http://www.rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2013 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D32E7F057/ Turkey's pursuit of nuclear energy is likely not about hedging against Iran's own growing capabilities 2013-05-03 16:09:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D2D92BD4E/ The lack of progress at the Almaty talks points to a deep-seated problem: the continuing decline in reciprocal confidence 2013-05-03 16:08:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D2A615E9E/ As the first such salvo under Kim Jong-un, the intentions behind the latest round of hostile rhetoric emanating from North Korea have been difficult to interpret (Free access) 2013-05-03 16:07:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5BC42E13D/ When news of Stuxnet first emerged, commentators highlighted its apparent effectiveness in stalling Iran’s nuclear programme. However, evidence suggests that this claim is easily refuted (Free Access) 2013-04-29 12:38:45 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N51794FF96792A/ Iran may inadvertently cross unclear US and Israeli 'red lines' with its nuclear programme and trigger military action, warns a new briefing paper by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2013-04-26 01:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:V515D477BBF83E/ RUSI Research Fellow Andrea Berger argues North Korea's recently belligerent statements against the United States will not necessarily lead to war. 2013-04-04 10:27:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C515C3E388CC84/ While all eyes are on Almaty and Istanbul, what happens in Luxembourg and London might also affect nuclear talks with Iran. Sanctions are coming under successful legal challenge. 2013-04-03 15:44:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C513F1BC1A133D/ The continuing development of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities is testing the readiness and long-term planning of South Korea's missile defences. The plans will undoubtedly be overshadowed by Chinese concerns. 2013-03-12 12:13:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A108C69894/ With the P5+1 offering a more generous package to Iran, what are the prospects for further diplomatic progress before the Iranian elections in June? 2013-03-08 16:23:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C511D0CC77E188/ North Korea’s latest nuclear test has resulted in a familiar chorus of international condemnation. Surprisingly, the only meaningful change in rhetoric has come from the regime itself. Pyongyang now implies its nuclear programme is no longer up for negotiation. 2013-02-14 16:17:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C511AB38616388/ Seismic signals detected around the world indicate that North Korea has successfully conducted its third nuclear test, and taken a step towards a more potent nuclear deterrent. But without more information, it is very hard to say just how big this step is. 2013-02-12 21:30:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5113E659A548E/ Ayatollah Khamenei has firmly rejected the prospect of direct US-Iran talks, but his remarks should be read in the context of Iran's fractured domestic politics. Iran's talks with the P5+1 must progress first. 2013-02-07 17:39:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F81CD404641/ To what extent is the US-led sanctions regime likely to succeed in compelling Iran to curb its nuclear programme? 2013-01-17 15:48:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50EED63E6E763/ While the leadership transitions of 2012 have altered this year's political landscape, they have left the nuclear agenda for 2013 regrettably unchanged. Thankfully, this new backdrop may provide opportunities to find new solutions to old problems. 2013-01-10 14:57:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C771F194801/ What could happen in the Middle East if Israel strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities? (Free access) 2012-12-11 17:48:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AB014BDBE/ Captain George Galdorisi, US Navy (Rtd), and Dr Scott C Truver put a compelling argument for the need for a US/European Ballistic Missile Defence shield 2012-09-18 18:10:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5049CC5E5A166/ Leaked information to the German press alleges that the coalition government has reneged on a previous pledge to remove US tactical nuclear weapons from Germany. The subsequent reporting frenzy heightens the decades-long national anxiety over nuclear issues. But it seems no one has paused to ask whether the original allegations stand-up to scrutiny. 2012-09-07 11:28:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50461EF2A7B96/ What can be done to address the growing threat posed by easily available ‘dual-use’ materials in developing regions of the world? 2012-09-04 16:32:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50461E2F3169A/ How legitimate are the proliferation concerns surrounding the potential licensing of laser-enrichment technology for commercial use later this month? 2012-09-04 16:28:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5044947B3D809/ The IAEA's latest report shows that Iran has greatly upgraded its uranium enrichment capacity. Some argue that Iran is poised to enter a "zone of immunity". But what does this mean, and is it a useful concept? 2012-09-03 12:32:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50200316AEF21/ The withdrawal of disgruntled states from the NPT may not be a likely threat. Yet its potential consequences bear mapping out 2012-08-06 18:47:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126C2B17361/ Can talks between the P5+1 and Iran succeed in addressing the mutual ‘trust gap’ that exists between the two sides? 