http://www.rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2013 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C519659DB40673/ With troops assigned to the UN's new offensive unit in the DR Congo arriving in Goma, hopes for a tougher response to the region's non-state armed groups have been raised. Yet while novel, the deployment of the unit poses its own challenges. 2013-05-17 17:27:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5193598A7994E/ The attack on the Al-Amenas facility in Algeria earlier in the year reveals the nexus between organised crime and terrorism in West Africa. This has major implications for the international community and requires greater support to national governments in the region. 2013-05-15 10:50:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C518BB55974C12/ Last week, Islamist extremists were found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack on a rally of the English Defence League. The case shows how extremists from both sides are turning to violent means. It also shows how Jihadists in the United Kingdom are focusing on domestic targets. 2013-05-09 15:41:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D384469E9/ Margaret Thatcher’s death, more than twenty years after leaving office, provides an opportunity to reassess her foreign-policy record 2013-05-03 16:11:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D35BD2DF2/ As the London Conference on Somalia reconvenes, the focus remains on concerns surrounding the durability of the federal governmental structure 2013-05-03 16:10:44 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:A5183D30528C3E/ While Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz may prove a bluff, Iran’s developing naval capability should be a matter of concern 2013-05-03 16:08:54 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/newsbrief/ref:A5183D2857526D/ As the UK steps up its drone capability, it is changing the RAF’s training programmes for pilots and operators 2013-05-03 16:06:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183D24D108B9/ With a UN panel now investigating US drone strikes, the mounting backlash against targeted killing highlights the political costs of drone warfare (Free access) 2013-05-03 16:06:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183CDED775E1/ The result of the Falkland Islands referendum underscores the growing agency of the local government in the territorial dispute 2013-05-03 15:47:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183CC4942881/ Despite the challenges, the early stages of the British redeployment from Afghanistan appear to be progressing well 2013-05-03 15:40:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5183C2655109A/ With twenty months left before the departure of ISAF combat troops, the enormous logistical challenge of withdrawal is becoming increasingly clear 2013-05-03 14:58:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51828A37C1F5A/ Recent allegations by the Canadian authorities about Al-Qa'ida in Iran has ignited a flurry of commentary. Experience suggests however that the release of limited intelligence of this nature is fraught with dangers for the public trust and risks being counter-productive. 2013-05-02 16:49:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C518117F9CA2D2/ Two outbreaks of deadly violence in Xinjiang this week highlight China's failure to bring stability to its troubled far west Muslim frontier. A closer examination of the attacks reveals that Xinjiang's model of 'stability maintenance' continues to spark Uyghur unrest. 2013-05-01 14:29:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E620088BA7/ A dedicated introduction to the RUSI Journal series 'Transnational Organised Crime and Security', with Guest Editor Frank G Madsen of the University of Cambridge (Free Access) 2013-04-29 13:05:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5ED818BA6/ Last year’s prize winning essay tackles the continuing difficulties of balancing civil liberties and national security 2013-04-29 12:51:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5DB5CF64F/ Shrinking national defence budgets are forcing defence companies to consider their options if they are to remain viable businesses in a difficult environment 2013-04-29 12:47:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5D4A66407/ While the recent terrorist attack in Algeria shone the spotlight on threats from North Africa, this is not a new phenomenon. Terrorist threats to UK citizens at home and abroad will continue to arise from multiple sources of insecurity 2013-04-29 12:45:16 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/journal/ref:A517E5C40AEF63/ Shinzo Abe’s second go as Japan’s prime minister comes at a time of economic crisis and tension with China. The previous record of this conservative hard-liner suggests pragmatism will be his key approach to relations with Japan’s challenging neighbour 2013-04-29 12:40:50 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/publications/journal/ref:A517E5A76177AB/ Proxy warfare is a phenomenon usually associated with the Cold War, yet a redefinition of the concept is needed to reflect the nature of conflict in the twenty-first century (Free Access) 2013-04-29 12:33:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5A091E6CA/ Slippery to define, corruption can permeate all levels of society and encompasses a variety of phenomena: it is a ‘social bad’ that lies at the heart of organised crime 2013-04-29 12:31:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E5941E6832/ Countries affected by conflict can provide fertile ground for criminal organisations: there are multiple factors at play, and countering them demands co-ordinated and informed response strategies 2013-04-29 12:28:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A517E58A8DDA58/ Transnational organised crime is a security threat, and hence a concern for both defence and law-enforcement actors (Free Access) 2013-04-29 12:25:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:V517DB00C674A7/ http://www.rusi.org/eastofsuez Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of RUSI, introduces RUSI's latest paper authored by Professor Gareth Stansfield and Saul Kelly. The paper examines the UK's possible strategic re-assessment, focusing for the first time since the 1970's, a global role east of the Suez Canal. 2013-04-29 00:28:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C517AC1B3570B0/ Evidence of chemical weapons use by the Syrian regime remains incomplete. But the Obama Administration’s confused signaling and ambiguous standards of evidence risk emboldening the Assad regime. 2013-04-26 19:04:49 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:V517954D91BFED/ Elizabeth Quintana, Senior Research Fellow, RUSI, assesses calls made by human rights groups to ban the use of autonomous weapons systems. 2013-04-25 17:08:36 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:V517922F7982BB/ Raffaello Pantucci, Senior Research Fellow, RUSI, assesses the impact and significance of the Boston bomb and the challenges facing investigators 2013-04-25 13:36:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5177DD26E45E0/ As motives and operational set-up of the Boston bombers become known, urgent questions will be asked about how US intelligence agencies are prioritising threats in the United States. The case reveals the huge dilemma faced in collecting, evaluating and acting on credible intelligence leads. 2013-04-24 14:27:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5177D606D12F5/ Kuwaiti politics is at standstill, even though an opposition election boycott in December 2012 led to a pro-government Kuwaiti Parliament. The deadlock is set to continue outside parliament as support for Musallam Al Barrack, the leading opposition personality grows. 2013-04-24 13:56:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5177D606D12F5/ Kuwaiti politics is at standstill, even though an opposition election boycott in December 2012 led to a pro-government Kuwaiti Parliament. The deadlock is set to continue outside parliament as support for Musallam Al Barrack, the leading opposition personality grows. 2013-04-24 13:56:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51765FFDEA48C/ Former President Pervez Musharraf is now in custody as a result of a fateful decision to sack judges in 2007. His arrest is unprecedented as the Pakistani military refrains from intervening in a case which will see a military ruler indicted for the first time. 2013-04-23 11:19:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C517117A5C9B15/ Last week, Russia's Vladimir Putin was confronted with topless Ukraine protestors in Hannover. Autocrats have often been made to look uncomfortable, even foolish, by exhibitionist protest. Nudity was one way of showing contempt for authority in East Germany. There may be echoes of that for Putin's increasingly autocratic Russia. 2013-04-19 11:14:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C516D53C0587A4/ The authorities in the United States are rightly cautious in ascribing blame to yesterday's incident in Boston. The explosions - killing three and injuring over 140 - highlight the importance of securing public events without being governed by fear. 2013-04-16 14:37:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C516C202F5D8B5/ There is much confusion over the supposed 'merger' between Syria's Jabhet al-Nusra and the Islamic State of Iraq group. The confusion itself emphasisesthe erosion of Al-Qa'ida's supra-national aims and the reduced focus on Western targets. 2013-04-15 16:45:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5167D05802F5A/ The supposed 'merger' between the Syrian opposition group 'Jabhet al-Nusra' and Al-Qa'ida in Iraq is nothing new. But it underscores the Jihadist takeover of the Syrian opposition while moderates remain weak and divided and the humanitarian crisis worsens. 2013-04-12 10:17:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5165370EE3D28/ The 2012 annual report for the UK's Counter-Terrorism (CONTEST) Strategy highlights the return on investment made in providing security for the Olympic Games. But success accrued at home must now be re-configured to meet the threat abroad. 2013-04-10 11:11:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5162FD285B6E8/ In the Korean peninsula, the risk of war remains much lower than is suggested by the atmosphere of crisis, but a great deal will depend on what level of escalation Pyongyang deems necessary for political and deterrent purposes. 2013-04-08 18:29:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5162F9833C46A/ No one doubted that Margaret Thatcher was a uniquely significant figure in the United Kingdom's foreign and security policies. 2013-04-08 18:14:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/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:C5152C67F8479E/ The eastern Mediterranean has been spring loaded for an international political crisis for many months now. Is the Cypriot Euro crisis the mouse that finally sets off the trap? 2013-03-27 10:16:55 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N51514EAF30882/ British public divided on whether drones make the West more or less safe, but small majority support targeted killing of known terrorists unless civilian casualties involved 2013-03-26 07:34:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51508EA96BFC8/ The Obama Administration has announced a shift in emphasis for missile defence capabilities away from Europe to the US mainland. While this could help allay Russian concerns about the NATO system, Moscow's leaders may require more confidence-building measures. 2013-03-25 17:56:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51506B24A254C/ UK defence spending was further squeezed in the 2013 Budget announcement. It is likely to face additional cuts for 2015/16 in the 2015 Spending Review. The defence budget for subsequent years may depend on how the 2015 Spending Review shares the burden of future austerity between expenditure cuts and tax rises. 2013-03-25 15:24:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C514F1AC43AAD3/ The Iraq War emboldened hawks in the United States and Iran. Increasingly obsessed with each other, they shunned pragmatism for an ideology of confrontation which saw both sides expend political and economic capital they could not afford for ambitions that were beyond them. 2013-03-24 15:36:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C514C8ECDE2C80/ The Cyprus financial crisis again begs the question: how long can the Euro-structure survive these periodic tremours, especially since every single shock which comes is bigger and has a deeper structural impact than its predecessor. 2013-03-22 17:04:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V514C2C515E42F/ RUSI Director General Professor Michael Clarke and Senior Research Fellow Dr Jonathan Eyal offer their perspectives ten years on after the Iraq War. 2013-03-22 10:03:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C514AE2A7716D4/ Iraq is as volatile as it was after the fall of Saddam in 2003. Politics are fought along sectarian lines, and grievances run deep. Nevertheless, Iraq remains united and has the potential to be a regional, and democratic, powerhouse. 2013-03-21 10:45:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51486AACC3EE5/ A new EUROPOL assessment highlights the scale of the threat coming from organised crime in Europe. Half of the major investigations pursued by EUROPOL have links to Britain. Fighting organised crime can no longer be the poor relation to tackling the threat from international terrorism. 2013-03-19 13:44:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C514C1B89978A1/ We mark the tenth anniversary of the Iraq War by asking our analysts to offer their perspectives, and highlighting key material from our archives 2013-03-19 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5141A9BFABEE9/ The Afghan National Army is seen by many policy-makers as the only viable 'exit strategy' for NATO forces. While NATO has made significant progress in developing it as a professional armed force, the army has major hurdles ahead before it attains full control in 2015. 2013-03-14 10:44:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A514077C33D4E6/ If the government’s plans to increase the British Army’s reliance on reservists are to be a success, the concerns of a number of parties – as well as society’s relationship with defence – need to be addressed. (Free access) 2013-03-13 12:58:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51406CE9BC3FF/ Delegates at a ministerial conference in London on 7 March were urged to release more funds to help Yemen. However, such funds will be divested in a strategic vacuum, and paves the way for a perfect storm for Yemen and the International community. 2013-03-13 12:14:16 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C513E04E752B15/ In her second annual report, the UK's Chief Medical officer has warned that the danger posed by growing resistance to antibiotics should be ranked along with terrorism on a list of threats to the nation. 2013-03-11 16:39:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C513DF36E97412/ The frequency, severity and duration of flood events is increasing. With five million properties in the UK and 58 per cent of agricultural land at risk, do we need to look more radically at how we adapt for the future? 2013-03-11 15:13:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A129282486/ Will the new members of the Arctic Council change the way it does its business? 2013-03-08 16:32:48 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A120E4DDFF/ European energy security remains a concern. Attention is turning back to the Middle East - and its unrest. 2013-03-08 16:30:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A11AB658DE/ The continuation of the conflict in Syria is placing the Turkish leadership’s efforts to tie its domestic agenda to its foreign policy under ever-greater stress. 2013-03-08 16:29:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A1172C4813/ Worries about the proliferation of hand-held anti-aircraft missiles from Syria point to the need to carefully manage these weapons. 2013-03-08 16:27:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A10F44C849/ Two years after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, it seems that Egypt will continue to be faced with political turmoil and social unrest for some time to come. 2013-03-08 16:25:26 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A103878EA9/ In allowing women to serve in ground-combat positions, the US, and other militaries considering following suit, now face the challenge of sustainability. 2013-03-08 16:22:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A0F8F494AF/ As development of the Russian T-50 fighter continues, stealth capability may be about to spread beyond just the US and its allies. 2013-03-08 16:19:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A513A000813DC5/ While the F-35 may be very capable, the UK's inability to withdraw from the programme places the country in a position of dependence on the US. (Free access) 2013-03-08 15:13:21 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N514C8AA59D350/ Dr Jonathan Eyal, Senior Research Fellow and RUSI's Director of International Security Studies gave evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on the UK's relations with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. 