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Analysis: VIDEO: Perspectives for 2012 16 Dec 2011 by Professor Michael Clarke
RUSI Director General Professor Michael Clarke offers his defence and international security perspectives for the year ahead. International Institutions Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa Pacific Europe Americas Afghanistan Central and South Asia

RUSI Journal: Maritime Piracy: Return of the World's Second-oldest Security Problem 9 Dec 2011
The problem of piracy has long exercised the minds of statesmen and military strategists alike. A survey of this history offers a treasure trove of tried and tested solutions History Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa

RUSI Journal: Money Talks: The Surging Revolution in Counter-proliferation Strategy 9 Dec 2011
Financial operational nodes are crucial to WMD acquisition networks; synchronised international efforts could cut off this crucial financial supply Global Security Issues Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy

RUSI Journal: Debunking the Piracy Myth: How Illegal Fishing Really Interacts with Piracy in East Africa 9 Dec 2011
Did Somali piracy develop in an attempt to counter illegal fishing or is it simply a quest for profit? Maritime Forces International Institutions Global Security Issues

RUSI Journal: Pirates and Power Politics: Naval Presence and Grand Strategy in the Horn of Africa 9 Dec 2011 by Dr Lee Willett
Counter-piracy operations have proved to be a useful way for states to expand their influence in a strategically significant region Maritime Forces International Institutions United Nations NATO European Union Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa

RUSI Journal: Sanctuary, Shipowners and Paying Ransoms: Refocusing Counter-piracy Policy in an Era of Austerity 9 Dec 2011
The international community can contain piracy in the short-term by denying the pirates sanctuary, engaging shipowners and avoiding the temptation to ban ransoms Maritime Forces Defence Policy Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa

RUSI Journal: Somali Piracy: Why Should We Care? 9 Dec 2011
How can the international community best deal with the single biggest maritime threat since the Second World War? (Free access) Maritime Forces European Union International Institutions NATO Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa UK Europe

Analysis: Is Putin Best Placed to Subvert a 'Russian Spring'? 8 Dec 2011 by Dr Igor Sutyagin
The anti-government protests following the Russian parliamentary elections on 4 December are indicative of a growing enmity towards the ruling elites. Yet, the ruling elites have opted to re-instate Vladimir Putin as President next year as they see him as the best candidate to shield them from widespread disenchantment unravelling before them Global Security Issues Russia Europe

Analysis: The Gulf's food security dilemma 6 Dec 2011
Food security is an important geopolitical consideration for Gulf countries concerned with rising food demand in the face of low production rates and vast imports. In order to maintain food security, imports will remain vital, as well as ensuring the physical security of international and domestic supplies. Climate Security Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa

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

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