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RUSI Journal: Private Security and Armed Military Guards: Minimising State Liability in the Fight Against Maritime Piracy 11 Oct 2012
Using serving military personnel on board merchant vessels entails risks of liability for states Maritime Forces Law and Ethics Global Security Issues

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

RUSI Defence Systems: Global Challenges: The ADS Sector’s New Horizon 18 Sep 2012
Nick Cook of Dynamixx explains why the aerospace, defence and security sector is suited to the energy and infrastructure markets that have developed due to climate change Aerospace Technology Climate Security Global Security Issues

RUSI Defence Systems: Ballistic Missile Defence for Europe: Now More Than Ever 18 Sep 2012
Captain George Galdorisi, US Navy (Rtd), and Dr Scott C Truver put a compelling argument for the need for a US/European Ballistic Missile Defence shield Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Defence Policy

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

RUSI Newsbrief: Weapons of Minor Destruction: Minimising the Threat 4 Sep 2012 by Jennifer Cole
What can be done to address the growing threat posed by easily available ‘dual-use’ materials in developing regions of the world? Global Security Issues Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy India Central and South Asia

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

Analysis: What is the zone of immunity? Iran, Israel and the IAEA's new report 3 Sep 2012 by Shashank Joshi
The IAEA's latest report shows that Iran has greatly upgraded its uranium enrichment capacity. Some argue that Iran is poised to enter a "zone of immunity". But what does this mean, and is it a useful concept? Iran Middle East and North Africa Israel Technology Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

News: RUSI Researchers Invited to Contribute to 'Climate Policy' 29 Aug 2012 by Duncan Depledge, Dr Tobias Feakin
RUSI researchers Duncan Depledge and Dr. Tobias Feakin were invited to prepare a paper for inclusion in a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Climate Policy Global Security Issues Climate Security UK Europe

Analysis: Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare resilience: a game changer for the 21st century? 23 Aug 2012 by Jennifer Cole
The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms is a concern for more than just the medical industry. It is forcing governments into greater collaboration, influencing immigration policy in the UK and is changing the way we think about domestic resilience. Global Security Issues UK Europe

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