2013-03-06 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5130A9B64AF43/ The advent of many-to-many communication has made controlling strategic communication, and predicting its effects, much more difficult for governments and armed forces 2013-03-01 13:14:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5130A8210EB89/ As the 2014 deadline approaches, British and US mentors continue to work to strengthen the Afghan Local Police. The ultimate outcome remains balanced precariously between success and failure 2013-03-01 13:07:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5130A5952A734/ By 2008, it was clear that Britain had got Basra wrong. Ten years on from the invasion, an insider provides a first-hand account of what the mistakes were, and what can be learnt for future operations (Free access) 2013-03-01 12:57:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5130A36F977E2/ Maritime security must be considered not just in terms of military strategy, but also from the perspective of the coastal states and the civil maritime sector that serves global trade 2013-03-01 12:47:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5130A16F5E667/ After a period of apparent distance from its NATO allies, Turkey's recent policies show a renewed emphasis on its alliance with the US as part of its attempt to navigate the upheaval in the Middle East 2013-03-01 12:39:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A51309FE795B93/ NATO's deployment of the Patriot missile-defence system to Turkey reflects how Ankara's foreign and security policy remains dependent on stronger allies 2013-03-01 12:32:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A51309D89C904A/ Colombia's peace negotiations with the FARC continue to face a series of difficult hurdles, including the FARC's potential fragmentation and its leaders' loss of legitimacy 2013-03-01 12:22:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A51309AC5AA060/ Recent events in Mali and France's subsequent intervention raise questions about the roots of the conflict in a state that used to be considered an example of good governance in West Africa 2013-03-01 12:10:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A51309267B8B54/ From 2016, women will be allowed to serve in ground-combat roles in the US armed forces. A comparative analysis of Western armed forces provides an insight into the actual impact on unit cohesion (Free access) 2013-03-01 11:38:17 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N512F327E3F9B1/ A new RUSI study examining climate change implications was presented in February 2013 to Mexican legislators and experts in Washington DC. 2013-02-28 10:36:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C512E46A3F34E1/ The Iranian regime is none too pleased with Argo winning best film at the Oscars. It feeds into Iranian conspiracy theories about the United States, and highlights the tricky role the current Supreme Leader had during the US Embassy Hostage Crisis of 1979. 2013-02-27 17:59:39 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N512DDC34B68AA/ Cuts to future Ministry of Defence (MoD) budgets are likely after the Treasury's latest Autumn Statement announced reductions in defence spending for 2013/14 and 2014/15, over and above those planned in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), warns the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2013-02-27 10:17:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C512B4D561318E/ There has been much talk about a fatwa - a juristic ruling issued by Iran's Supreme Leader outlawing the use of nuclear weapons. But how binding is this ruling and has it actually been made? 2013-02-25 11:42:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51278ADD39311/ The convictions of three Birmingham residents of a terrorist plot reveal classic linkages between homegrown bombers and Pakistan. The supply side of the terrorist threat in the UK continues to prove a problem. 2013-02-22 15:15:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5124F3DE5B093/ For nearly a year US political leaders have been fighting over the federal budget. By 1 March they must either reach a deal or implement automatic and deep cuts drastically affecting the running of the military and the defence industry which it procures from. 2013-02-20 16:05:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51223460690F6/ Long associated with the CIA's targeted killing programme, there are concerns that drones are a weapons system out of control. But a suggestion to deploy them on the UN mission in the Congo underscores the potential the system has in keeping the peace. 2013-02-18 14:07:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C511D272D72DDC/ The revelation of documents from fleeing jihadists in Mali reveals a centrally-directed attempt to achieve all the old Al-Qa'ida ambitions: to ally with other political movements in order to hijack them. 2013-02-14 18:05:35 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C5113B501179CB/ There have been many reports circulating that Qatar is directly or indirectly supporting terrorist groups in Mali, having asserted its influence in the rest of North Africa. But there would be no logical reason for Qatar to be involved or gain in meddling in Mali's affairs. 2013-02-07 14:09:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V511379D402B52/ Jon Snow, David Miliband and Shashank Joshi discuss the ways forward for the Iranian nuclear crisis. 2013-02-07 09:55:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5112518B8F44E/ A suicide blast outside the US Embassy in Ankara on 1 February will lead to further pressure on the Turkish government to crackdown hard on all terrorist groups, including the PKK whom the government is trying to negotiate with. 2013-02-06 12:52:48 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N51124B99177D5/ RUSI experts Shashank Joshi and Professor Ali Ansari give evidence to the House of Commons Foreig Affairs Committee. 2013-02-06 12:26:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51122FE3B37A3/ The deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey in response to the ongoing Syrian civil war makes sense strategically and underscores NATO's relevance. However, they also hamper Turkey's role to seek accommodation with her neighbours. 2013-02-06 10:28:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51103BB143FC4/ For many years, British defence acquisition has been mired in problems and controversy. Now, the House of Commons Defence Select Committee has issued a new report, generating a coherent target list and creating a parliamentary benchmark for defence acquisition policy. 2013-02-05 07:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C510BA41831C79/ The Syrian regime has accused Israel of, as yet, unconfirmed attacks against Syrian military installations. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that such a move will trigger a retaliation or threaten a regional war. 2013-02-01 11:18:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C510A810654488/ India's defence markets become ever more lucrative as the country propels itself to superpower status. However, if India wishes to use offsets to create a strong indigenous defence industry, it needs to foster a transparent and streamlined regulatory environment. 2013-01-31 14:36:51 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/news/ref:N5107F8EE5645C/ In November 2012, a RUSI delegation travelled to Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, for extensive, ground-breaking nuclear talks - the first of their kind by a British organisation in recent years. 2013-01-29 16:32:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F6A177747/ The MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile is a game changer with strategic importance. With this in mind, Rob Hewson, Editor of IHS Jane’s Air-Launched Weapons, looks at the export potential for such a weapon 2013-01-29 16:20:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F57B683CB/ Neil Middleton of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory offers an insight into the vital role that the organisation plays in testing armour against ballistic threats 2013-01-29 16:14:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F4C497E73/ A NATO research organisation is transforming itself with cutting-edge research to better meet the needs of the 28-nation Alliance. Edward Lundquist reveals all 2013-01-29 16:12:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F3729CC52/ David Hayes is a Mechanical Engineer in the defence industry, and has previously worked on secondment at the Royal United Services Institute as a research analyst. In this article he provides an overview of current and future development trends in weapons technology that could be integrated onto unmanned aerial vehicles, and looks at the implications this has had and will have on military operations 2013-01-29 16:07:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F2806800E/ With responsibilities for UK maritime security falling between the Navy, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Police marine units, how well is the UK placed to address seismic changes in its own waters? Guy Whitaker, CEO of UK-based Missionkraft, offers his view and the Missionkraft solution 2013-01-29 16:03:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107F08E29646/ A concentrated multinational presence, coupled with the exploitation of an increasingly diverse range of data, is successfully informing counter-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean and elsewhere. Daran Scarlett of Esri UK examines the advances being made and what the future holds 2013-01-29 15:55:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107EF876E85D/ Babcock Warship Support Director Chris Tomkins looks at the Surface Ship Support Alliance’s class output management approach, and how it is applied to amphibious vessels 2013-01-29 15:50:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E9B0966B5/ Dr Lee Willett, Senior Research Fellow of Maritime Studies at RUSI, takes a look at the Olympic security operations that required strong cooperation from the maritime security community 2013-01-29 15:24:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E8C1B8487/ Polish aviation journalist Maciej Stanecki gives an update on the progress that PZL Mielec has been making since its acquisition by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 2013-01-29 15:21:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E74E8F5C4/ With the UK now facing years in which a comprehensive maritime surveillance and fixed-wing antisubmarine warfare capability is lacking, Lockheed Martin has stepped in to offer its C-130 MPA solution. Simon Michell talks to the company to find out exactly what capabilities are on offer, when they could be delivered and how much they would cost 2013-01-29 15:15:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E5D56F621/ The Global Hawk-based unmanned system is to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) to the NATO Alliance. Simon Michell reports 2013-01-29 15:08:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E3D8A2A14/ The London 2012 Olympic Games were a tremendously positive experience for the UK in many ways, reinvigorating a sense of Britishness, of pride in being British and in British values, but also in the country’s institutions like the Armed Forces. RUSI’s Senior Research Fellow of Air Power and Technology, Elizabeth Quintana, looks at the RAF’s contribution to the security of the Games 2013-01-29 15:00:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107E07EE41AA/ Cheap, fast and effective systems for introducing temporary interoperability between different communications networks are proving valuable across a number of sectors, including the military and security forces. Mark Cartwright, Technical Sales Manager at GRC, highlights how the Incident Commanders’ Radio Interface (ICRI) can help to bring order out of chaos 2013-01-29 14:46:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107DECD01330/ Chief Inspector Kenneth Pennington of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) explains why contingency planning is vital ahead of an event like the London Olympics 2013-01-29 14:40:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107DDB8CF331/ Though less common than their ‘conventional’ IED counterparts, chemical and radiological explosive devices are still a threat to both urban environments and the battlefield. Andy Oppenheimer, AIExpE, an expert on these weapons, outlines their dangers and describes how best to neutralise them 2013-01-29 14:34:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107DCE1AE819/ RUSI’s Dr Henrik Heidenkamp examines the impact of NATO’s 2012 Industry Day in Riga on the NATO-Industry relationship and discusses potential steps to make it work 2013-01-29 14:30:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107D91BC19CC/ Dr Lee Willett, Senior Research Fellow, Maritime Studies at RUSI offers a review of the maritime debates that circulated through the recent Euronaval exhibition in Paris 2013-01-29 14:14:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107D56B883DD/ John Louth explores the reasons for the EADS-BAE corporate courtship and its eventual failure, and attempts to understand where the inability to merge leaves the businesses themselves and the concept of a European defence entity 2013-01-29 14:01:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107D46D4C4F1/ Bob Barton, former Managing Director of Niteworks, returns to the vexing theme of change in the MoD, and asks whether its inability to understand the root causes of inefficiency prevents the successful implementation of new processes and concepts 2013-01-29 13:55:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107D2DB6B499/ Andrea Gilli, a Visiting Fellow at the European Union Institute for Security Studies (Paris), investigates some of the procurement lessons from the 2011 NATO-led operation against Libyan Government forces, and suggests some possible courses of action 2013-01-29 13:47:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107D0E30C54D/ Dr Jeffrey Bradford ponders the future of the main battle tank, and suggests that the tank is in real danger of losing its supremacy on the battlefield if it does not incorporate an unmanned aerial vehicle doctrine into its tactics, techniques and procedures 2013-01-29 13:38:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5107C1EC215E6/ Former UK Police Officer, Stuart Harrison, contests that the application of conventional military force to address a counter-insurgency is not the right way to achieve a lasting success 2013-01-29 12:37:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C510A400608D02/ ving dominated American and international politics over the last twenty years and become one of the most famous and powerful women in the world, what is Hillary Rodham Clinton's legacy as Secretary of State as she departs the world stage, for now? 2013-01-29 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C510684E1B53E8/ With US women now being allowed to participate in combat roles, the US military can be applauded for its move towards gender equality. But its driving imperative must remain a commitment to military effectiveness, and to the lives of the men and women who serve. 2013-01-28 14:04:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V510259E8C33EE/ Dr Jonathan Eyal, Senior Research Fellow, RUSI, assesses the wisdom and prospects behind Prime Minister's set-piece speech on Europe, promising re-negotiation and an in-out referendum. 2013-01-25 10:10:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C51017763C44DA/ In 2012, the European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for guaranteeing peace and stability in the last sixty years. Yet, in 2013, its very existence is in doubt. It is time to consider NATO as Europe's guarantor of peace. 2013-01-24 18:07:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FFFDE2AB642/ The Syrian Civil War has exposed Turkey to the growing threat of Kurdish and Islamist empowerment. Ankara's options are limited by its domestic politics and military means. Turkey's response to the crisis will be critical for pursuing its regional ambitions. 2013-01-23 15:15:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FFCAA8D4A49/ Are the latest violent disturbances in Northern Ireland a serious threat to the decade-long peace process? Not necessarily, but the flags issue is a distraction from deeper underlying social problems; such as poverty and entrenched sectarianism. 2013-01-23 11:38:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FED9E953BBC/ The attacks on Algerian gas installations and the Mali insurgency has led the UK Prime Minister to describe this as a 'generational struggle'. However, what is happening across the Sahel region is a different terrorist challenge altogether, requiring a reappraisal in strategy. 2013-01-22 18:30:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FE8C438BBC3/ On the road to his inevitable re-election, Benjamin Netanyahu has pursued a policy that politically isolates Israel further and ends hopes for a two-state solution. It will be the Israeli Prime Minister, not the surrounding Arab states, who threaten the very existence of the state itself. 2013-01-22 13:01:16 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C50FDAAF0252C3/ After some disappointment in Obama's first term, there is a moment of optimism for transatlantic relations. Washington and Brussels should capitalise on this moment, and work to ensure closer co-operation in pursuit of their strategic objectives in President Obama's second term. 2013-01-21 20:56:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50F8464E09296/ Polling research by YouGov-Cambridge in conjunction with RUSI suggests significant belief in a wider cultural clash of civilisations, and mixed views on exercising free speech to offend religion. 2013-01-18 07:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F8223FD4255/ As the EU meets with the recently formed CELAC for the first time, climate change, regional integration, migration, education and the global drug problem are all on the agenda. 