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RUSI occasional papers draw mainly from conference papers, roundtable discussions or commissioned research.
British-German Defence Co-operation in NATO: Finding Common Ground on European Security
A joint paper with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung looks at the prospects for - and necessity of - British-German defence co-operation18 May 2012
Plundering the Treasure Chest: The Theft of Sovereign Wealth and Asset Recovery
The recovery of looted wealth is increasingly a matter of international security. A coherent policy framework to deal with it is needed23 Apr 2012
The Future of the UK's Reserve Forces
As the UK moves towards an increasing emphasis on reserve forces, this report highlights a selection of international best practice20 Apr 2012
Forging UK-China Consensus on a Strengthened NPT Regime
A collection of British and Chinese nuclear security experts come together to provide a fresh set of insights into the non-proliferation regime. Available in English and Chinese19 Apr 2012
Poland, NATO and Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe
The debate in NATO over tactical nuclear weapons continues. Poland provides an intriguing case study of the dynamics at work17 Feb 2012
Towards a Stable Afghanistan: The Way Forward
A report of the Joint Working Group of RUSI and the Vivekananda International Foundation12 Jan 2012
Blue Light Air Assets: Cost-effective Operations for the Future
An analysis of the practicalities of pooling helicopters across police, search and rescue, as well as air ambulances to create a financially, and operationally, more efficient and effective national air service29 Nov 2011
Best Practice Policy and Operational Options for Mexico
This report considers the relationship between the impacts of climate change on human migration and the possible knock-on effects this may have on the general security landscape of Mexico.
10 Nov 2011
Exercise Agile Warrior and the Future Development of UK Land Forces
Examining the British Army's initiative to develop an evidence base for future decisions on the development of land forces, this paper reviews the emerging findings of this process of experimentation and operational analysis25 May 2011
Anatomy of a Terrorist Attack: What the Coroner’s Inquests Revealed about the London Bombings
In this Paper, RUSI analysts consider the implications of the hearings of the Coroner's Inquests into the July 7 Bombings: from their likely effect on the use of intelligence in judicial proceedings to what they revealed about the organisation and behaviour of the suicide bombers. 19 Apr 2011
Insecure Skies? Challenges and Options for Change in Civil Aviation Security
The terrorist threat to international civil aviation has evolved, particularly over the last ten years. If the skies are to remain safe, then a more co-ordinated approach is needed to secure the weak links in global aviation security4 Apr 2011
The Defence and Security Review Survey
What do British defence professionals make of the Strategic Defence and Security Review?29 Oct 2010
Euro-Mediterranean Security: Moroccan and British Perspectives
The Maghreb faces a number of key challenges: what are the opportunities for collaboration in meeting these threats?17 Sep 2010
NATO and Nuclear Weapons
Is a new consensus possible over NATO's nuclear weapons policy?24 Aug 2010
Interoperability in a Crisis 2: Human Factors and Organisational Processes
Responding to threats and hazards involves a variety of agencies. Understanding how they work together is essential in ensuring an effective response1 Jul 2010
The British Defence and Security Election Survey
The results of a pre-election survey of the British defence and security community suggest the UK needs a 'radical reassessment' of its position in the world22 Apr 2010
Whither Welfare? Structuring Welfare in the Military Community
Although many bodies exist to assist British veterans, there are a number of outstanding issues that must be addressed20 Apr 2010
NATO's Tactical Nuclear Dilemma
Renewed debate over the stationing of US nuclear weapons in Europe comes at a crucial time for NATO. This paper charts the key political and technical issues in the debate11 Mar 2010
European Defence Capabilities: No Adaptability without Co-operation
No single European military enjoys the resources necessary to ensure adapability in today's strategic environment. Co-operation may be the only way forward11 Mar 2010
Towards Cross-Border Security
Analysts propose a trilateral response to problems on the Afghan, Iranian and Pakistani boundaries, beginning with a shelving of existing border disputes23 Feb 2010
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