2012-07-27 11:24:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC4A602C9F49/ The second Nuclear Security Summit, held in Seoul, has come to a close but was any real progress made? 2012-05-29 11:33:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC489A5D6B74/ What is the real motive behind Moscow's apparent change of heart over US plans for a European ballistic missile defence system? 2012-05-29 09:39:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FB6696B81569/ To an outside observer, the recent high-level Preparatory Committee meeting of the Non-Proliferation Treaty appeared to be a restrained affair despite tensions over Iran, North Korea, and lack of disarmament progress. But there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the road ahead for the Treaty is far from smooth. 2012-05-18 16:27:15 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4F97FAA24BE8D/ 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. 2012-04-25 14:23:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F913B795CF1E/ No Indian missile has been assigned as much political significance as the newly tested Agni-V. The ripening of India's second-strike capability will provide reassurance to India about the strategic balance, and indicate the direction of its nuclear forces. 2012-04-20 11:38:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744FB018FCB/ Captain George V Galdorisi, USN (Retd) reviews RUSI’s 12th annual Missile Defence Conference and highlights some of the most pressing international ballistic missile threats 2012-03-29 13:04:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F715E6AD4D3E/ President-elect Putin has been ushered into power on a promise of furthering Russia's hard-nosed attitude towards the West. Central to Putin's stance is continued Russian reticence towards NATO's plans for Ballistic Missile Defence. A stand-off ensues where Russian insistence on guarantees will be hard to meet. 2012-03-27 07:32:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F4BA65E76604/ Pessimists warn that a nuclear Iran cannot be safely contained. But these risks - irrational behaviour, nuclear safety, and further proliferation - need to be dispassionately assessed and put into context. 2012-02-27 16:06:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F4B78F5026A6/ RUSI's Malcolm Chalmers talks to The Economist newspaper on the risks involved in a pre-emptive strike against Iran's nuclear programme 2012-02-27 12:39:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F0D955291B95/ Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear energy programme has created deep tensions and fear across the Middle East and the West. Despite this, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, countries in the Gulf are now embarking on radical nuclear energy programmes with greater cooperation from the West. 2012-01-11 14:12:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F0D7C4C3DB37/ The killing of a nuclear scientist in Tehran may well be the latest in a line of skirmishes between Iran and its American-led adversaries. Both sides are playing a zero-game, and neither coercive actions nor more negotiations are likely to bring a durable settlement. 2012-01-11 12:18:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EF095407BACF/ As North Korea’s leadership transitions, Kim Jong-un will have to contend with a region that is undergoing significant geopolitical change whilst also dealing with possible challenges to his own fledgling regime. 2011-12-20 14:01:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21BDF0C8D0/ Financial operational nodes are crucial to WMD acquisition networks; synchronised international efforts could cut off this crucial financial supply 2011-12-09 14:32:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ED8C83A526AC/ With the ransacking of the British embassy in Tehran, the West has further shrunk its repository of policy options, leaving sanctions as the policy tool of choice. However, while sanctions may slow Iran's forays into the nuclear field, they are unlikely to divert their course entirely. 2011-12-02 13:00:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ECFCA75C828A/ On 23 November, Russian President Medvedev made an important address to the Russian people in which he underlined hostility towards European Missile Defence. Is this further evidence of a divergent attitudes towards nuclear security? 2011-11-25 17:13:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD18A1C216A/ Russia continues to oppose the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence, despite the proposed deployment having shifted to southeast Europe, highlighting the continuation of misperceptions, paranoia and propaganda hysteria in Moscow. 2011-11-23 16:00:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EC268A09E267/ 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. 2011-11-15 13:37:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E9BFFD4BD71B/ The difficulties involved in determining historical warhead numbers may have lessons for contemporary disarmament efforts 2011-10-17 11:20:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E9BFE66A314F/ New historical research on the size and composition of the British nuclear arsenal 2011-10-17 11:07:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE4F916C94/ Israel has little to gain by scuppering a Middle East nuclear meeting, and disarmament efforts much to lose 2011-10-07 12:39:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE4667F7A9/ In deterring its larger neighbour, Pakistan faces tough choices in its nuclear posture 2011-10-07 12:37:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE413EBB30/ India's nuclear posture could be a model for other powers seeking to reduce their arsenals 2011-10-07 12:35:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E830E3B52490/ If reports that Burma is developing a nuclear weapon are true, how will this affect India's relationships with its regional neighbours? 2011-09-28 13:08:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4523B5F3E49/ George V Galdorisi looks at how NATO’s Ballistic Missile Defence efforts can be used to support expeditionary warfare campaigns. 