2013-01-17 16:11:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F81F7328BD9/ The African National Congress voted in December for Ramaphosa to join President Zuma at the party’s helm, with the goal of steering it, and South Africa, through muddy waters prior to national elections in 2014. 2013-01-17 15:58:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F81E304A2FF/ With the Free Syrian Army still facing a number of organisational challenges as it enters 2013, what lessons can be learnt from their revolutionary counterparts of the 1920s in their fight against French occupation? (Free access) 2013-01-17 15:53:29 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/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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F816CB514B2/ To maintain its strategic edge against an evolving threat, the Israel Defense Forces have developed capabilities-based defence concepts rooted in the principle of ‘reverse asymmetry’. (Free access) 2013-01-17 15:22:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F8155846A2B/ With Australia’s economy performing well, the government’s recent dramatic reduction of defence spending may prove a mysterious, and retrograde, step in the eyes of its strategic allies. 2013-01-17 15:16:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F813CCA71D1/ The changes of leadership in both China and Japan seem to favour a hardening of positions over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, as tensions continue to bubble beneath the surface. 2013-01-17 15:07:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F80EDFA25B3/ What is the significance of the development of China’s first carrier programme, and what does this mean in terms of the country’s ability to engage in effective power projection and long-range operations? 2013-01-17 14:50:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F7E6946E43A/ The new guard at the head of the Chinese Communist Party will be hoping to get a grip of the party’s factional rivalries and put the scandals of 2012 behind them before the National People’s Congress in March. 2013-01-17 11:57:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50F7E6946E43A/ The new guard at the head of the Chinese Communist Party will be hoping to get a grip of the party’s factional rivalries and put the scandals of 2012 behind them before the National People’s Congress in March. 2013-01-17 11:57:11 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/news/ref:N5107B0B53217B/ The RUSI Archive is home to a number of unusual annotated maps. One example presented here brings together the histories and careers of two military greats, despite the intervening century between their lives; the Duke of Marlborough and First Viscount Wolseley. 2013-01-16 11:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C50EEBABCEBD6B/ Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's ill health continues to place question marks over the future political stability of the Bolivarian Republic, rekindling concerns that instability, power struggle and the possible out-break of violence could once again be on the horizon. 2013-01-10 12:59:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50EAF97A52E25/ In the last two-years, international counter-terrorism strategies have focused on decapitating terrorist leaderships. But the threat and the ideology remains. In the coming year it is important to address the psychological motivations for conducting terrorist acts. 2013-01-07 16:54:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50E592AAAEC92/ Sectarian and ethnic polarisation now dominates Iraq's political landscape. It could lead to toxic instability in 2013 as the Syrian civil war bolsters a restless Sunni Iraqi opposition while the Kurds continue to assert their independence from Baghdad. 2013-01-03 14:18:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V50D2EC8D2A03F/ Professor Michael Clarke, Director-General of RUSI, offers his assessment of the defence and security issues dominating 2013. 2012-12-20 10:47:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50CEF654B368A/ With North Korea’s recent missile test capturing the world’s attention, China’s response to its old ally’s transgressions will be critical for any chance of progress. With new leadership in Beijing, is there the possibility for a change in China’s approach? 2012-12-17 10:40:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V50D2EF42C6B36/ Shahashank Joshi, Research Fellow, RUSI, outlines the main conclusions of his RUSI Whitehall Paper, examining the context of the Iran's quest for a nuclear capability 2012-12-15 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50C86E6DD1C3A/ The recent dismissal of the Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, over Putin's public objections, brings into question the Russian President's control over the Russian elite. It also reveals latent tensions between the reformers and traditionalists within Russia’s defence establishment. 2012-12-12 11:59:07 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/journal/ref:A50C7712F760E3/ The then US Secretary of the Navy recalls his personal experience of the Falklands War – and of the enduring 'special relationship' 2012-12-11 17:45:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C770795552C/ Could the famous walls at Jericho actually be the first evidence of warfare? 2012-12-11 17:42:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76FE0A6290/ Julian Lewis MP reviews Fighting the Ideological War: Winning Strategies from Communism to Islamism (edited by Katharine C Gorka and Patrick Sookhdeo) 2012-12-11 17:39:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76F33C6B1D/ Although primarily associated with women, the widespread use of mass rape against men, women and boys in the DRC effectively constitutes 'genocide by attrition' 2012-12-11 17:36:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76E03E61A1/ As the tenth anniversary of the Iraq War approaches, it is important not to forget the strategic and military lessons of Operation Telic 2012-12-11 17:31:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76CF0D58AB/ With the Arctic ice melting, how can the UK position itself at the strategic heart of the emerging 'Wider North'? 2012-12-11 17:27:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76BEC66926/ A national-security cloud on the horizon? The UK government should take the lead in setting cyber-security standards both within and beyond the UK's borders 2012-12-11 17:22:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76B307E080/ The failed BAE Systems-EADS merger demonstrated the possible consequences of confusing corporate and national strategy 2012-12-11 17:19:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76A70852AF/ Sovereignty, security and stewardship lie at the core of UK policy towards its South Atlantic Overseas Territories, including the Falklands 2012-12-11 17:16:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C76989BB79D/ The UK's decision to choose the F-35B variant of the Lightning II may have saddled the military with a more expensive, less effective platform 2012-12-11 17:12:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50C7686D1B74E/ The UK government's decision to revert to the F-35B Lightning II variant for its new aircraft carriers may have the positive (if unintended) outcome of enforcing a re-think in strategy (Free access) 2012-12-11 17:08:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50B5E4A0E996C/ The recent visit by Barack Obama to Southeast Asia is a clear elucidation of his Administration’s ambitions for the region. It is becoming clear that both China and the US are competing for regional influence, forcing the ASEAN states to walk a tightrope in their engagement with the two major powers. 2012-11-28 10:19:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50B3567FBD21E/ As the eyes of the world are focused on Israel and Gaza, tension in northern Iraq between the Kurdish regional government and the Maliki administration has been mounting. Any violence between the two factions would be a disaster for Iraq. 2012-11-26 11:50:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AF727536291/ Turkey’s grander regional ambitions have been thwarted by its alienation of important regional players. Now a more inward looking Turkey has adopted a supporting role as Erdogan positions himself for a run at the Turkish presidency. 2012-11-23 12:58:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AF6FF92537D/ The latest crisis between Israel and Palestine highlighted the utility of the Israel Defence Force’s Iron Dome system. It emphasises once again the importance of missile defence and has gained the attention of the United States. Still deemed as a key US priority, it sees cooperation with Israel as integral to developing future capabilities. 2012-11-23 12:49:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AF41C1EBDA7/ In the latest Gaza conflict, neither side has 'won'. The ceasefire as it stands does no more than restore a fraught status quo, one that will almost certainly crumble again in the absence of dramatic political shifts in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank. 2012-11-23 09:31:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V50ACA52C7829E/ November 2012 also marks the fifth generational shift in the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. What will this mean for the direction of China, and its place in the world? 2012-11-21 09:59:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AA5A67BE8FB/ The ongoing Operation Pillar of Defence is the latest manifestation of Israeli efforts to disarm Hamas of its supply of long range missiles and to demonstrate to Hamas’ leadership the strategic miscalculation of using force to pursue its objectives. 2012-11-19 16:14:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AA04DA9D064/ The engagement with Hamas and the subsequent escalation of force after Hamas’s response represents a strategic gamble by the Netanyahu government. While on the tactical level the operation has parallels with Operation Cast Lead, the wider strategic context has changed since 2009. 2012-11-19 10:12:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50AA01A284FF6/ The regional strategic context stands in contrast to 2008-2009. The government in Cairo is now much more sensitive to popular sentiment, which has been enflamed by the violence. Egypt’s reaction to the conflict will be of keen interest to regional observers. 2012-11-19 09:54:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50A9F91F4E550/ A previous judgement to indict two Croatian generals of war crimes during 1995 has been overturned on appeal. While their conduct is deemed within the reasonable demands of a military offensive, Serbian prejudices against the War Crimes Tribunal process will be reinforced. 2012-11-19 09:23:18 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50A51D1394FF7/ With the northern part of Mali now under militant hands, regional countries are being left with no option but to provide a credible threat to intervene militarily. But will neighbouring states be able to sustain their intervention? 2012-11-15 16:49:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4EEA2D2D71/ Could the ongoing talks between the Colombian government and the FARC mark the beginning of the end of the country’s half-century-long conflict? 2012-11-15 13:31:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4ED322EEDC/ What will be the likely repercussions – both domestically and internationally – of the re-election of Hugo Chávez to a fourth six-year term? 2012-11-15 13:25:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4EBB4AB2A9/ What are the key determinants of Ecuadorian President Correa’s ongoing support for WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange? 2012-11-15 13:18:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4E96551919/ What are the factors underpinning the agreement of – and reaction to – the recent Memorandum of Understanding on Canada-UK embassy sharing and diplomatic co-operation? 2012-11-15 13:10:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4E5BD67619/ What role will the current UK Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry play in terms of facilitating discussion – and a potential re-evaluation – of Britain’s relations with Bahrain? 2012-11-15 12:53:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4E29D506A6/ Mounting criticism, from both within and outside the military, is increasingly casting doubt upon the likely success of the ongoing reorientation of the German armed forces. 2012-11-15 12:40:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4DBC266014/ What lessons can be learnt from NATO’s ongoing Operation Active Endeavour and its success in promoting the Alliance as a global hub for oceanic security? 2012-11-15 12:12:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4D9BF7C682/ The Russian desire to develop more tangible ties in East Asia, alongside Japan’s commitment to strengthening its multilateral security networks in the region reflect a positive trend in terms of the ability of these two countries to play a constructive role in the region. 2012-11-15 12:03:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50A4C8A611DAC/ How is the emerging strategic competition in East Asia affecting defence strategies and military innovation in the US and China, and what are the implications of this for other militaries? 2012-11-15 10:51:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50A36661DD761/ The latest attempt to unite Syria’s opposition, with US and Qatari support, has led to the creation of a new Syrian coalition. To succeed, they need the buy-in of as many Syrian stakeholders as possible, as well as a concrete mechanism for governing the country and bringing the civil war to an end. 2012-11-14 09:40:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50A258A53F7C9/ The UK Government has announced plans to give a greater role to Army Reserves. These proposals offer better career paths for reservists. Successful implementation will require a cultural shift within the forces, particularly among the regulars, and support from employers. 2012-11-13 14:30:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C509BE4671F7EC/ This week was actually a double-victory for Barak Obama, who won both the White House and the title of first Western leader to survive re-election for some time. According to the polls, it was also a victory for America's international appeal. 2012-11-08 17:10:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C509BC18C2849C/ Now the election is over and the composition of Congress is known, both Republicans and Democrats must come to a compromise to ensure the smooth running of US foreign policy and to avert the looming threat of sequestration. 2012-11-08 14:31:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C509A95CBEDBC2/ The UK Prime Minister’s visit to the Gulf region was dominated by the need to solidify defence ties and repair recently strained political relations. By Mohammed Shakeel 2012-11-07 17:10:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A509A443E5D1BB/ Does the approach of the current German government to defence exports represent a shift away from the restrictive political principles for the export of military equipment established in January 2000? (Free access) 2012-11-07 11:21:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A509A2189CC260/ To what extent will one of the most important strategic decisions of Obama’s first term – the 'pivot' to Asia – prove an enduring commitment into his second term? (Free access) 2012-11-07 08:58:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:V508F81E5635A7/ Sir Nigel Sheinwald, the former UK Ambassador to the United States, offers his perspective on the forthcoming presidential elections, and prospects for US foreign policy in the next four years. 2012-10-30 07:30:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C508E73008FAFE/ For Remembrance Day, we highlight a selection of articles commemorating the fallen, the act of remembrance in Britain today. 2012-10-29 12:19:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C508A5411CCB90/ Latin America received a brief, but important, mention in the recent US presidential debates. However the region’s importance to the US is pronounced and will only grow in the future. The US needs to take tangible steps to better relations with the region and its important players. By Michael Shifter 2012-10-26 10:14:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C508931972D02C/ Kuwait’s opposition have announced they are boycotting upcoming Parliamentary elections after an Emiri decree changed the election law. This will worsen the political divide and escalate the violence of clashes. 2012-10-25 13:34:51 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N508F83450A2A9/ RUSI Japan was launched in October 2012 to act as an independent research hub for Asia-Pacific defence and security. RUSI Japan underscores the deep and established relationship between RUSI and Japan's research and policy community. 2012-10-25 07:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50881FD440D1E/ The 14 October assassination of top intelligence official Wissam al-Hassan has underscored that Lebanon cannot disconnect itself from Syria. The Lebanese state will be put under severe stress in the months ahead. 2012-10-24 18:06:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50879F7673361/ RUSI's third annual survey of its defence and security community assesses the role and place in the United States in the world. Published during the US presidential election campaign, the survey takes stock of the Obama presidency and the proespects for US foreign policy. 