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Nuclear Analysis
This programme undertakes high-level research on global nuclear proliferation and arms control.
Current Projects
- A Nuclear Threat Initiative-funded project on the future of non-strategic nuclear weapons in Europe and the conditions for multilateral nuclear stability at low numbers
- A major FCO-funded project on UK/China nuclear perspectives
- FCO-funded analysis of Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) security in India
Previous projects
- Initiated the Top Level Group: a cross-party group of former UK Foreign and Defence Ministers that works to promote discussion on multilateral nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
- Administered the European Leaders' Network, to build a wider political consensus on addressing these issues.
Owing to their success and rapidly expanding programme of work, both initiatives are now independent of RUSI, however RUSI remains closely involved.
Recent Analysis
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: A Steady Crawl to Breakout Capability
Commentary: 15 Nov 2011
The International Atomic Energy Agency's latest report on Iran describes in unprecedented detail a country moving slowly towards a nuclear weapons option, rather than a bomb itself. This lack of a 'smoking gun' removes military response from the international community's toolbox of policy options. But this is no grounds for complacency.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's latest report on Iran describes in unprecedented detail a country moving slowly towards a nuclear weapons option, rather than a bomb itself. This lack of a 'smoking gun' removes military response from the international community's toolbox of policy options. But this is no grounds for complacency.
Latest news
RUSI partners with international think-tanks to explore the future of NATO non-strategic nuclear weapons in Europe
News: 25 Apr 2012
In advance of the NATO summit in Chicago RUSI has collaborated with the partner institutions in the United States to explore potential solutions to NATO's emerging nuclear dilemmas.
In advance of the NATO summit in Chicago RUSI has collaborated with the partner institutions in the United States to explore potential solutions to NATO's emerging nuclear dilemmas.
Nuclear Narratives: Reflections on Declaratory Policies
News: 27 May 2010
As Foreign Secretary William Hague announces an overhaul of UK nuclear declaratory policy, a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) shows that it must fundamentally reconcile declarations of nuclear deterrence and nuclear disarmament.
As Foreign Secretary William Hague announces an overhaul of UK nuclear declaratory policy, a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) shows that it must fundamentally reconcile declarations of nuclear deterrence and nuclear disarmament.
Chinese and British perspectives on nuclear non-proliferation
News: 23 Nov 2009
The RUSI Asia Security Programme and Nuclear Security Project are pleased to announce the launch in Beijing of Chinese and British perspectives on the road to the NPT 2010, a report exploring the non-proliferation policies of two major nuclear powers at a critical juncture for arms control.
The RUSI Asia Security Programme and Nuclear Security Project are pleased to announce the launch in Beijing of Chinese and British perspectives on the road to the NPT 2010, a report exploring the non-proliferation policies of two major nuclear powers at a critical juncture for arms control.
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