2011-08-12 14:00:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E3172FCA859C/ As Western missile defence systems become more effective, could independently powered, manoeuvrable nuclear warheads be the answer to Russia's prayers? 2011-07-28 15:39:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316E8B435EC/ New liquid-fuel missiles overcome Russian supply problems, but pose serious challenges, too 2011-07-28 15:14:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDCDE7C44989/ Russia is enhancing strategic nuclear capabilities to meet its psychological and military objective of remaining a superpower. The credibility of Russia's nuclear arsenal - and its potential equality with that of the US - remains one of the Kremlin's key political aims. 2011-05-25 11:50:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D99EFC6CE5B5/ The complexities of responding to a disaster in a highly developed and technologically sophisticated country like Japan are testing humanitarian response strategies. Much of what has happened and continues to unfold is the realisation of multiple worst-case scenarios. 2011-04-04 17:25:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CF3A186C61EB/ The NATO Summit in Lisbon on 19 November was hailed as a 'tremendous success' by US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. But how much of a consensus was actually reached on the 'headline' issues? And were smaller details glossed over for political expediency? 2010-11-29 12:52:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CD023AD5314E/ As the Lisbon Summit approaches, momentum is gathering on the adoption of NATO’s new Strategic Concept and the prospect of making missile defence one of its core missions. Whilst the United States and NATO are close to reaching a consensus on missile defence, Russia and Turkey’s concerns with hosting a radar site still need to be addressed more fully. 2010-11-02 14:51:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1252BF2C2/ Missile defence is high on NATO’s list of priorities, not least because it may hold the key to NATO-Russia relations 2010-10-18 10:24:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C73F3780637F/ While the operational launch of Bushehr may receive only passing attention in the media, it represents a significant step forward for Iran’s potential nuclear weapons capability. With the danger of a nuclear domino affect hitting the Gulf States, how far can Iran’s claims of using nuclear technology for solely peaceful purposes be trusted? 2010-08-24 16:32:45 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C4ED70C3F1F7/ The UK's current commitment to maintain a nuclear-armed missile submarine on deterrent patrol at all times (Continuous At-Sea Deterrence, or 'CASD'), is driven as much by institutional and political momentum as by strategic necessity, and plans to order a new generation of submarines after 2015 now threatens to be at the expense of further reduction in conventional forces according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-07-28 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D92814C23/ The recent Washington summit has been hailed a victory, but much remains to be done to ensure there can be real progress in the international nuclear security regime (Free download) 2010-06-23 10:51:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D92814C23/ The recent Washington summit has been hailed a victory, but much remains to be done to ensure there can be real progress in the international nuclear security regime (Free download) 2010-06-23 10:51:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D8247516D/ The US Nuclear Posture Review is not, as many had hoped, a decisive shift in policy. Instead, Europe has an opportunity to move forward the declared vision of a world free of nuclear weapons 2010-06-23 10:47:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D6A2C1BC6/ Obama inherited a weak commitment to arms control from his predecessor. Now, however, his administration has proved its commitment to nuclear disarmament 2010-06-23 10:40:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF5663DC3EAF/ South Korea manages to turn heads by securing a lucrative nuclear contract in the UAE 2010-05-20 17:41:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF56569261FD/ Global non-proliferation efforts have reached a critical juncture. But doubts are growing over the entire bargain 2010-05-20 17:38:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAE92F2207C/ Does successful British defence need to maintain a continuous deterrent? A US perspective argues yes 2010-04-30 15:30:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAE70212201/ While there have been crucial advances on the arms control agenda, crucial questions remain for the major nuclear powers 2010-04-30 15:21:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAE568D29C6/ The success of the nuclear non-proliferation regime relies more upon developing trust between nations than cost-benefit calculations 2010-04-30 15:12:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAE27E3EF83/ A shifting international environment has rendered continuous British nuclear deterrent obsolete. Instead, the UK now has the opportunity to lead the way in diminishing its nuclear force (Free Download) 2010-04-30 15:05:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BC83AA0514EB/ The achievements of the NPR and the signing of New START are the first steps towards President Obama’s stated goal of a nuclear free world. However limited their successes may be, their announcements signify real progress in nuclear disarmament. 2010-04-16 11:26:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BBDE3FCD05AA/ The US Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) released at the beginning of April has some significant implications for America’s friends and allies as well as potential adversaries. 