2012-10-24 09:09:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C508670CC7892A/ Retrenchment will be the dominating theme for US foreign policy whoever wins the presidential elections on 6 November. The next president will face a protectionist Congress; a military undergoing huge defence cuts; and a public opinion that has lost interest in foreign affairs and feels that nation-building should begin at home. 2012-10-23 13:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50868707DBF7A/ Barack Obama was elected four years ago on the promise of a rapprochement with the Arab and Islamic world. His failure to effectively implement that vision, coupled with anti-American protests and the murder of a US Ambassador in Libya, have resulted in widespread disappointment. But will Mitt Romney’s promise of being more hard-nosed help the situation? 2012-10-23 13:02:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5086743C40F1C/ The US presidential elections will be watched in Asia for further clues of how the American focus on Asia will manifest in practice over the next four years. Understanding how different Asian states respond according to their own circumstances will keep the next US administration very busy indeed. 2012-10-23 12:00:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50866BE2D6ECE/ Potential exploitation of the energy reserves has transformed the Ryukyu island chain issue into a flashpoint for nationalist sensitivities in Japan and China. In the context of leadership transitions in China and possibly Japan, this could escalate into a significant regional issue. 2012-10-23 11:06:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C507E6BCF1AB25/ The recent collapse in the value of Iran’s currency symbolises Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s presidency: one of political and economic mismanagement. There is an economic imperative for the next president to end Iran’s international isolation or the Islamic Republic will face even greater economic pain. 2012-10-17 09:28:04 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N507BDE949F81D/ The overall cost of defending an independent Scotland has been estimated to be around £1.8 billion per annum, approximately 1.3 per cent of Scotland's GDP, and around £1.5 billion less than the costs currently paid by Scottish taxpayers as their contribution to the defence of the UK, claims a new Whitehall Report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2012-10-15 10:59:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50782E96AA58B/ Having won a fourth six-year term in office, Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez has ensured that his Bolivarian Revolution will prevail for now. However, despite having secured victory at the polls, key security challenges and the risk that a political crisis could still unfold in Venezuela in the period ahead have not disappeared. 2012-10-12 15:54:23 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/publications/journal/ref:A5076E40380A07/ Allied codebreakers were able to make vital breakthroughs in attacking Japanese naval codes even before 1941 2012-10-11 16:23:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076E33179E2A/ The Asia-Pacific strategic environment is evolving rapidly, but Australia is not likely to make drastic changes to its strategy 2012-10-11 16:19:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076E22F52C7C/ Budget cuts mean Australia's defence planners face difficult decisions 2012-10-11 16:15:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076E1B445E87/ The events of 2011 have brought to light the UK's inability to influence Bahrain's response to internal political and social unrest despite the relatively close relationship between the two 2012-10-11 16:12:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076DF72D3AC5/ The Arab uprisings have affected Israel's security environment, but rather than merely presenting challenges, they may also provide opportunities for the future 2012-10-11 16:04:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076DE02AAC99/ The second part of Susan Schulman's reportage from Mogadishu focuses on AMISOM, with text by Paul D Williams (Free access) 2012-10-11 15:56:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076DD21C0C40/ Colombia exemplifies some of the most difficult questions posed by the current mining boom to stability and security in Latin America 2012-10-11 15:54:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076DBE1B6F37/ Using serving military personnel on board merchant vessels entails risks of liability for states 2012-10-11 15:48:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076DABADA9F5/ A YouGov-Cambridge/RUSI poll shows the public's uncertainty about the first elections for police and crime commissioners (Free access) 2012-10-11 15:43:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5076D4F1A51D3/ The first elections for Police and Crime Commissioners will be held in November 2012, and uncertainties surrounding the new role bring out fears and hopes for the future of policing (Free access) 2012-10-11 15:17:32 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C506E9F5978885/ With the violence in Syria spilling into Turkey; Turkey as a NATO member has the right to call on the support of the alliance under Article 5. However implementing collective security is always more complex, thus a full scale NATO response in Syria is unlikely. 2012-10-05 09:52:06 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N506DFE0DF3F56/ With the elections of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) on 15 November, the picture that emerges from a YouGov-Cambridge/RUSI poll is of a public concerned at the politicisation of policing, sceptical about the effects the new police commissioners will have, and showing a degree of apathy and lack of understanding. 2012-10-05 00:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C506D8037BD147/ Turkey's recent diplomatic offensive has been brought to an abrupt end by the Syrian conflict which spilled into Turkey last night. Last night's violence has revealed the weakness in Ankara's position resulting from its failed approach to the Syria Crises. 2012-10-04 13:31:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V50642DA37A870/ Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, gives his views on the two of most significant transitions within the international system; Europe and the Middle East. 2012-09-27 11:43:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AC29DDB32/ Nick Cook of Dynamixx explains why the aerospace, defence and security sector is suited to the energy and infrastructure markets that have developed due to climate change 2012-09-18 18:15:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058ABFBF03D8/ Iran has a layered network of modern anti-ship missiles sourced from China, which has helped it to implement a plan for maximum sea control. Robert Hewson reports 2012-09-18 18:14:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058ABC3A767E/ Edward Lundquist reports on efforts to encourage young people today to participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics programmes 2012-09-18 18:13:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AB94C4A67/ Peter D Antill and Pete Ito examine the progress of the F-35 programme and suggest that the UK Government still has some difficult decisions to make in the future 2012-09-18 18:13:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AB66D33DD/ Ilias Chantzos of Symantec Corporation assesses the extent of the cyber-threat and the difficulties that cyber-attacks present in terms of proportionate, legitimate response 2012-09-18 18:12:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AB40D61D8/ Chris Aaron explains how major defence contractors have developed their capabilities to take advantage of the increasing demand for cyber-security services 2012-09-18 18:11:39 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/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AAD34C0DB/ David Wright of Babcock looks at the move towards the automation of payload handling to improve the flexibility of future surface ships’ launching systems and equipment that is capable of fulfilling a wide range of missions at sea 2012-09-18 18:09:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AA80EA1E6/ Matt Ince highlights recent successes for UK defence companies in Latin America 2012-09-18 18:08:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058AA21C1F89/ The next piece in the Royal Navy build-programme jigsaw is the Type 26 surface combatant. Dr Lee Willett outlines how partnerships are key to this project 2012-09-18 18:06:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A9D8B5735/ Simon Michell reviews how the Royal Navy is addressing the aerial threat and enhancing its ship-to-shore strike capability 2012-09-18 18:05:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A9A65ADD5/ As the UK’s adversaries increasingly shelter their high-value military and industrial assets underground, Adam Smith considers the need for developing more effective missiles 2012-09-18 18:04:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A9669F245/ Avnish Patel assesses some of the latest fighter-jet contract bids, including the way forward for Eurofighter and recent developments in China’s capabilities and export market 2012-09-18 18:03:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A93192D55/ Simon Michell reviews the latest progress on the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role fighter and highlights its economic importance to the UK 2012-09-18 18:02:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A8D542731/ Chief Inspector Ken Pennington of the Police Service of Northern Ireland explains why the West needs to keep up with the wide range of networks used by terrorist groups 2012-09-18 18:01:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A88DD8D7C/ Delivering fast, accurate targeting information to pilots is an art form practised by the Forward Air Controller. Giles Ebbutt looks at the ROVER and other offerings on the market 2012-09-18 18:00:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A83F6DA2F/ An insider’s view of the latest status of the SPV400 light patrol vehicle development programme 2012-09-18 17:58:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A8074A8F5/ Bob Armstrong explains the process for keeping the Warrior AFVs in service for another three decades, with major upgrades to lethality, fightability and survivability 2012-09-18 17:57:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A7C98DEEF/ Eugene Kogan presents a market overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the artillery ammunition and anti-tank guided weapons sector across eastern and central Europe 2012-09-18 17:56:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A7896E7B9/ Current thinking has led the British Army to define forces as light, medium and heavy. William F Owen explains why the concept of medium forces is potentially dangerous 2012-09-18 17:55:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A74491943/ Dr John Louth considers the contention by Peter Luff, minister for defence equipment and support, that there is no longer the need to think in terms of a domestic defence industrial base 2012-09-18 17:54:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A6AD5BF20/ Dr Henrik Heidenkamp provides his assessment of the reform of the German Federal Armed Forces’ defence procurement and in-service process 2012-09-18 17:52:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A66A0642F/ Arthur I Cyr compares and contrasts UK and US defence policy changes since the end of the Second World War to highlight how the countries can still learn from each other 2012-09-18 17:51:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A5CAD63CF/ Graham Jordan explains how a decline in the amount spent on technology development work in industry will have implications for the UK defence industrial base 2012-09-18 17:48:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A5767548E/ Stuart Olden proposes a systems approach based on rigorous cost-benefit analysis for the range of systems procured under the Urgent Operational Equipment process 2012-09-18 17:47:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A51F36E0E/ Kinetic weaponry will remain a key component of land, sea and air arsenals for the foreseeable future, but will struggle to attract R&D investment. Dr Jeffrey Bradford explains why 2012-09-18 17:45:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A4D596302/ Professor David Kirkpatrick reveals the linkages between three dilemmas in UK defence policy, and insists that they need to be addressed together to formulate a policy that is coherent and affordable 2012-09-18 17:44:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A5058A3F054A01/ Nick Watts on why the time is right for a reassessment of the merits of 5.56mm rifle ammunition in favour of a heavier – and more lethal – replacement 2012-09-18 17:41:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50588504D9465/ The recent protests in the Middle East may have been sparked by the anti-Islamic film produced in the US, but Middle Eastern opinion has been shaped to a much larger degree by US foreign policy rather than its cinematography. 2012-09-18 15:30:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50535403534EB/ The rumoured merger between EADS and BAE Systems is a reflection of longer term trends within the defence industry. But short term impediments will have to be overcome to ensure this deal goes through. 2012-09-14 16:59:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50534A0EA81CF/ The proposed merger of BAE Systems and EADS has naturally attracted a number of concerns, from safeguarding sovereign defence industries to job cuts through rationalisation. But are these concerns with foundation? 2012-09-14 16:16:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5052EC895E7AE/ The marriage between EADS and BAE Systems is logical as the defence market shrinks further and the United States pivots towards Asia. The challenge will lie in the governments that influence these two firms. 2012-09-14 09:40:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V5050C60E92C16/ Dr Jonathan Eyal, Director of International Security Studies at RUSI assesses the implications of the killing of the US Ambassador to Libya. What does this mean for President Barak Obama's foreign policy? And what of latent anti-Americanism in the Muslim world. 2012-09-12 18:28:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V504EFA9FEA4ED/ Professors Theo Farrell and Michael Semple outline the key findings of a recent RUSI Briefing paper on the Taliban. Together with Professor Anatol Leiven and Dr Rudra Chaudhuri, the authors of this Briefing Paper met with key members of the Afghan Taliban to discuss what it would take for the Taliban to accept peace and move towards reconciliation. 2012-09-11 09:49:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N504D96AB64CE9/ The Taliban led by Mullah Mohammad Omar are open to a general ceasefire and/or political agreement which could lead to a US military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, but will not negotiate with President Karzai or his administration, which is seen as corrupt and weak, according to a new Briefing Paper published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2012-09-10 08:31:03 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C504724175C109/ After nearly a year in Somalia, Kenya is preparing to commence its assault on Kismaayo, Al-Shabaab’s strategic and financial outpost, and the current front line of the concerted counter-insurgency campaign in southern Somalia. With Merca just fallen, could this prove the boon to the KDF’s expeditionary gamble? 2012-09-05 11:12:36 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:A50461E89AD705/ The discovery of the long-sought Higgs boson at CERN gives cause to reflect on the huge ramifications of pioneering science in terms of driving modern-day defence capability 2012-09-04 16:30:22 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50461DAF8055B/ To what extent has the British National Security Strategy succeeded in promoting a more integrated approach to national security? 2012-09-04 16:26:42 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A504611141B842/ What are the implications of the growing trend in the international media to report fabricated news? 2012-09-04 15:32:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A504610B1C1D24/ What is the nature of the threat posed by the escalation of violent protest in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province? 2012-09-04 15:31:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5046106579266/ Over a year and a half since the fall of Ben Ali, what progress has been made in the birthplace of the Arab Spring? 2012-09-04 15:29:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50460F46BEA6F/ Given the uncertainty surrounding the campaigning period, and the great value of the prize at stake, concerns that October’s elections will degenerate into a violent crisis are running high 2012-09-04 15:25:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50460EE558EA8/ After the recent failure of ASEAN members to produce a draft Code of Conduct, how should these nations now respond to China’s increasingly assertive stance on the South China Sea? 2012-09-04 15:23:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50460E6D5864F/ What are the implications for the West of Iran’s growing presence in the Asia-Pacific, and particularly its relationship with Malaysia? 