As a research-led institution, all RUSI activity is intrinsically linked to our world-class research base. Noted for its quality, RUSI analysis is reinforced by an ethos of accuracy, objectivity and policy relevance.

Our research departments offer new and innovative thinking on International Security Studies, Military Sciences and National Security and Resilience. In addition, a number of research initiatives are pursued outside this framework, as occasion demands. During 2008, RUSI launched two new research initiatives on British Security Policy and on The Armed Forces and Security Services. The Institute supports the individual research activities of its staff and undertakes work on 30-40 external research contracts a year.

RUSI undertakes over forty commissioned research initiatives each year from an established client list, which includes the Ministry of Defence (UK); the Department of Defense (USA); the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office; The State Department (USA); the Dutch Parliament and a large number international defence and security companies.

RUSI’s research profile and position within a number of global networks, including other institutions, universities and military organisations, enable the Institute to collaborate on numerous research initiatives affecting the international policy agenda.

International Security Studies	Military Sciences
Director: Dr Jonathan Eyal Africa Asia European Security Middle East and North Africa Transatlantic	Director: Michael Codner Defence Management Maritime Military History Circle Military Information Operational Studies Strategy and Policy Programme UK Armed Forces and Land
National Security and Resilience	Research Initiatives
Director: Dr Tobias Feakin Areas of Study Intelligence and Communications Terrorism Counter-terrorism Technology Resilience International Homeland Security	British Security Policy Armed Forces and Security Services

RUSI Analysis

RUSI Analysis brings together RUSI's rich repository of expertise and insight into one accessible portal for cutting edge analysis and commentary from the world's oldest defence and security think tank.

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RUSI also runs a number of projects on specific issues of contemporary relevance. These portals bring together publications, articles, commentary and external resources, on a variety of security and defence matters.

2007 Planned Terrorist Attacks
America Decides 2008
Climate Change and Security
Counter-Insurgency
Cusps Operations Project
Eastern Mediterranean Forum
Future NATO: Berlin, Bucharest and Beyond
Strategic Communications
Ten Years of Tony Blair