RUSI Newsbrief

Monthly briefings on current issues in international defence and security and the military sciences.

Issue: Aug 2007, Vol. 27, No. 8

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Reforming Britain's War Powers One of the most obscure and archaic aspects of the British constitution has today become the most hotly contested: the royal prerogative.
Sebastian Payne

A New Era of Stability The recent Turkish elections delivered a landslide victory for the AKP. What was crucial about these elections?
Gulnur Aybet

The Phoenix and the Double-Headed Eagle Tango Again This article assesses the current activities and the future prospects of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization.
Alexander Neill

Patriotic Blackness: Africa and the Crisis in Zimbabwe The concept of 'patriotic blackness' is crucial to any understanding of Africa's stance towards Robert Mugabe's regime.
Knox Chitiyo

Iran’s Domestic Crisis: A Chance for a Deal over Iraq? The US and Iran are scheduled to meet in Baghdad to discuss various issues affecting both states. Internally however, the Iranian regime rests on weaker foundations.
Christopher Pang

Potential Water Conflicts in the Middle East The Middle East is one of the most water-poor regions in the world. This article surveys the challenges for states in the years to come.
Dr Nimrod Raphaeli