2012-09-04 15:21:37 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C503F496EDE398/ Mitt Romney has spent the 2012 campaign positioning himself as a hawk on every foreign policy issue. In reality a President Romney would be constrained by a variety of factors which would likely hamper implementing a hawkish neo-conservative foreign policy. 2012-08-30 12:11:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C503F4733CB4C6/ Following weeks of rumoured negotiations, the Colombian government has now announced plans to begin peace talks with the FARC. This may help the Santos government to recover from its recent downturn in popularity, but prospects for a meaningful settlement will be hindered by the ability of the FARC's senior leadership to negotiate authoritatively on behalf of an increasingly fragmented organisation. 2012-08-30 12:00:14 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N505AE1D75D965/ RUSI researchers Duncan Depledge and Dr. Tobias Feakin were invited to prepare a paper for inclusion in a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Climate Policy 2012-08-29 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50379EA7E956C/ The relationship between President Morsi and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has always been under intense scrutiny. Morsi’s removal of SCAF’s leadership could have represented the beginnings of open conflict between the Morsi and SCAF, but the actual situation is far more complex. 2012-08-24 16:34:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C503648DF2AD82/ Having secured the Republican Presidential nomination and selected Congressman Paul Ryan as his Vice-Presidential running mate, Mitt Romney has been sharpening his foreign policy argument against President Barack Obama, setting out a hawkish national security agenda. Yet apart from a difference of style, there seems to be no major difference between the two contenders. 2012-08-23 16:16:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5036107D33E1C/ The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms is a concern for more than just the medical industry. It is forcing governments into greater collaboration, influencing immigration policy in the UK and is changing the way we think about domestic resilience. 2012-08-23 12:27:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5033B7C89F136/ The news of Ethiopian Meles Zenawi's death may have eclipsed the inauguration of Somalia's new parliament - an event the UN has called a 'watershed moment' in Somalia's history. But with political and security challenges still unaddressed in Somalia, the end of the transition may turn out to be forgettable for other reasons too. 2012-08-21 17:35:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5033ACFA307AB/ The last minute military boost to Olympic security allowed the Armed Forces to be seen as a normal and average part of a relaxed and self-confident British society. The Chiefs should bottle that spirit for the difficult years to come, and politicians should realise that this was a one-off service. 2012-08-21 16:46:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50200AB5ACBEF/ Despite wartime innovation, trench mortars struggled to achieve acceptance in the British Army during the Great War 2012-08-06 19:19:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50200A683A163/ As the US shifts its posture between distant theatres, Britain's problems during the War of 1812 provide some useful lessons 2012-08-06 19:19:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A50200978C9189/ Regional commitments and preparing for the unique challenges of cold-weather operations have provided new impetus in the UK's military arctic engagement 2012-08-06 19:16:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A502008A0F3CA5/ A key figure in the last decade of British counter-insurgency thought discusses the difficult and fraught process of doctrine generation 2012-08-06 19:10:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A502008413B97F/ Grand strategy is often seen as something of a dated concept; a fresh examination reveals it still has much to offer the policy-maker 2012-08-06 19:09:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A502007411AE73/ Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of Taliban combatants in Afghanistan could be a key tool in combating the insurgency 2012-08-06 19:08:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A5020044E52176/ An Afghan military that is cohesive will be vital when Western withdrawal steps up. But an effective military comes with its own risks 2012-08-06 18:52:35 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/journal/ref:A5020023BE4BD5/ Brazil's activities in the Middle East are part of a wider quest to demonstrate itself to be a responsible global power – and earn a Security Council seat 2012-08-06 18:43:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A502001690AB38/ The threat of Boko Haram has gained global attention. But the Nigerian response may be making things worse (Free access) 2012-08-06 18:43:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C501FADC891EF4/ Kofi Annan's Peace Plan for Syria was doomed from the start as none of the actors were prepared to take it seriously. His resignation means the stage is now set for a dénouement to this bloody civil war, spurred on by outside support. 2012-08-06 12:44:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C501A6C9FD5EE3/ Never a tranquil region at the best of times, the Gulf is shaping up for a difficult and tense summer and autumn. A series of domestic issues have become regional concerns due at least partly to the unrest caused by the Arab Spring. 2012-08-02 13:05:08 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N501674F3225F2/ The government has proposed a bold new plan for Defence Equipment and Support to go government owned, contractor operated. But will it work? 2012-07-27 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A501270705791A/ What lies behind the recent attacks on British troops by members of the Afghan National Security Forces? 2012-07-27 11:42:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A5012702B6AD69/ With the private military security industry set to play an ever-greater role in supporting the armed forces, the need for comprehensive regulation and auditing is becoming ever greater 2012-07-27 11:41:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126FDE9200D/ Buenos Aires’ efforts to counter British re-engagement with Latin America may come at the greatest cost to the Falkland Islanders themselves 2012-07-27 11:40:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126E3271044/ Has the recent struggle for independence by the Tuaregs of northern Mali served only to provide a breeding ground for Al-Qa’ida-backed Islamic terrorists? 2012-07-27 11:32:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126DB302D85/ With growing international success in disrupting pirate attacks, the greatest challenge now facing counter-piracy is posed by the logistics and costs involved in prosecution 2012-07-27 11:31:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126CDA8D1B7/ What conditions must the international community promote to allow it to bring an end to the crisis in Syria? 2012-07-27 11:28:00 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:A50126BF888448/ As the US seeks to modify its role in NATO, how will European participation in the Alliance develop? 2012-07-27 11:22:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126B870198E/ What does the recent joint naval exercise undertaken by Russia and China mean for relations between these two states? 2012-07-27 11:22:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A50126A97AA304/ Is there a genuine risk of conflict between Russia and the EU over energy security, or is the mutual dependence that exists between the two sides enough to assuage any such fears? 2012-07-27 11:17:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A501266C265E6D/ Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to leave Moscow to attend the recent G8 summit can be seen as a clear sign that his grip on power is weakening 2012-07-27 11:01:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50115986AD337/ The inability of private security firm G4S to adequately resource Olympic security provides a salient lesson for Government: know your partner's strengths and weaknesses and formalise a tighter control mechanism through which to hold its counterpart directly accountable. 2012-07-26 16:18:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5011528B82328/ Despite the Olympic Charter's commitment to internationalism and neutrality, the history of the Olympic Games reveals that what happens both on and off the field is shaped by political considerations. 2012-07-26 15:31:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V502E01CDBD0B9/ 2012-07-26 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C500F639757A57/ The Syrian crisis took a decisive new turn on 25 July. President Bashar al-Assad’s own future is now significantly less relevant to whatever will happen next in the country and external intervention, in some form, is now significantly more likely. In this Briefing, experts detail the risks and challenges of intervention in Syria. Our contributors delve further into the internal andexternal aspects of this conflict, offering a sobering assessment ofthe prospects for Syria and the region. 2012-07-25 04:39:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V5035F4A2C3DC7/ Professor Trevor Taylor, head of RUSI's Defence, Industries and Societies Programme gives an analysts' perspective of the Farnborough International Airshow and the technology show cased there. 2012-07-24 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50117986619BE/ Professor Trevor Taylor, head of RUSI's Defence, Industries and Societies Programme gives an analysts' perspective of the Farnborough International Airshow and the technology show cased there. 2012-07-19 18:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50081BDED2023/ A bomb attack killing close Assad officials now begs the question of when, not whether the Assad regime will fall from power. For now, the counterattacks by the regime indicates a worrying outlook for a post-Assad Syria. 2012-07-19 15:40:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50081BDED2023/ A bomb attack killing close Assad officials now begs the question of when, not whether the Assad regime will fall from power. For now, the counterattacks by the regime indicates a worrying outlook for a post-Assad Syria. 2012-07-19 15:40:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C5007F6EB2FA7B/ Germany has historically restricted defence exports in fear of contributing to international insecurity. Now, recent steps to reform restrictions on defence exports has once more fuelled a debate that goes to the heart of Germany's political consciousness, while highlighting one of Germany's fundamental defence industrial policy dilemmas. 2012-07-19 13:11:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C50117AAC37686/ Professor Trevor Taylor, head of RUSI's Defence, Industries and Society Programme, assesses the importance of the Farnborough International Airshow to the defence and aerospace industries. 2012-07-19 04:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V502E01F3F0AA3/ 2012-07-08 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FFA86E865E07/ Size is not everything as the British Army announces reductions in personnel. Though sheer quantity is certainly not irrelevant, the numbers in the Regular Army are rather less important than the structure, training and equipment that it embraces. 2012-07-05 08:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N505AF4837681B/ Last month, Dr. Tobias Feakin spoke at the Defencse, National Security and Climate Change Workshop, held in Washington D.C. in June 2012-07-02 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FEC901A679A1/ Even though there were glitches at the unveiling ceremony of the Bomber Command Memorial, it was no less moving. After sixty years of campaigning for this remembrance of fallen comrades, this bit of human frailty made it quietly, comically, magnificent. 2012-06-28 18:13:20 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:V5035F51174422/ Panel discussion with Lord Owen, Declan Ganley, and Brian Carney. The European Union is in crisis, sovereign debt mounts unstoppably, while politicians stand aside, unwilling or incapable of providing the necessary leadership. As EU leaders gather for yet another summit billed as 'historic' -- the 12th such event since the crisis began -- RUSI is holding a panel discussion on the viability and prospect of finding solutions to the current euro crisis. What chance exists for radical institutional reform? Where is the Union heading? And what should the UK's position be within it? 2012-06-28 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FE82C8335C09/ Increasing pressure from anti-drug trafficking activities are forcing Colombia's illegally armed groups to diversify their traditional income streams. Against this backdrop, revenue generated through other sectors, such as gold mining, could begin to rival the drug trade as a leading driver of regional insecurity. 2012-06-25 10:19:39 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N505AE6BE4F533/ Dr Tobias Feakin Discusses the Current State of the Debate in Europe on Climate Change and the Military. 2012-06-24 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FE4965F42D61/ A win for Ahmed Shafiq as Egyptian President will be seen as a last desperate attempt by the remnants of the Mubarak regime to cling on to power. It may also re-energise the Egyptian revolution as the Muslim Brotherhood re-aligns itself with protestors, rather than the establishment. 2012-06-22 17:01:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FE4965F42D61/ A win for Ahmed Shafiq as Egyptian President will be seen as a last desperate attempt by the remnants of the Mubarak regime to cling on to power. It may also re-energise the Egyptian revolution as the Muslim Brotherhood re-aligns itself with protestors, rather than the establishment. 2012-06-22 17:01:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FE08BAF7F8BE/ The death of Saudi Crown Prince Nayef and the quick installation of his full brother Salman in the role highlights once again that the country's leadership still rests with the first generation of Saudi rulers. This is done to manage a delicate status quo, putting off real questions of succession for the next generation of the House of Saud. 2012-06-19 15:31:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FE036F8B5FE9/ 18/06/12 - Now that the Greeks have voted in a government that will -- more than most -- agree to abide by stringent European austerity measures, is the Eurozone safe? Dr Jonathan Eyal assesses the implications for Europe and its impact on European security. 2012-06-19 09:29:28 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4FDEF8B9DCBFA/ His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan visited RUSI on Friday 15 June and led an off-the-record briefing on the latest developments in the Middle East. 2012-06-18 10:47:27 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4FDA0E5B4432C/ A research study by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has found that there is a clear danger to India from CBR (Chemical, Biological and Radiological Materials) terrorism due to the known intentions of terrorist groups active within India's borders. 2012-06-14 17:23:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FD90660F2BE1/ Proposals by the government to allow law enforcement officers greater access to communications data will draw understandable criticism from privacy campaigners. However the draft Bill ensures a tighter scrutiny and oversight of such powers while providing an essential tool for police and counter-terrorism agencies. 2012-06-13 22:36:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD73CD3CAED3/ An introduction to the Journal's feature exploring the relationship between warfare and the media (Free access) 2012-06-12 13:57:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD73B39BEA9F/ An exploration of the process of military rethinking which derived from the new strategic realities that emerged after the Six Day War in 1967 2012-06-12 13:51:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD73A6883CBB/ Fresh thinking, which combines both accurate reflection on and articulation of the challenges facing air power, is needed now more than ever 2012-06-12 13:47:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD7396F46AF8/ Alexander McKenzie argues that air power remains a vital component of military force across the spectrum of conflict 2012-06-12 13:43:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD7388D181B6/ War correspondents should embrace personal, involved, subjective journalism to successfully convey the nature of warfare 2012-06-12 13:39:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD737482DA38/ John Mackinlay interviews Janus Metz, the film-maker behind Armadillo, a documentary about the Danish contingent's experiences in Afghanistan 2012-06-12 13:34:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD7362C1EFF2/ With unmatched presence on the ground, newswires can provide a crucial 'early warning' of conflict for policy-makers and public alike 2012-06-12 13:29:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD7345D2E9FB/ Deborah Haynes, Defence Editor of The Times, gives a personal account of her experiences reporting from the front line in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya 2012-06-12 13:21:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD732A9C9F61/ The UK and Japan are investing again in a relationship that brings mutual benefit to the security and defence of both nations 2012-06-12 13:14:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD731BCB33DF/ Has the increased prominence of force protection in UK political debates in the past decade resulted in a strategic cultural shift? 