http://www.rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2013 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5CD811E64/ France’s foreign-policy record on the Arab upheavals has been mixed, yet Franҫois Hollande’s presidency shows a stepchange in the French approach to unrest in the region 2013-04-29 12:43:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A12596D1C8/ France's action in Mali has demonstrated its rapid reaction capability, and raised questions about Britain's ability to do the same. 2013-03-08 16:31:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51093FC497623/ As the UK sends 330 personnel to assist France's military intervention in Mali, there are real concerns that, like Afghanistan, the UK will be mired in another intractable conflict. However, the strategic conditions are very different for this to happen and it is wrong to assume there will be mission creep. 2013-01-30 15:45:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FE5E5B77B13/ As French troops continue to engage Islamist rebels in Mali, questions are being raised over how long they will stay, and the real commitment of the president to ending France's long history of interventionism on the continent. 2013-01-22 09:43:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F81AC5C302C/ As France seeks to mitigate the immediate threat posed by the crisis in Mali, the longer-term, strategic questions facing the country are being defined by the forthcoming defence white paper. 2013-01-17 15:39:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50F7C5DB4E4D6/ The French assault on militant jihadists in Mali reflects a recognition in Paris that the long-brewing Islamist trouble in North Africa is something that has started to spiral out of control, and has potential to have a direct impact within France. 2013-01-17 09:42:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V5078182EA6061/ Dr John Louth, Deputy Director of the Defence, Industries and Societies Programme assesses the failure of the merger between two of Europe's leading defence companies. 2012-10-12 14:18:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5076BBF4D17F2/ The failure to bring the businesses together represents a bitter blow to advocates who sought the creation of a new, European, global aerospace-defence giant, and raises questions about BAE Systems’ future strategy. 2012-10-11 13:32:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5046117B0DEAB/ To what extent should Britain and France be looking to open up their bilateral defence agreements in favour of wider European defence co-operation? 2012-09-04 15:34:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FA6FCABF031A/ We know little about François Hollande's stance on wider foreign and defence policy issues. Though we are unlikely to see major changes from his predecessor, some clues from his successful campaign suggest that President-elect Hollande will adopt a more European and Gaullist approach. 2012-05-06 23:39:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71DB8A9FFA0/ Unmanned technology is going to assume an increasingly central role in the delivery of air power, and the UK is also well placed to develop a strong unmanned aerial systems sector 2012-03-27 16:23:57 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4F66D127D41A6/ The 2011 Libyan operation cannot be a widely applicable model for future intervention, regardless of the military success of the campaign that helped rebels depose Qadhafi at little civilian cost. This is important to bear in mind as the unfolding crisis in Syria rumbles on, or new ones develop, claims a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2012-03-19 06:28:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DCBB2602A/ Europe's political and financial turbulence is now reverberating into the security realm 2012-02-21 18:06:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ED8CBAE97CFA/ 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. 2011-12-02 13:07:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4524053C99E/ Andrea Gilli examines Russia’s recent negotiations with France’s premier naval shipyard for a class of amphibious assault ships, and suggests that this type of deal is likely to become more prevalent. 2011-08-12 14:01:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4523E809F9E/ The suggestion that the UK Government might in future have access to a French aircraft carrier raised eyebrows on both sides of the Channel. But the programme to build the Queen Elizabeth class of carriers has involved the French for years. 2011-08-12 14:00:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DB342FB865A6/ Western intervention in Libya appears to be stalling, and the coalition has responded by committing military advisers and drones. But their priority, for the time being, is to purchase coalition longevity at the price of campaign intensity. 2011-04-23 22:24:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D91E71FD3A73/ Western policymakers may weigh up a number of ways to help the rebels in Libya - what should not be in doubt, however, is their obligation to provide some much-needed assistance. 2011-03-29 15:11:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D7109D002CD0/ The recent public questioning of French foreign policy comes at an inconvenient time for President Sarkozy, and has done nothing to reassure the French people of their nation's continued global influence. 