response in Syria is unlikely. Turkey Europe Syria Middle East and North Africa NATO International Institutions

Analysis: Turkey Lashing Out At Syria: A Sign of Frayed Nerves In Ankara 4 Oct 2012 by Dr Jonathan Eyal
Turkey's recent diplomatic offensive has been brought to an abrupt end by the Syrian conflict which spilled into Turkey last night. Last night's violence has revealed the weakness in Ankara's position resulting from its failed approach to the Syria Crises. NATO International Institutions Global Security Issues Syria Middle East and North Africa Turkey Europe

Videos: The Two Great Transitions in the International System 27 Sep 2012 by Professor Michael Clarke
Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, gives his views on the two of most significant transitions within the international system; Europe and the Middle East. UK Europe Middle East and North Africa International Institutions

Analysis: A Tornado in a Teacup? Examining Germany's Alleged Nuclear Strike Aircraft Modernisation 7 Sep 2012 by Andrea Berger, Hugh Chalmers
Leaked information to the German press alleges that the coalition government has reneged on a previous pledge to remove US tactical nuclear weapons from Germany. The subsequent reporting frenzy heightens the decades-long national anxiety over nuclear issues. But it seems no one has paused to ask whether the original allegations stand-up to scrutiny. NATO International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Germany Europe Aerospace

Analysis: With Al-Shabaab on the Run, Kenya Moves on Kismaayo 5 Sep 2012
After nearly a year in Somalia, Kenya is preparing to commence its assault on Kismaayo, Al-Shabaab’s strategic and financial outpost, and the current front line of the concerted counter-insurgency campaign in southern Somalia. With Merca just fallen, could this prove the boon to the KDF’s expeditionary gamble? Horn of Africa Africa United Nations International Institutions

RUSI Newsbrief: The Problem with Laser-Enrichment Technology 4 Sep 2012 by Hugh Chalmers
How legitimate are the proliferation concerns surrounding the potential licensing of laser-enrichment technology for commercial use later this month? Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues International Institutions Technology

RUSI Newsbrief: South China Sea: China Closes Ranks 4 Sep 2012
After the recent failure of ASEAN members to produce a draft Code of Conduct, how should these nations now respond to China’s increasingly assertive stance on the South China Sea? China Pacific International Institutions

RUSI Journal: Evaluating the Threat of Withdrawal from the NPT 6 Aug 2012
The withdrawal of disgruntled states from the NPT may not be a likely threat. Yet its potential consequences bear mapping out International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

RUSI Journal: Brazilian Foreign Policy and Force Projection: Engaging with the Middle East, with Eyes on the UN 6 Aug 2012
Brazil's activities in the Middle East are part of a wider quest to demonstrate itself to be a responsible global power – and earn a Security Council seat United Nations International Institutions Brazil Americas Middle East Peace Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: The Resignation of Kofi Annan: The End of the Diplomatic Road? 6 Aug 2012 by Michael Stephens
Kofi Annan's Peace Plan for Syria was doomed from the start as none of the actors were prepared to take it seriously. His resignation means the stage is now set for a dénouement to this bloody civil war, spurred on by outside support. Syria Middle East and North Africa United Nations International Institutions

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