2012-06-12 13:10:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD72D0F5F7A8/ How successful was the formal co-ordination of the multinational operation to evacuate non-combatants from Libya in February and March 2011? 2012-06-12 12:50:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD7266618A9C/ The evacuation of non-combatants is often the operation of first resort when foreign crises erupt, as in Libya in 2011 (Free access) 2012-06-12 12:22:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4FD723A8CC151/ What would the implications of Scottish independence be for the defence of the British Isles, and of Scotland in particular? (Free access) 2012-06-12 12:10:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FCF45F14B819/ In the aftermath of the Mali coup, northern secessionists have declared an independent Islamic state. With verifiable links to Al-Qa'ida, there is a real risk that 'Azawad', as it is known, will become the next wellspring of instability and terrorism in Africa. 2012-06-06 13:01:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FC72E567A4FA/ As navies around the world consider how to support increasing commitments with reduced resources, some are considering whether improved co-operation can offer better value in supporting national objectives. 2012-05-31 09:41:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FC7288AAA374/ Ivo Daalder, US Ambassador to NATO, talks to RUSI.org offering his assessment on Syria and what the international community can do to stop the bloodshed. 2012-05-31 09:21:22 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:A4FC4A485DACFF/ The UK must counter Argentina's efforts to isolate it from Latin America if it is to successfully strengthen its bilateral ties with the region 2012-05-29 11:27:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC4A383898A4/ Will, or can, the Americas' leaders remain committed to the mandates of the Sixth Summit of the Americas now that the summit is over? 2012-05-29 11:23:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC4A282ECF82/ At half-time, how is the government's reform of defence acquisition faring? 2012-05-29 11:18:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC4A11B7FFA8/ As the celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee reach their climax, Captain Roly Spiller explores the history and experiences of the Household Cavalry throughout Queen Elizabeth II's reign 2012-05-29 11:12:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC49E3DBE0D2/ What lessons can be learnt for Reservist deployment from the experience of two Reservists who recently undertook a knowledge exchange programme in Haiti? 2012-05-29 11:00:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC49D5383AFA/ As the threat posed by Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula has evolved, the US has responded by sending in the Predator drones 2012-05-29 10:56:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC48ED98A1D5/ Will the regime in Bahrain come to rue its divide-and-rule policy which has kept the majority Shia suppressed and the Sunni minority politically disengaged for so long? 2012-05-29 09:54:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC48D3584786/ Australia must create a more composite security policy to meet the challenges of an increasingly multipolar, and therefore increasingly complex, environment 2012-05-29 09:47:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4FC48C16F19E9/ A valued member of the Alliance, what does the future hold for Denmark's membership of NATO? 2012-05-29 09:43:04 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:C4FBF64845456D/ The recent escalation of violence in Yemen underscores the terrorist challenge there. However, western policy will be unsuccessful if it conflates the international agenda of Al-Qa'ida with the local ambitions of Ansar al-Sharia. 2012-05-25 11:57:01 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4FBA1724CAC61/ NATO faces a critical juncture. To remain relevant, it must continue to evolve and make major changes-to its structure, missions, and temptations. It must do this in the face of significant financial challenges. 2012-05-21 11:25:08 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4FBA1724CAC61/ NATO faces a critical juncture. To remain relevant, it must continue to evolve and make major changes-to its structure, missions, and temptations. It must do this in the face of significant financial challenges. 2012-05-21 11:25:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FBA0672E54E6/ UKTA Number 3. This paper argues that the key political question for the Coalition Government to address is how far intelligence agencies should keep secrets to themselves and at what point greater transparency should indeed be demanded. 2012-05-21 10:25:33 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FB66783833D5/ Some kind of a union between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain was believed to herald the beginning of a wider Gulf Union plan. But this idea failed before it even began. While there is a united front against Iran, smaller Gulf states do not want to lose their sovereignty and identity to a dominant Saudi Arabia. 2012-05-18 16:17:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FB4D92A26F87/ Burma's tentative steps towards democracy and human rights reforms are being rewarded with re-engagement by the West, exemplified most recently by the visit of David Cameron. It vindicates the East's structured engagement, providing a massive boost to the ASEAN group of countries. 2012-05-17 11:57:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FACFBAA6C484/ Though the perpetrators have not yet been identified, the latest terrorist attack in Syria suggests that the non-violent and insurgent strands of the uprising could both be overtaken by a campaign of indiscriminate violence. 2012-05-11 12:51:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FACE1DB6AC6E/ The UK Government's decision to opt for the F-35 B, vertical landing Joint Strike Fighter means that aircraft carriers will not be fitted with 'cats-and-traps' and will lose the strategic flexibility originally envisaged. To some degree, that loss can be offset by bringing two aircraft carriers into service. 2012-05-11 11:07:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FA92806BF5E5/ This week, the RUSI Analysis Podcast examines corruption, and how money lost to it can be reclaimed. The issue's the subject of a paper called Plundering the Treasure Chest, published recently by RUSI. It highlights the relevance of corruption to global security, and the success of Western interventions. 2012-05-08 15:07:21 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FA271E5754CB/ As the transition continues from Humanitarian Relief to Development, is Haiti an example of successful Civil-Military cooperation for the United Nations Stabilisation Mission (MINUSTAH) in Haiti? 2012-05-03 12:57:44 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FA251046DCE9/ The success of military operations in Afghanistan and beyond requires better communications with publics at home and on the frontline. To do this, we need to further erode the barriers between the diplomatic, military and civilian worlds. 2012-05-03 10:37:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4FA1918E61CD1/ Osama Bin Laden's death has only marginally diminished the threat from Al-Qa'ida: underscoring the symbolic relevance, rather than the strategic significance of his demise. The challenge emanates from dispersed, unconnected networks and a pernicious ideology which - though marginalised in the Arab Spring - still has potency in certain dispossessed quarters. 2012-05-02 20:58:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F9AB2B64D19C/ Media debate on the UK's carrier programme is focusing on the jets, rather than the ships they land on. Central to this discussion is 'cats and traps', the launch and recovery system, which drives the choice of aircraft. Critics who say that this will cost too much overlook the long-term strategic value it will add. 2012-04-27 15:57:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F9A68FA1E4B7/ As the UK government grapples with whether or not to carry out a U-turn over which variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), chiefly because of issues surrounding carrier conversion costs, there are broader issues beyond technical and financial ones, and some echoes from the past. 2012-04-27 10:43:52 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:C4F9574AEBED0D/ Elizabeth Pearson speaks to Thomas Rid, a Reader in War Studies at King's College, London, and he and colleague Peter McBurney who recently wrote about cyberweapons for the RUSI Journal, setting out some pioneering new ideas about their use. 2012-04-23 16:29:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F9574AEBED0D/ Elizabeth Pearson speaks to Thomas Rid, a Reader in War Studies at King's College, London, and he and colleague Peter McBurney who recently wrote about cyberweapons for the RUSI Journal, setting out some pioneering new ideas about their use. 2012-04-23 16:29:22 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/journal/ref:A4F8C37813B844/ Despite the tragedy of the bloody Nazi reprisals, the bold assassination of Reinhard Heydrich may have saved the borders of Czechoslovakia 2012-04-16 16:15:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C36FF74452/ What are the international legal provisions for responding to cyber-attack? 2012-04-16 16:13:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C362125294/ British strategy-making over Afghanistan in 2006 needs to be constructively and openly evaluated to improve future strategic planning. 2012-04-16 16:09:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C35CDB0364/ The Helmand deployment in 2006 was characterised by a general strategic failure at ministerial level (Free access) 2012-04-16 16:07:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C356770E2F/ Inter-departmental decision-making during the Helmand deployment in 2006 is critically assessed by a former top official 2012-04-16 16:06:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C351162F79/ The policy-making process behind the Helmand deployment in 2006 holds pertinent lessons for Britain's strategy 2012-04-16 16:04:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C346996F40/ One of the major legacies of the London Olympics may well be a better way of working between private and public sector actors when it comes to national resilience 2012-04-16 16:02:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C340AF14E2/ The UK Border Agency has much to prove, as the biggest international public event to be hosted by London in many years approaches 2012-04-16 16:00:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C3374C7808/ The current German political debate revisits the idea of a common European army as a feasible solution to the European defence crisis 2012-04-16 15:59:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C32D4B9780/ Sustainability has been recognised as a key principle in defence procurement. But now the time has come to ensure its implementation in practice 2012-04-16 15:57:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F8C31AE23297/ As the British government and defence industry seek more collaborative arrangements, they must remember that 'partnership' is more than just a word 2012-04-16 15:52:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7BDEE390DBB/ The latest UK Terrorism Analysis suggests that Africa represents a potential new front for counter-terrorism in Britain and the linkages already evident across the continent suggest the development of some disturbing new trends. 2012-04-04 06:48:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7572130F2E4/ A ground invasion is impossible. But Israel lacks the long-range assets unilaterally to neutralise a dispersed Iranian nuclear capability, whereas a large US co-ordinated air campaign against Iranian nuclear weapon facilities is eminently feasible. Nevertheless the effectiveness and fallout from such a campaign remains in doubt. 2012-03-30 09:45:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7582D15B4B3/ With prospects of igniting a regional war, some leading lights in the Israeli security establishment suggest a more careful approach. Yet, Israel perceives Iran as a rational actor that is likely to change its course only if faced by clear threat of use of force and effective international pressure. Recent US leaks about possible Israeli operational planning only heighten Israeli concerns. 2012-03-30 06:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F74A24A1E361/ In pursuing a nuclear weapons capability, Iran is acting rationally and in accordance with its past actions and strategic interests. Nevertheless, this does not mean at a nuclear-armed, or nuclear-capable Iran can be deterred or contained, at least not with traditional deterrence policies. A nuclear Iran means a multi-polar Middle East. And that, in turn, means a multi-polar, or multi-tiered deterrence strategy, of a kind which the world has never experienced before, and one which may well fail to contain the Iranian challenge. 2012-03-29 19:02:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7499BFA4A41/ Obama's declaratory policy on Iran involves a fine balancing act that is designed for multiple audiences: a recalcitrant Iranian regime, a domestic population about to go to the polls, and a jittery Middle Eastern region led by Israel. Though this strategy has thus far been successful, it carries notable risks for the Administration in the midst of a continuing standoff with Iran. 2012-03-29 18:38:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7492EC175FE/ Ever since its inception in 1979, the Iranian regime has deployed opaque yet highly charged rhetoric against enemies and to garner support at home and abroad. That policy is becoming unstuck in the case of the nuclear programme, where fewer people are convinced of the civilian nature of Iran's nuclear ambitions altogether. 2012-03-29 17:54:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7477C049F92/ The military was once a central pillar of authoritarian dictatorships in Latin America. Now, democratic governments are relying on them to restore law and order, bypassing failing police forces. This is a high-risk strategy, policymakers need to ensure that civilian control of militaries remain paramount. 2012-03-29 15:57:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F745121E60ED/ Simon Michell talks to the former Commandant General of the Royal Air Force Regiment, Air Commodore Russell La Forte CBE, to discover the nature of the corps’ work 2012-03-29 13:10:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7450F1C11D8/ A review of last November’s RUSI event, which brought together leaders in cyber-crime prevention 2012-03-29 13:09:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7450A32E51F/ Group Captain Maurice Dixon, from the Royal Air Force, explains the steps being taken to ensure that the service is playing its part in achieving a smaller carbon footprint 2012-03-29 13:08:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F745077339C1/ How Northrop Grumman met the challenge of developing a common battle command system to enhance the US Army’s integrated air and missile defence capability 2012-03-29 13:07:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F745038DBAD4/ Robert Hewson reveals some of the results of the vast resources dedicated to military electronics in China 2012-03-29 13:06:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744FFEB0AC2/ Martin Burns, submarine engineering support manager at Babcock, looks at the latest developments in the joint Ministry of Defence/industry approach to submarine support 2012-03-29 13:05:37 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/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744F574C9FD/ Simon Michell reveals the utility of the Sea King Mk 7 helicopter and highlights the crucial contribution that it has made in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya 2012-03-29 13:02:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744F0802920/ Dr Lee Willett, RUSI’s head of maritime studies, considers whether the Royal Navy is in danger of relinquishing its global leadership status in the art of Anti-Submarine Warfare 2012-03-29 13:01:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744ED012C9F/ Avnish Patel, military sciences project manager at RUSI, assesses a selection of the latest unmanned aerial vehicle counter-improvised explosive device technology 2012-03-29 13:00:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744E7AABA71/ RUSI’s Elizabeth Quintana examines the development of cyber-capabilities within the Royal Air Force and looks at some of the high-tech threats that the service may face 2012-03-29 12:58:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744DDA9CFC4/ The Royal Air Force Regiment provides much more than its unique perimeter-patrolling capability for NATO and coalition partners, also offering vital capabilities to UK Defence and the civilian authorities 2012-03-29 12:56:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744D501CEA6/ Giles Ebbutt explores the history of the Bowman tactical C4I system, its positive impact on British military capability and the root causes for some of the criticism that it has received 2012-03-29 12:55:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744D079B5FB/ Chief Inspector Kenneth Pennington, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, explains why people and their safety are an important part of the Critical National Infrastructure debate 2012-03-29 12:52:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744C9EBAA38/ Amyas Godfrey and Paul Wathen review the Thales Talisman counter-improvised explosive device suite of systems 2012-03-29 12:50:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744C4B77702/ Serge Buchakjian of Oshkosh Defense highlights the role that the company’s vehicle technology is playing in helping to protect troops travelling on the ground 2012-03-29 12:49:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744BFD33100/ Peter D Antill, Jeremy CD Smith and David M Moore explain how the Ministry of Defence devised urgent solutions to give better protection to personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan 2012-03-29 12:48:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744B02E42F9/ Colonel Peter Flach MBE (Retd) explains why air-transportable, medium-weight armoured vehicles have become such a vital component in current operations 2012-03-29 12:44:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7449EE2B0BD/ RUSI’s Dr John Louth makes the case that returning stolen assets to sovereign nations is a vital element of stability building and should receive greater government support 2012-03-29 12:39:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F744995804FA/ Chris Maughan, managing consultant at Decision Analysis Services Ltd, examines the two key procurement processes employed by the Ministry of Defence and highlights lessons to be learned from the success of the LPPV rapid procurement 2012-03-29 12:38:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F74493435F97/ Patrick Beautement, from The Abaci Partnership LLP, explains why the UK defence enterprise should not be seen as a single homogenous activity, similar to a supermarket chain 2012-03-29 12:36:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7448C1E02F7/ Michael Codner, senior research fellow and director of Military Sciences at RUSI, commends the UK’s Labour shadow government for its recent report focusing on defence procurement 2012-03-29 12:34:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F74487DD5654/ Bob Barton, former managing director of Niteworks, explains why implementing change at an institution such as the Ministry of Defence is proving to be so challenging 2012-03-29 12:33:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7448086A9FC/ The RUSI Acquisition Focus Group analyses the British government’s February 2012 Defence White Paper, National Security through Technology 2012-03-29 12:31:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7447A7054B7/ Professor David Kirkpatrick argues that the economic downturn has made defence exports more important to the United Kingdom’s financial well-being 2012-03-29 12:30:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4F7447572F481/ 2012-03-29 12:29:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E9888E830/ The Colombian government seems to have scored some recent successes in its long-running battle against the FARC. But will the gains be short lived? 2012-03-27 17:24:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E79E64F91/ Despite integration into NATO and the EU, Central Europe could remain a geopolitical fulcrum between Russia, China and the transatlantic community 2012-03-27 17:16:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E536DB9E4/ The Western project in Afghanistan now heads into a drawn-out handover phase. But are the economic underpinnings of the Karzai regime sustainable? 2012-03-27 17:09:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E2E32FF27/ As the Sixth Summit of the Americas convenes, Annette Idler asks what impact security issues in the region have on Europe 2012-03-27 16:55:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E21CA341B/ In a changing world, there are new opportunities for co-operation between NATO and Japan 2012-03-27 16:51:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71E180C91AE/ What are the real intentions behind Russia's rearmament of troops deployed on the southernmost islands of the Kuril chain? 2012-03-27 16:49:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71DD2EB51CE/ Recent events in Russia have shown that Putin's freedom to use force to 'resolve' the uneasy domestic situation is limited 2012-03-27 16:30:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71DC7D00C74/ Is the MoD sharing the pain of budget cuts evenly across the civil service and armed forces? 2012-03-27 16:28:00 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71DA0B40D43/ The positives and negatives of the recent White Paper 'National Security through Technology: Technology, Equipment and Support for UK Defence and Security' 2012-03-27 16:17:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71D821DE9BE/ Assessing the current levels of sectarianism and dissident violence in Northern Ireland 2012-03-27 16:09:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71D67424EF9/ If Saudi Arabia really did exclude Qatar from recent discussions among Gulf states about Hizbullah, what impact will this have on Qatar's regional relationships and international role? 2012-03-27 16:02:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4F71D67424EF9/ If Saudi Arabia really did exclude Qatar from recent discussions among Gulf states about Hizbullah, what impact will this have on Qatar's regional relationships and international role? 2012-03-27 16:02:40 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:C4F6C9D5A2F291/ As the full ramifications of the austerity measures become clear, the UK may be reconsidering the choice of F-35 variant which it will buy under its Joint Combat Aircraft programme. For costs and operational reasons, Variant B is the logical choice. 2012-03-23 16:00:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F6C9350E3EE5/ He bore the hallmarks of a trained and motivated operative, but it is unclear whether the Toulouse self-confessed terrorist, Mohammed Merah. was an Al-Qa'ida foot soldier. What is apparent is that that he was motivated by both the street-cool allure of extremism, and the grievances that are common to many young radicalised Muslims in the West. 2012-03-23 15:22:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F6C5FC4B633C/ The province of Cyrenaica is the latest region to have announced its intention to have greater autonomy in Libya. Being the birthplace of the Libyan revolution, this has drawn the ire of the fragile National Transitional Council in Tripoli. Asserting its control will involve firmer security control and a rapid transition to democracy. 2012-03-23 11:35:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F6C5FC4B633C/ The province of Cyrenaica is the latest region to have announced its intention to have greater autonomy in Libya. Being the birthplace of the Libyan revolution, this has drawn the ire of the fragile National Transitional Council in Tripoli. Asserting its control will involve firmer security control and a rapid transition to democracy. 2012-03-23 11:35:38 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F6324444BE2E/ Megaphone diplomacy precedes the forthcoming thirtieth anniversary of the Falklands War. But the stakes are too high for Argentina to turn the rhetoric into another armed conflict. 2012-03-16 11:33:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F60DEBA78376/ The military option is still on the table as the atrocities in Syria continue. But what is the best template for intervention? For all its successes, the example of Bosnia in the mid-1990s is not one of them. 2012-03-14 18:12:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F59F4C5DEFEF/ The death of six British servicemen, pushing British deaths in Afghanistan over 400, is a sober reminder that the Helmand campaign is still far from over. Leaders, both military and civilian, still have to overcome serious challenges if there is to be a peaceful transition in 2014. 2012-03-09 15:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F5A21ECCB16D/ A recent defence Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Norway underscores renewed British strategic interest in the north. Such alliances are crucial in the face of the Arctic region gaining further geopolitical relevance. 2012-03-09 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F5A21ECCB16D/ A recent defence Memorandum of Understanding between the UK and Norway underscores renewed British strategic interest in the north. Such alliances are crucial in the face of the Arctic region gaining further geopolitical relevance. 2012-03-09 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F54B3C4E516E/ The less-than-convincing victory of Vladimir Putin in the Russian presidential election suggests a presidency that may be a little more liberal and a little less authoritarian. But Putin is unlikely to change his tune as he delivers on his election promise: that Russia must be feared. 2012-03-05 12:42:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F54B3C4E516E/ The less-than-convincing victory of Vladimir Putin in the Russian presidential election suggests a presidency that may be a little more liberal and a little less authoritarian. But Putin is unlikely to change his tune as he delivers on his election promise: that Russia must be feared. 2012-03-05 12:42:09 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4F4DF98A5D7AA/ Since September 2011 we have been hard at work making changes to the RUSI Library of Military History (RLMH) under the three main areas of work, preservation, access and engagement. Here is a review of the last six month and an assessment of the Library's strategic plan, halfway in. 2012-02-29 10:11:16 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:C4F46C3CD21920/ Initial reflections on the high-level international conference on Somalia to agree a shared agenda on piracy, terrorism and development. 2012-02-23 23:03:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43E27BC2712/ As the Afghan wind-down continues, the T E Lawrence myth is not helpful: Sir Arthur Lawrance is a better example 2012-02-21 18:31:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DFD87C474/ Western leaders plotted the wrong course in 1991 as Yugoslavia fell apart – but new evidence suggests they had enough prescient intelligence at the time to do otherwise 2012-02-21 18:25:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DEF91E09C/ The Bundeswehr is undergoing the most important change since the end of the Cold War 2012-02-21 18:15:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DE0D92B17/ An inside view of NATO operations in Libya assesses the achievements and limitations of the campaign 2012-02-21 18:10:36 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/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DB7E313D3/ Influence, rather than being a radical new idea, has roots in a long tradition of manoeuvre warfare 2012-02-21 18:01:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43DAC845142/ An insider's account of the SDSR suggests ways forward to ensure better delivery of national security policy 2012-02-21 17:56:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43D8B9932FE/ The relationship between politicians and generals may be strained, but it is as vital as ever to get it right 2012-02-21 17:47:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43D5ED55AEA/ International consensus defining a framework of legitimate behaviour in cyberspace is urgently needed 2012-02-21 17:38:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4F43D3E174ADF/ While ready-made cyber 'weapons' may cause visible embarrassment and incovenience, truly destructive attacks will require bespoke and highly complex packages (Free access) 2012-02-21 17:27:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F3A3B78218D2/ The attacks against Israel diplomatic targets in India and Georgia may well usher in a new chapter in the covert war between Iran and Israel. The Jewish state may feel emboldened to retaliate decisively on an Iran that is becoming increasingly isolated in the Arab world. 2012-02-14 10:48:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F3830CEC1A2F/ Security for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will include the deployment of more than thirteen thousand military personnel joining police and private security teams. The Government revised the Games' security budget up from £282m to £553m in December last year. So what is the terror threat likely to look like? And will the operation be a hindrance to long-term UK counter-terrorism? 2012-02-12 21:39:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F328C88D1539/ With over 6000 dead, there is little option but to intervene in Syria and dismantle the regime. It is important that the international community joins the Arab states in their determination to get involved and ensure a stable post-Assad Syria. 2012-02-08 14:57:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F328B3696A01/ Something needs to be done to stop the Syrian Army killing ever increasing number of its citizens. But Syria is far more complex than Libya and simply sending arms and further internationalising the Syrian Civil War will only exacerbate the war and elongate suffering. A more viable solution is for Arab states to use their muscle as energy suppliers to slow down the Assad regime. 2012-02-08 14:53:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F96A5AB2C169/ The first report focuses on the British counter-terrorism landscape as we prepare ourselves for the 2012 Olympic Games. 2012-02-07 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F2BCFB7E452B/ Defence spending cuts are rarely out of the news. One of the ways of economising is for the UK's Ministry of Defence to spend money on so-called, 'off the shelf' systems. But there could be problems with that. In this podcast, Elizabeth Pearson talks to Dr John Louth, Deputy Head of RUSI's Defence Industries and Society Programme. He's looked into the effects of buying off the shelf - and found it could be a false economy. 2012-02-03 12:15:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F2BADB6ADCB4/ A decision by four Britons to plead guilty to terrorist offences including a plan to bomb the London Stock Exchange sheds new light on the current terrorist threat to the UK. It also gives fresh insight into the work of counter terrorism officers in the UK, and of their coverage of extremist networks. 2012-02-03 09:53:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F2AAD44A6AC8/ On 1 February 2012, the UK government published its long awaited on defence procurement. It sets a vision intending to reform Britain's fraught acquisition and procurement process, but the challenge will be at the implementation stage. 2012-02-02 15:36:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F27DEC457144/ Relations between Latin America and the UK are at a level unseen for almost two centuries, but attempts by Argentina to diplomatically isolate the UK from the region over the Falkland Islands could seriously impact British strategic interests across the continent. 2012-01-31 12:41:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F26A89015CE9/ Predictions of a 'sub-Saharan spring' in southern Africa have as yet proved unfounded, but elections in the DRCongo and Zimbabwe are proving to be risky in the current climate of domestic turmoil. 2012-01-30 14:40:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F26A35089E5E/ Somalia will continue to dominate the 2012 agenda for East African states as the humanitarian impact of famine and ongoing fighting pulls in regional and international actors. Now embroiled in military operations, Kenya also faces a big year for domestic politics. Other regional dynamics are tying together Uganda and South Sudan, and Kenya and Eritrea, who are all facing political challenges. 2012-01-30 14:16:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F26978B55F4A/ With fewer elections scheduled for 2012 in West Africa, the emphasis will shift to regional security and dealing with complex security threats. Terrorist groups and local militias are still a major problem, while religious conflict and instability threaten the region’s largest economy; Nigeria. 2012-01-30 13:40:15 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4F16A2AD3421F/ Both India and the UK will likely make long-term funding commitments in Afghanistan beyond 2014, with the UK alone contributing some US$150 million annually for development and a further US$100 million for supporting the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) after the NATO drawdown, according to a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2012-01-18 10:46:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F1437ECDEF28/ India is setting its sights on a new medium range combat aircraft from Europe. The competition to sell new aircraft to India is part of an increased engagement by European defence manufacturers in Asia, set against the backdrop of an economic downturn and shifting regional geopolitics. 2012-01-16 15:02:22 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:C4F0AD7935C9BD/ The recent spate of extremist murders across Europe may indicate a growing European malaise where xenophobia and anti-minority hatred is becoming acceptable. Yet events in Britain, where two men have been convicted for an era-defining racist murder, could herald a change in attitudes and be an example for the rest of Europe. 2012-01-09 12:10:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F0AC9FF408BF/ President Obama's new defence strategy purportedly removes the United States historic commitment to fight two major theatre wars simultaneously. Despite the strategic and financial rationale, he will have to sell this departure in strategy to the American public. 2012-01-09 11:11:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F0ABF3635036/ President Obama's new defence strategy with its reorientation towards the Pacific is good news for airpower and the US Air Force. Despite proposed budget cuts, there will be a continued reliance on strategic air assets. 