2011-03-04 15:48:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CE64D9836FBF/ The NATO Lisbon Summit is heaped with expectation, but it is unlikely to deliver radical reforms. Although escalating tensions in Afghanistan and rapprochement with Russia is high on the agenda, ‘Getting NATO’s house in Order’ would be the greatest headline for this summit. 2010-11-19 10:22:50 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CCECA5B75AD2/ Citations of RUSI experts, analysis and events in the global media from October 2010 2010-11-01 14:11:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA4599C93CF6/ On 27 September 2010, the international media reported of a planned co-ordinated attack in France, Germany and the UK. Dr Tobias Feakin, RUSI Director of National Security and Resilience gives his assessment 2010-09-30 10:35:03 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CA4418F2DA69/ Due to the current economic and strategic climate, British and French militaries must co-operate or 'risk ending the current decade amputated and shrunk beyond recognition, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-09-30 08:54:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932B85440CB/ The recent kidnapping and execution by AQIM has alarmed France 2010-09-17 09:50:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C22156114371/ In June, France and Britain commemorated the seventieth anniversary of the British Dunkirk evacuation and French General De Gaulle's 18 June call to arms across BBC airwaves in 1940. The leaders of both countries have indicated that this relationship could move beyond historical bonds of friendship to a more strategic and practical defence partnership. 2010-06-23 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CA314B39E86D/ On 9 March 2010, the Royal United Services Institute and the Franco-British Council organised a roundtable on future Franco-British defence co-operation. 2010-03-10 11:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A23C0D1B9C83/ Citations of RUSI expert analysis and events in the global media: May 2009 2009-05-31 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49DF0D6463546/ Citations of RUSI expert analysis and events in the global media, March 2009. 2009-04-10 10:22:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A49C3859F24CB6/ President Sarkozy's decision to reintegrate France fully back into NATO has caused much debate. While it may appear frivolous to foreign observers, it actually goes to the heart of French political identity. 2009-03-20 12:02:29 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49A6BFC8C049B/ RUSI Occasional Paper examines the context and implications of French reintegration into NATO as suggested by President Sarkozy. 2009-02-26 16:18:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A494BA1E739E96/ With the end of the French EU Presidency fast approaching, the European Union is getting itself ready to pass on the chairmanship of the Council of the European Union to the Czech Republic for another six-month rotation. Yet several tell-tale signs point towards the fact that the French are in no hurry to relinquish their grip on initiating EU policy or even ready to give up their spot in the euro-limelight. 2008-12-19 13:31:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A488747B695B0C/ This paper studies the trends in the composition of the British and French navies since the end of the Cold War and analyses the implications of these trends on future capability and possible partnership. 2008-07-23 16:01:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A48871F0AA0319/ This article outlines the main areas of the most recent French Defence and National Security White Paper, and provides an analysis of the implications on France's foreign policy aspirations 2008-07-23 13:09:07 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4889A4DCA88B4/ France’s new Defence and National Security White Paper was presented at RUSI by Jean-Claude Mallet, Chairman of the French White Paper National Commission, on 02 July 2008. 2008-07-02 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A482C532998D41/ The French Presidency of the EU has been a key item on the strategic calendar of European capitals over the last year. An underlying feeling of both anticipation and reserve can be felt across Europe. 2008-05-15 16:14:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47B98CFB65C2A/ This article explores the changes to France’s security and defence apparatus currently under discussion in the halls of power in Paris. It seems the changes will result in a further strengthening of the role of the president in the French political system. 2008-02-18 13:49:49 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N473D97DE09A69/ The European Security Programme held in February 2008 a seminar in Paris on France's developing security and foreign policy objectives. 2008-02-14 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C478F2F9354608/ France has announced its willingness to contribute an additional 500 troops and about ten helicopters to the EUFOR Chad/CAR mission. Regardless, logistical issues loom large on the horizon and will provide a critical test for European Security and Defence Policy. 2008-01-17 10:39:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A476271C72B571/ The European Union's upcoming military operation in Africa is one of its largest, most ambitious and, hence, most challenging to date. 2007-12-14 12:06:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C470E2BE88E100/ Au revoir to old dreams of a 'Paris-Moscow axis'? 2007-10-11 15:01:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f76388a0b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f75ca85db/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40