2010-04-08 15:14:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9A677D2E3B6/ Within the next decade, European aircraft capable of delivering US nuclear weapons are due to be withdrawn from service. What are the options available to NATO in the debate over the continuance of its tactical nuclear capability? 2010-03-12 16:21:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECBACB14AB/ India’s traditional emphasis on foreign policy autonomy means that its deepening military and security ties with Iran should not be viewed as a surprise 2010-01-26 11:02:24 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B0A7F87086D9/ 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. 2009-11-23 12:38:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A9E4172ED746/ Internal upheaval has delayed Iran’s response, due this month (September), to the US offer of nuclear talks. The response of the international community to Iran's ongoing nuclear programme will be observed with keen interest by Gulf Arab neighbours whose attitude is governed by the overriding desire to constrain Iran’s regional role. This raises questions as to what options are open to them, including what part they would play in increased US economic or military pressure on Iran. 2009-09-02 11:14:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4A955F53C97AD/ Strategic nuclear deterrence may have worked well during the Cold War, but the proliferation of small power arsenals means a re-think is required about the future role of nuclear weapons. 2009-08-26 17:14:18 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A55BF6FB05FA/ A breakthrough on arms control was achieved at the first summit between US president Barack Obama and the Russian leadership. However, the ‘reset button’ has yet to be pressed on the relations between the two countries. What the Russians really want the US is not prepared to grant, and what the US expects, Moscow is not willing to provide either. 2009-07-09 11:02:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A1C28F4C4E47/ Testing nuclear devices forces reflection on North Korea’s history of diplomatic strategy and disrepute, whilst posing problems for future negotiation. 2009-05-26 18:40:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A1C0F88E6CDD/ North Korea’s most recent nuclear testing has provoked international outrage, but the challenges here come with a foreboding of an ‘American strategic disaster’ further afield. 2009-05-26 16:53:19 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A1189EAA172B/ Pre-conference briefing note explores new theoretical parameters in the aftermath of the Cold War. 2009-05-18 17:21:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A49F8808F852F5/ Obama’s call for a nuclear weapon-free world chimes with British policy on deterrence and disarmament. As arms reductions become more likely, is Britain really onboard? 2009-04-29 17:30:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49E5F1563CC22/ North Korea continues to play games with its regional neighbours, shielded in part by its Cold War allies in the United Nations Security Council, and emboldened by its tactics and growing military capabilities. The question is what can anyone do about it? 2009-04-15 15:44:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49CCCAF89EFD0/ In a major policy speech on nuclear issues, Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently suggested that Trident could be placed on the international negotiation table should there be a serious move towards multilateral disarmament. If such a gambit were to succeed, it would require something more than a leap of faith in trust. 2009-03-27 12:53:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A49AE52A4D45B3/ Can Britain act as a world leader with regards to nuclear disarmament? A recent policy information paper from the FCO sets out Britain’s global approach. It could be useful to compare this paper with the 2006 Defence White Paper, considering the role of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. 2009-03-04 10:08:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A49804CF0236EB/ President Obama’s campaign trail effectively changed America’s policies on Iran through its declarations of direct engagement with Tehran and, most controversially, discourse with Iranian leaders ‘without pre-conditions’. With the current stand-off between the US and Iran entering its fourth decade, and the task facing the US to produce a diplomatic breakthrough seemingly ever-more arduous, now could be the time for genuine diplomacy and negotiations between the two. 2009-01-28 12:19:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496F3C95E6011/ With a new ruler certain to take up power in 2009, North Korea’s state will undergo substantial changes in substance and in form. The international community must pay close attention to the ongoing palace drama in Pyongyang and ready themselves to deal with the strategic and humanitarian consequences of such changes. 2009-01-15 13:43:14 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4919BD95376DA/ Professorial Fellow at RUSI Malcolm Chalmers gives evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee on Global Security and Non-Proliferation on 5 November. 2008-11-11 17:47:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4901EDA7EBADD/ The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty is over a decade old. Now, reinvigorated US leadership is required to take it forward: without it, the treaty may be doomed. 2008-10-24 16:45:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48AA9B6978367/ Musharraf's exit raises the prospect of Pakistan's notoriously leaky nuclear establishment becoming an engine of proliferation 2008-08-19 11:10:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A488755A15CC45/ This article explains the reasons for the differing treatment the Iranian and North Korean nuclear threats have recieved from the West, highlighting that the threat from Iran is greater than that of North Korea. 