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Videos: North Korea: On the Brink of War? 4 Apr 2013 by Andrea Berger
RUSI Research Fellow Andrea Berger argues North Korea's recently belligerent statements against the United States will not necessarily lead to war. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific

Analysis: Iran's Legal Challenge to Sanctions: Another Hurdle for Talks? 3 Apr 2013
While all eyes are on Almaty and Istanbul, what happens in Luxembourg and London might also affect nuclear talks with Iran. Sanctions are coming under successful legal challenge. Iran Middle East and North Africa European Union International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

Analysis: South Korea's Emergent Missile Defence Capabilities 12 Mar 2013 by Avnish Patel
The continuing development of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities is testing the readiness and long-term planning of South Korea's missile defences. The plans will undoubtedly be overshadowed by Chinese concerns. Technology Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific China

RUSI Newsbrief: The Arctic Council: Underpinning Stability in the Arctic 8 Mar 2013 by Matthew Willis
Will the new members of the Arctic Council change the way it does its business? Russia Europe United States Americas North America International Institutions Global Security Issues

RUSI Newsbrief: Iran and the P5+1: The Long Road from Kazakhstan 8 Mar 2013 by Shashank Joshi
With the P5+1 offering a more generous package to Iran, what are the prospects for further diplomatic progress before the Iranian elections in June? Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Iran Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Journal: Maritime Security Beyond Military Operations: A Civilian Perspective 1 Mar 2013
Maritime security must be considered not just in terms of military strategy, but also from the perspective of the coastal states and the civil maritime sector that serves global trade Global Security Issues Maritime Forces The decade after 9/11 Terrorism

RUSI Journal: Defeating Colombia's Oldest Insurgency: Prospects for Peace and Reconciliation with the FARC 1 Mar 2013 by Matt Ince
Colombia's peace negotiations with the FARC continue to face a series of difficult hurdles, including the FARC's potential fragmentation and its leaders' loss of legitimacy Central and South America Americas Global Security Issues

News: RUSI Climate Change Report Presented to Mexican and US Policymakers 28 Feb 2013 by Duncan Depledge
A new RUSI study examining climate change implications was presented in February 2013 to Mexican legislators and experts in Washington DC. Climate Security Global Security Issues Latin America Americas Central and South America

Analysis: The Death of Nuclear Talks with North Korea 14 Feb 2013 by Edward Schwarck, Andrea Berger
North Korea’s latest nuclear test has resulted in a familiar chorus of international condemnation. Surprisingly, the only meaningful change in rhetoric has come from the regime itself. Pyongyang now implies its nuclear programme is no longer up for negotiation. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific

Analysis: What Does North Korea's Warhead Test Tell Us About its Nuclear Capabilities? 12 Feb 2013 by Hugh Chalmers
Seismic signals detected around the world indicate that North Korea has successfully conducted its third nuclear test, and taken a step towards a more potent nuclear deterrent. But without more information, it is very hard to say just how big this step is. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific

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