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Analysis: Inauguration Day Priorities for Transatlantic Co-operation 21 Jan 2013 by Dr Lisa Aronsson
After some disappointment in Obama's first term, there is a moment of optimism for transatlantic relations. Washington and Brussels should capitalise on this moment, and work to ensure closer co-operation in pursuit of their strategic objectives in President Obama's second term. Americas United States Europe NATO International Institutions

RUSI Newsbrief: Up for Debate: The New French White Paper on Defence and National Security 17 Jan 2013
As France seeks to mitigate the immediate threat posed by the crisis in Mali, the longer-term, strategic questions facing the country are being defined by the forthcoming defence white paper. Defence Policy France Europe

Analysis: France Confronts Terror Threat in Africa, Risks Attack at Home 17 Jan 2013 by Raffaello Pantucci
The French assault on militant jihadists in Mali reflects a recognition in Paris that the long-brewing Islamist trouble in North Africa is something that has started to spiral out of control, and has potential to have a direct impact within France. Africa France Europe Terrorism Al-Qa'ida Sahel

Analysis: The Nuclear Agenda for 2013: New Solutions to Old Problems 10 Jan 2013 by Hugh Chalmers
While the leadership transitions of 2012 have altered this year's political landscape, they have left the nuclear agenda for 2013 regrettably unchanged. Thankfully, this new backdrop may provide opportunities to find new solutions to old problems. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific Russia Europe Iran Middle East and North Africa

Videos: Defence and Security in 2013 20 Dec 2012 by Professor Michael Clarke
Professor Michael Clarke, Director-General of RUSI, offers his assessment of the defence and security issues dominating 2013. Global Security Issues UK Europe Middle East and North Africa Americas United States

Analysis: Crime and Punishment: Why Was the Russian Defence Minister Sacked? 12 Dec 2012 by Dr Igor Sutyagin
The recent dismissal of the Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, over Putin's public objections, brings into question the Russian President's control over the Russian elite. It also reveals latent tensions between the reformers and traditionalists within Russia’s defence establishment. Russia Europe

RUSI Journal: The Falklands War: Reflections on the 'Special Relationship' 11 Dec 2012
The then US Secretary of the Navy recalls his personal experience of the Falklands War – and of the enduring 'special relationship' History UK Europe Latin America Americas United States

RUSI Journal: Geopolitics and the 'Wider North': The United Kingdom as a 'Strategic Pivot' 11 Dec 2012
With the Arctic ice melting, how can the UK position itself at the strategic heart of the emerging 'Wider North'? Global Security Issues Europe Russia UK Pacific Japan China

RUSI Journal: Where Next for UK Cyber-Security? 11 Dec 2012 by Mark Phillips
A national-security cloud on the horizon? The UK government should take the lead in setting cyber-security standards both within and beyond the UK's borders Cyber Technology UK Europe UK Defence

RUSI Journal: Corporate Versus National: UK Strategy at Cross-Purposes and the Failed BAE Systems-EADS Merger 11 Dec 2012 by Dr John Louth
The failed BAE Systems-EADS merger demonstrated the possible consequences of confusing corporate and national strategy UK Defence Equipment and Acquisitions UK Europe

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