2008-07-23 17:02:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C486651EB72D3C/ A picture-perfect example of political manoeuvring, but key questions remain unanswered 2008-06-28 16:02:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47E10435F2532/ The publication of the US National Intelligence Estimate has caught the Gulf States off balance. 2008-03-19 12:18:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C479637092C586/ The British left must face-up to the truth: Iran could still develop a nuclear bomb in the next few years. This can only be avoided, says Malcolm Chalmers, by engagement and diplomacy. 2008-01-22 18:40:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4784DF6A9E6B2/ The US President visits the Gulf amidst heightened tension between the United States and Iran. But the latest episode in the Straits of Hormuz only underlines the wariness towards both countries by Gulf Arab States. 2008-01-09 14:52:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C473B28519C928/ The US Air Force has reacted decisively to the serious failures that allowed the unscheduled flight of six nuclear weapons. Its response has been swift, thorough and multi-faceted. Yet, for all its openness, it still has questions to answer as to the deeper causes of the episode. 2007-11-14 16:57:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47289E3D4C118/ An analysis of the means the US should employ in its policy towards Iran's nuclear ambitions. A combination of sticks, carrots and diplomacy might serve Washington's aims better than sanctions and rhetorical brinksmanship. 2007-11-01 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46F7BD8F8F681/ This article examines whether North Korea now poses any less of a menacing threat to its neighbours and if full denuclearization can be achieved. 2007-09-24 14:37:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46F3D8D9A2DE6/ Photos of China's latest nuclear submarines have appeared online in a continuing effort by Beijing's to manage international perceptions of its military. 2007-09-21 16:05:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46EA97F4D15C6/ The 'disappearance' of nuclear weapons, however brief, sat in the realm of fiction, until August 30 that is.... 2007-09-14 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46A4BD5DAEDD5/ Negotiating on the Edge: North Korean Negotiating Behaviour - by Scott Snyder is reviewed by John Hemmings 2007-07-23 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A468E5CB9D4450/ The future of US-India relations can be characterised in terms of ‘engaged partners.’ While the estrangement thesis is certainly not dead, it no longer dominates the overarching strategic discourse between the two states. 2007-07-06 16:16:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C467BA20D7FE41/ 2007-06-22 11:31:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A46728066E2E5A/ Curbing North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons has long been one of the main challenges for US foreign policy. Recently, the US had changed tack in its approach. 2007-06-15 13:04:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A467280213B3A3/ The international community should devote more attention to universal nuclear disarmament and no-first use guarantees, especially against non-nuclear states. 2007-06-15 13:03:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4667F0A20B1B4/ Are fears of a nuclear passage between Iran and international terrorism really justified? 2007-06-07 12:49:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46371B8439837/ Now that the decision has been made and extensively analyzed for its policy implications, it is time to consider what was omitted from the public debate and what lies ahead. 2007-05-01 11:51:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46127D2A3920F/ March saw the unprecedented vote in Parliament on the Government’s proposal that Britain should remain a nuclear power by renewing its independent strategic deterrent. 2007-04-03 17:22:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A461260D894185/ Both the US and EU agree on the substance of the threat from nuclear proliferation. However, there is divergence of the preferred means for ensuring non-proliferation. 2007-04-03 15:13:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C45F69446BEF2F/ Conference report on the 7 March 2007 proceedings at RUSI. The debate was led by Des Browne, Michael Codner, Steven Haines, and Paul Ingram. 2007-03-13 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A45F5874C6B31A/ A leaked EU report recognises that diplomatic efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons programme have failed. Member states must decide whether they can accept a nuclear Iran, and what can be done to stop its programme. 2007-03-12 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45E55CB91FE32/ Although the Government has presented a strong case advocating the renewal of the United Kingdom’s independent nuclear deterrent, there are still lingering questions that need to be addressed. This is the key finding of ‘The United Kingdom’s Independent Strategic Nuclear Deterrent: Observations on the 2006 White Paper and Issues for the Parliamentary Debate’, a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2007-02-28 10:46:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A45E40F7332439/ While the Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons would, of course, have enormous strategic ramifications throughout the region and beyond, it is far from certain that it would provoke a nuclear arms race with any country. Much more likely, instead, is an arms race to acquire a clear edge in the means to wage conventional war. 2007-02-27 11:01:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A458805C98EFF9/ Was Libya’s nuclear turnaround the result of multilateral negotiations, increasingly robust counter-proliferation measures, or domestic developments? 