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Defence Information Superiority (formerly the RUSI C4ISTAR Conference)
29-30 June 2010
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7-8 July 2010
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Working Paper Series
Number 1
Preparing for the Lean Years
How will British defence spending fare in an age of austerity?
By Malcolm Chalmers
Number 2
A Force for Honour
Military Strategic Options for the United Kingdom
By Michael Codner
Number 3
Multilateral Approaches to Security
Choices for defence
By Andrew Rathmell
Number 4
Jointery and the Emerging Defence Review
By Trevor Taylor
Number 5
Capability Cost Trends: Implications for the Defence Review
By Malcolm Chalmers
Number 6
The Defence Review: Capability Questions for the New Government
By Michael Codner
Number 7
A Question of Balance? The Deficit and Defence Priorities
By Malcolm Chalmers
Analysis
News: Maritime Development in Africa: An Independent Specialists Framework
5 Jul 2010 by Dr Knox ChitiyoDr Knox Chitiyo, Head of the RUSI Africa Programme is one of the co- authors of the recently published paper 'Maritime Development in Africa: An Independent Specialists Framework.'
Africa Maritime Forces
Analysis: Climate Change and Security in the News June 2010
2 Jul 2010 A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for June 2010.
Analysis: The Afghan endgame: retrospect and prospect
2 Jul 2010 The sacking of General Stanley McChrystal has highlighted the widening fault-lines of the Afghanistan war. Rising casualties, weakening public resolve, faltering counterinsurgency and political stagnation have all compounded a series of errors made in the years after the initial invasion of Afghanistan. The war is being lost, and the contours of the endgame are emerging.
Afghanistan Central and South Asia
Analysis: Russia, the US and the old business of spying
29 Jun 2010 by Dr Jonathan EyalThe unravelling of a Russian spy network in the United States could well destabilise the rapprochement between the two countries which began after the election of President Obama.
Intelligence Russia Europe United States Americas
RUSI Defence Systems: The Australian Army: Small but Adaptable
25 Jun 2010 Dr Andrew Davies considers the capabilities of the Australian Army and how it hsould approach its next Defence White Paper
Land Forces Aerospace Defence Management
Analysis: Prognosis for defence spending after Budget 2010
24 Jun 2010 by Professor Malcolm ChalmersThe 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: A Bad Week for Afghan Strategists
24 Jun 2010 by Professor Michael ClarkeWhile the sombre landmark of the three hundredth British death was passed this week, and the Commander has been summarily replaced, politicians and military leaders reveal divisions at the top that make everyone wonder whether the campaign is winnable.
Military Personnel Land Forces Afghanistan Central and South Asia UK Europe United States Americas
News: The 'McChrystal effect' helping to turn the tide in Helmand
23 Jun 2010 British operations in Helmand Province are showing signs of significant progress, thanks partly to the success of the counter insurgency strategy and the leadership of General Stanley McChrystal, argues a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
UK Europe Afghanistan Central and South Asia United States Americas Land Forces
Analysis: The new Franco-British Entente: a practical defence relationship in an age of austerity
23 Jun 2010 by Alastair Cameron
In June, France and Britain commemorated the seventieth anniversary of the British Dunkirk evacuation and French General De Gaulle's 18 June call to arms across BBC airwaves in 1940. The leaders of both countries have indicated that this relationship could move beyond historical bonds of friendship to a more strategic and practical defence partnership.European Union International Institutions UK Europe France
In June, France and Britain commemorated the seventieth anniversary of the British Dunkirk evacuation and French General De Gaulle's 18 June call to arms across BBC airwaves in 1940. The leaders of both countries have indicated that this relationship could move beyond historical bonds of friendship to a more strategic and practical defence partnership.
European Union International Institutions UK Europe France
RUSI Defence Systems: Alternative Energy Solutions for the US Army
23 Jun 2010 Tony Bui explains how the US army are using alternative energy sources
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