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Analysis: The Euro-debt crisis: from finance to geopolitics? 2 Dec 2011
The current European financial and debt crisis has highlighted Germany's increasing power and amplified Berlin's influence over the EU. The implications remain unknown but British engagement could temper excessive German influence from within and create a stronger and more globally-minded Europe. International Institutions European Union Global Security Issues Europe France UK Germany

Analysis: VIDEO: Is Russia Threatening Missile Defence 25 Nov 2011 by Dr Igor Sutyagin
On 23 November, Russian President Medvedev made an important address to the Russian people in which he underlined hostility towards European Missile Defence. Is this further evidence of a divergent attitudes towards nuclear security? Russia Europe NATO International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

RUSI Newsbrief: Iskander, Pershing II and Missile Defences: History Repeating 23 Nov 2011 by Dr Igor Sutyagin
Russia continues to oppose the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence, despite the proposed deployment having shifted to southeast Europe, highlighting the continuation of misperceptions, paranoia and propaganda hysteria in Moscow. NATO International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Russia Europe United States Americas

Analysis: Financial Imperatives for Germany's Security and Defence Policy 7 Nov 2011 by Dr Henrik Heidenkamp
Countries across Europe are under severe pressure to reduce their budget deficits, Germany is no different. This fiscal tightening may fundamentally affect Germany's security and defence policy. NATO International Institutions Defence Policy Europe Defence Management

Analysis: The Shape of Europe to Come 1 Nov 2011 by Dr Jonathan Eyal
Last week saw European leaders agree to a mega-deal with the aim of abating the huge crisis engulfing the continent. Yet much of the details appear to be smoke and mirrors with Europe inevitably facing decades of misery and decline. Europe International Institutions European Union

RUSI Journal: Review Essay: A Good War Gone Wrong? 7 Oct 2011
Review of Afghanistan: How the West Lost Its Way; Cables from Kabul: The Inside Story of the West’s Afghanistan Campaign; and Losing Small Wars: British Military Failure in Iraq and Afghanistan Land Forces NATO International Institutions Counter-insurgency Afghanistan Central and South Asia

RUSI Newsbrief: The South China Sea: Europe's Problem Too 28 Sep 2011 by Euan Graham
As ASEAN's second largest trade partner, should the EU be doing more to protect its interests in the South China Sea? European Union International Institutions China Pacific

Analysis: Implications of the veto: Why rejecting Palestinian statehood is bad for the US and Israel 1 Sep 2011
The expected veto of Palestine's request for statehood in September could spur impetus amongst Palestinians towards a third intifada, if not catalyse it. This potentially has serious implications for the United States and Israel who, in light of the Middle East's current volatile climate, may be better off accepting the imminent bid. Middle East Peace Middle East and North Africa United Nations International Institutions

Analysis: Curious victory for NATO in Libya 23 Aug 2011 by Professor Michael Clarke
Few dispute the assertion that NATO jets enabled Libyan rebels to come knocking on Qadhafi's door in Tripoli. But as he falls, it will be difficult to avoid the conclusion that NATO emerges from this successful operation weaker than it went into it. Libya Middle East and North Africa NATO International Institutions

Analysis: Time for a Permanent United Nations Prevention Force? 21 Aug 2011
The desperate situation in East Africa once again highlights the potential utility of a permanent United Nations intervention force. The idea has resonance at a time of austerity, when nations are actively considering a pooling of defence resources. United Nations International Institutions

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