2006-12-19 15:31:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4587FEBB57CB6/ As we come to the end of a procurement cycle, this is the first real opportunity to address Britain's nuclear deterrent since the post-Suez Defence Review in 1957. 2006-12-19 15:03:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4587FDAF90819/ Missile defence is now central to the security relationship between Europe and the United States, and NATO’s raison d’être. A European debate on BMD is overdue. This article is intended to help initiate such a debate. 2006-12-19 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C45745AE62339A/ 2006-12-04 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N456F7ACC5109D/ It is likely that maintaining a minimum deterrent will be the policy recommendation that the government will put forward in the white paper, and perhaps it will be this policy which parliament will discuss and vote upon. 2006-11-30 00:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A45618B6D8FDD6/ With the United States confirming that Pyongyang had indeed, as it claimed, conducted an underground nuclear test on 9 October, this article analyzes the effects of the bomb on the country, region and international community. 2006-11-20 11:03:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4534C62EF11B3/ The end of ambiguity about Pyongyang's nuclear capacity raises fundamental questions affecting China, the United States, and the future of international non-proliferation strategy. Indirectly, these consequences could actually work to the advantage of the West in its attempts to prevent Iran 'going nuclear'. 2006-10-17 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A452E16D356565/ For a US president facing mid-term elections from a position of weakness, this is hardly the best moment to make momentous decisions on North Korea and Iran 2006-10-12 11:20:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C452B99CB92A20/ North Korean Crisis: Key US Players 2006-10-10 14:05:44 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4548909B5BD6D/ The process involves fitting to a missile what is called a "bus" on which the warheads sit, covered by a cone, said Dr Lee Willett, a defence analyst at the Royal United Services Institute. 2006-10-09 15:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C452A2EE661B39/ The detonation of a North Korean nuclear bomb is an attempt to dictate the future of the Korean peninsula on its own terms. 2006-10-09 12:17:04 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45489153509CF/ Alex Neill, Head of Asia Security program at Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, discusses the effects its action has had on the rest of the international community and what message it sends to other potential nuclear states, especially Iran. 2006-10-09 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C452A3FAC780F7/ The UN Security Council is certain to impose sanctions on North Korea. But, since these are likely to involve – at least initially – just cutting off trade and diplomatic contacts, no significant impact is expected. 2006-10-09 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A44DCAA7B82E8B/ This article examines the problems facing a Western SSN (nuclear-powered attack submarine) tasked to operate in demanding theatre, close to an opposing state’s coast. 2006-08-11 17:04:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C44D0719016D80/ 2006-08-02 10:35:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A44C9DBB59CDF4/ This article examines how an air campaign against Iranian nuclear sites would fare in the event that international diplomatic efforts fail to deter Tehran from mastering nuclear weapon technologies. 2006-06-28 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A444E1AD798DA0/ America needs a strong India to broaden the world economy, guard a troubled corner, and counter China. 2006-04-25 13:49:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A444E115183173/ The American redeployment of ever more sophisticated nuclear counter-force capabilities to the Pacific is 2006-04-25 13:09:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A444E106657CEB/ The Indo-US nuclear pact has virtually rewritten the rules of the global nuclear regime. 2006-04-25 13:05:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A444E0F07E96A7/ Would any nation use WMD against a nuclear-armed nation, and risk a devastating response? 2006-04-25 12:59:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A444E0E4C547D7/ The possession of the deterrent may be unpleasant, but it is an unpleasant necessity. 2006-04-25 12:56:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A44315AA4A9295/ Over energy security, the United States and China are starting to find themselves bound into a cycle of mutual distrust. 2006-04-03 18:26:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A43DDF188D6082/ Iran's competing power groups can offer restraint and caution that is not present in areas of President Ahmadinejad’s direct control 2006-01-30 11:00:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A43DA384AE1AB2/ Assuming that a decision is taken in favour of continuity of deterrent capability, the UK will need a capability relevant to a variety of new threats. 2006-01-27 15:12:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A437B23E84BC09/ The prevailing view that the introduction of ballistic missile defence components in South Asia would destabilize the prevailing nuclear equilibrium between India and Pakistan and lead to an ‘all out’ arms race is flawed. 2005-10-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P42FC7AED85CBD/ Nuclear capability for the UK has more to do with international status and influence than with direct security. 2005-08-12 11:33:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P42565ED9C0C69/ As the submarines that launch the UK’s nuclear missiles approaches the end of their operational life, what does the future hold for Britain’s nuclear capability? 2005-04-08 11:37:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P4215D3F0EA47A/ Stopping Iran from achieving nuclear capability is a good thing – not least because failure to do so will spawn a nuclear race throughout the region. 2005-02-18 11:39:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P4214BC35CCFB9/ Aside from the threat of being attacked, this suggests that there are other reasons why Israel appears so concerned about the possible development of an Iranian nuclear warhead. 2005-02-17 15:45:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P41BD74CDB2209/ Despite initial euphoria at the agreement between the EU3 and Iran, the reaction to the deal quickly exposed some of the political tensions that may eventually prove to be its undoing. 2004-12-13 10:54:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P4173B26FAACDA/ Is the threat of UN-imposed economic sanctions on an oil-dependent country, widely regarded as the most effective way of bringing the nuclear programme to heel, really the only way of meeting the Iranian challenge? 2004-10-18 13:09:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P41459D0509C3A/ Despite the multiple and manifold divisions in transatlantic relations of late, policy-makers in Washington and the European capitals seem to be edging towards accord on at least one issue: our present policies on Iran are not working. 2004-09-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ce6401b/ An assessment of SOE's achievements in light of a reconsideration of Operation Gunnerside. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b9de13c/ Iranian academic Jalil Roshandel examines why Iran may be seeking Weapons of Mass Destruction 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ba46b5b/ Dan Plesch and Martin Butcher raise the alarm over developments in NATO policy on nuclear wea 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ae6190b/ Thérèse Delpech, Senior Research Associate, CERI, Paris, offers an objective, impartial and c 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f795a1117/ Can Trident be adapted to a non-nuclear. more conventianally armed weapon? 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79cb974b/ In 1999 media reports suggested that India and Pakistan nearly went to war – even nuclear war - afte 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f756f19bc/ 2004-06-18 12:23:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C877516401C/ Nothing that man has created is bigger than The Bomb. It’s not just a weapon, but a tool for re-shaping the earth – in a physical, political and philosophical sense. 2004-06-10 15:59:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C862CEE084C/ A logical and coherent strategic vision of the Royal Navy’s role, set within the context of the shrinking global village. 2004-06-10 14:31:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7f5ca8bb/ Nuclear deterrence, it is now feared,may not provide the comfort it did during the Cold War. 2003-12-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7d8ad3fb/ The recent trilateral talks in Beijing that were supposed to herald the beginning of an end to the current crisis on the Korean peninsula appear to have only succeeded in further escalating the tensions in this already volatile region. 2003-06-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea8c40de/ Weapons of Mass Destruction, (WMD), USA, Nuclear Weapons, Proliferation 2003-01-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea88c490/ NATO continues to value the role that nuclear weapons play in preserving peace and security. 2002-08-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea870ead/ The West and Russia's lessons from the Cold War could help to defuse, at least to some extent, the ongoing crisis in South Asia. 2002-06-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea86f5a9/ If the majority of parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty agree that it is the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime and is successful in combating the proliferation of WMD, the security interests of one – or a few – Nuclear Weapons States should not be allowed to preside over the security concerns of allies, other countries or the rest of the world. 2002-05-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea86f5a9/ If the majority of parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty agree that it is the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime and is successful in combating the proliferation of WMD, the security interests of one – or a few – Nuclear Weapons States should not be allowed to preside over the security concerns of allies, other countries or the rest of the world. 2002-05-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea858722/ Following 11 September, much has been said about the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) from ‘rogue states’ and the threat of terrorists acquiring them. However, far too little attention has been paid to Russia’s inadvertent role in the proliferation of WMD. 2002-03-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea79c791/ United States, nuclear, Department of Defense, arms control 2001-08-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7a96f7/ Missile defence, nuclear, WMD, US elections 2000-09-21 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A447313AC9DD9F/ 1998-04-10 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A446DBEB37106D/ 1998-02-02 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A446D896C2A4F8/ Sir Michael underlines the important agenda of further arms control and reduction now available, and considers the contribution which Britain, as a Trident equipped nuclear power, could make to that agenda. 1997-12-10 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A445A0691C1E11/ 1996-12-04 14:00:00