2012-01-09 10:23:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F070903CBD34/ Lizz Pearson speaks with analyst Dominick Donald who recently wrote in the RUSI Journal analysing the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia. 2012-01-06 14:56:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F04331DB4F7A/ The Taliban’s establishment of an office in Doha suggests a progression towards the transition long sought after by the United States. The choice of Qatar further cements the Gulf state’s ambition to be a diplomatic powerhouse. 2012-01-04 11:08:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F043841CA21F/ Somalia has until August to complete political reform, inaugurate a new constitution and hold national elections before the end of the transitional period. It must also capitalise on the Kenyan incursion to rout Al-Shabaab and establish security in this enduring weak state, making 2012 a make-or-break year for Somalia. 2012-01-03 15:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EEB5672830A1/ RUSI Director General Professor Michael Clarke offers his defence and international security perspectives for the year ahead. 2011-12-16 14:34:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EEB4E2DC842F/ In 2012, the Asia-Pacific region will not be immune to transition, and China's dominant role will be emphasised in its relationship with Taiwan and the wider region. 2011-12-16 13:57:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EEA41041E169/ If this year brought us an earthquake, then 2012 will be a year of aftershocks and transitions. Speculate as we might, we must still prepare for the predictable but watch for the surprises. 2011-12-15 18:56:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EEA239599750/ The democratic gains made from the Arab Spring are by no means assured. 2012 will see would-be democracies challenged to respond to and enable an historical transformation from dictatorship to democracy. 2011-12-15 16:44:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EE8B2E420D7F/ With President Obama’s decision to reduce troop numbers throughout 2012 in Afghanistan, there will be an urgent emphasis to support Afghan forces fully take charge of their national security. 2011-12-14 14:33:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EE87ABD77901/ On 16 December Japan will decide the winning aircraft bid for the 'F-X' programme. Along with the usual technical considerations, the bidding process has sparked larger strategic questions for the direction of Japan's national security and could pave the way for greater European involvement in Asia. 2011-12-14 10:33:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21EFD55206/ Lord Louis Mountbatten is known today for his controversial role in overseeing Indian partition and independence but his efforts had a much more positive, long-lasting impact than is widely recognised 2011-12-09 14:45:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21E602BA85/ The problem of piracy has long exercised the minds of statesmen and military strategists alike. A survey of this history offers a treasure trove of tried and tested solutions 2011-12-09 14:42:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21DCAD8BB0/ While Liddell Hart's idea of a 'British Way in Warfare' is persuasive in an era of stretched budgets, it is ultimatly a deficient one. But his great contribution remains the debate that he framed 2011-12-09 14:40:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21D02B89C6/ Undue focus on recent operations, and the 'success' of the Alliance's Libya campaign, deflects attention from the more important drivers of NATO’s future course 2011-12-09 14:36:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21C5A40417/ Would remotely piloted capabilities offer a solution to the pressures placed on the UK defence budget by austerity and inflation? 2011-12-09 14:34:17 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/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21B60121AC/ A new legal and policy framework, consistent with international humanitarian law, must be defined for operations in cyberspace 2011-12-09 14:30:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21AB627D0C/ Did Somali piracy develop in an attempt to counter illegal fishing or is it simply a quest for profit? 2011-12-09 14:27:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21A114AC08/ Counter-piracy operations have proved to be a useful way for states to expand their influence in a strategically significant region 2011-12-09 14:24:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21917980BD/ The international community can contain piracy in the short-term by denying the pirates sanctuary, engaging shipowners and avoiding the temptation to ban ransoms 2011-12-09 14:20:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE217A82476B/ How can the international community best deal with the single biggest maritime threat since the Second World War? (Free access) 2011-12-09 14:15:27 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EE211BE2DB21/ 2011-12-09 13:49:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EE0A588A3CFE/ The anti-government protests following the Russian parliamentary elections on 4 December are indicative of a growing enmity towards the ruling elites. Yet, the ruling elites have opted to re-instate Vladimir Putin as President next year as they see him as the best candidate to shield them from widespread disenchantment unravelling before them 2011-12-08 11:58:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EDDF99D882B5/ Food security is an important geopolitical consideration for Gulf countries concerned with rising food demand in the face of low production rates and vast imports. In order to maintain food security, imports will remain vital, as well as ensuring the physical security of international and domestic supplies. 2011-12-06 11:24:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EDC9CD9CFAD5/ The Chancellor's Autumn Statement and the concurrent launch of the 2011 Infrastructure Plan present great opportunities for investment in the UK's infrastructure. But in addition to economic considerations, cautious fund managers will need to rely on the security and risk advisory community to help with investment decisions. 2011-12-05 10:48:00 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/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:C4ED616EAAFE1E/ Women from the highest ranks of defence forces from ten countries have been meeting at a conference to celebrate their achievement and discuss the issues they face. Lizz Pearson talks to the organisers of the conference and finds out that the issues are less about gender and more about sharing expertise. 2011-11-30 11:45:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ED4BBB13B32B/ The Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry's (BICI) report has surprised many with its balanced findings into February's violence. But King Hamad must begin a reform process now instead of setting up another talking shop. 2011-11-29 11:30:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C86771218/ A review of Christopher Coker's reflections on the nature of war over 2,600 years - from Heraclitus to Heisenberg. 2011-11-28 17:44:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C73A22B1F/ A look at the challenges that face the Joint Support Chain in current operations 2011-11-28 17:39:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C65D5C7FF/ The MoD has engaged with the renewable energy industry over the supply of energy to the front line 2011-11-28 17:35:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C5CD22BE8/ The latest concepts in the development of future seabases and sea-to-shore connectors 2011-11-28 17:33:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C41666F72/ A look at the very latest electronic camouflage, BAE's Adaptiv stealth system 2011-11-28 17:25:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C35A8D232/ What is the planning required to ensure successful transition from the Vanguard class to the successor SSBN? 2011-11-28 17:22:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C2A744271/ A discussion of initiatives to reduce the energy used in expeditionary military exercises 2011-11-28 17:19:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3C19427986/ The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's role in naval logisitics is far more than delivering bullets, beans and bunker oil to the maritime front-line 2011-11-28 17:15:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3BF6FA4171/ An investigation of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's growing importance to a range of UK policing, aid and defence tasks 2011-11-28 17:08:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3BE8824F27/ A look at some of the latest precision airdrop systems on the market 2011-11-28 17:02:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3BCA8220CC/ Assessing the impact of the FSTA Voyager tanker's entry into service 2011-11-28 16:55:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3B81C43ED4/ An update on development of the Airbus A400M, intended to plug the hole in NATO's tactical/strategic airborne transport capability 2011-11-28 16:43:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3B574A8C3A/ The Total Support Force concept could lead to a more efficient, better-value UK defence capability. 2011-11-28 16:23:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3B40D028FD/ The partnership between the UK Ministry of Defence and industry is transforming the ability to manage logistic information 2011-11-28 16:17:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3B332CAD80/ Examining the front-line contractor industry, and its future steps 2011-11-28 16:14:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3B27596BA2/ The 'support network’ concept offers a new alternative to traditional, linear supply chain infrastructure 2011-11-28 16:12:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3AFDA38338/ A continued failure in European military logistic capabilities could lead to the break-up of the Atlantic Alliance 2011-11-28 16:02:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3A551BFA74/ The minister for defence, equipment support and technology explains the role and achievements of the Defence Equipment and Support organisation 2011-11-28 15:15:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3A46BF24DB/ The minister for international security strategy outlines the coalition government’s latest work to help cut the deficit through its support to increased defence exports 2011-11-28 15:11:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3A25D49085/ Identifying core activities and then allocating them to the best suited supplier offers significant efficiency gains 2011-11-28 15:04:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED3A0239BCAE/ Recent criticism of the Ministry of Defence’s ability to control the cost of its Equipment Programme may be unfair and misleading 2011-11-28 14:52:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4ED39CBAAB192/ How might the SDSR be remedied? 2011-11-28 14:39:11 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4ECFD2CE442E1/ Members of the Climate Change and Security Programme have met high-level officials in Mexico to discuss the findings of a new interim RUSI report. Credited for setting the agenda in the country, the report received praise from various officials including the National Security Advisor to the President of Mexico. 2011-11-25 17:41:13 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ECF78E257B1D/ In this RUSI Analysis podcast, we turn East to China, lately the focus of European financial hopes. 2011-11-25 11:16:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ECE6A5C6E644/ Egypt's army cannot be allowed to hijack the revolution, and protesters will keep the pressure on. But what does that mean for elections, just days away? 2011-11-24 16:13:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD1B9E70E23/ Our fascination with betrayal is evidenced in the plethora of books, television programmes and films on espionage and yet the secrecy at its core runs in contrast to a contemporary obsession with accountability and the public’s supposed ‘right to know’. 2011-11-23 16:13:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD1A9311C53/ A new dynamic has appeared in the space between hard power and traditional forms of soft power: cyber power. Yet in a globalised world using unregulated networks no one can ensure cyber security. 2011-11-23 16:09:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD19CA745A4/ In the wake of 9/11, the US Intelligence Community came under unprecedented pressure to reform, yet this process has failed to understand and correct some of its most fundamental weaknesses. 2011-11-23 16:05:34 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD17D869212/ US economic and military aid to Pakistan has long been tied to its strategic objectives in the region, offering no ‘special treatment’ and leaving Pakistan’s economic situation increasingly unsustainable. 2011-11-23 15:57:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD16F8F2A18/ The rivalry between India and China is born of the two countries’ traditional perceptions of each other, yet the eastward shift of geopolitical power has now made this once local rivalry significant to the whole world. 2011-11-23 15:53:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ECD12AB0B7D0/ The current controversy over the supposed relaxation of security checks at UK borders highlights the complex nature of border security. The issue goes far beyond personality clashes and Ministerial accountability. It may prove to provide the impetus for root-and-branch border security reform. 2011-11-23 15:51:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD149BA8D13/ The secrecy surrounding the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has shattered perceptions about his invincibility, given hope to his political opposition and cast doubts over the durability of Venezuela’s Bolivarian project. 2011-11-23 15:43:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD139D0A19D/ The long-awaited White Paper on Defence Equipment, Support and Technology is increasingly unlikely to serve as the reflective and considered statement of government intention and policies so desperately desired by the defence sector. 2011-11-23 15:39:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD101815C8D/ The Future Reserves 2020 report articulated a series of conclusions and recommendations for enhancing the capability, utility and resilience of the British armed forces dependent on greater use of the Reserves. 2011-11-23 15:24:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD0821A8A26/ As NATO concludes its military intervention in Libya, attention turns to counting the human cost of the conflict. 2011-11-23 14:50:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECCE29339F64/ Saudi Arabia's response to the Arab Spring has ranged from apparent inertia to the financing and leadership of counter-revolution, but at all times the stability of the kingdom has been its primary objective. 2011-11-23 12:11:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECCDFEA1CCB0/ Following the fall of the Qadhafi regime, North African states are considering the regional implications and reassessing their own relationships with the nascent Libyan state. 2011-11-23 11:59:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EC4FDF001171/ The UK's National Audit Office has published its latest report assessing the Major Projects of the Ministry of Defence. The informative document reports only very limited cost overruns, and few of them can be seen as industry's responsibility. It also provokes thoughts about the government's accounting system and the protected position of the Joint Combat Aircraft in the British defence programme. 2011-11-17 12:34:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EC3B02CB65DD/ RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses the Libya military campaign after the fall of Qadhafi and the transition to a new Libyan government. He talks to Lizz Pearson and outlines RUSI's research into this intervention. 2011-11-16 12:47:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EC3B02CB65DD/ RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses the Libya military campaign after the fall of Qadhafi and the transition to a new Libyan government. He talks to Lizz Pearson and outlines RUSI's research into this intervention. 2011-11-16 12:47:55 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EBD59924D80E/ The operations of Mexican drug cartels and their spheres of influence could be severely impacted by future environmental changes and the resulting movement of people. Such events will present challenges, and even opportunities, for the most powerful cartels and their criminal networks. 2011-11-11 17:24:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EB8157BCED94/ Countries across Europe are under severe pressure to reduce their budget deficits, Germany is no different. This fiscal tightening may fundamentally affect Germany's security and defence policy. 2011-11-07 17:31:44 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EB7E9D2686E7/ The appointment of a new Prime Minister in Jordan could mean a more comprehensive implementation of much needed reforms. But divisions and tensions between domestic political factions could once again stall this process. 2011-11-07 14:27:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EB157D0AC0B6/ UK naval forces have stepped up anti-piracy operations and the use of force in the Indian Ocean. This could, however, signal an escalation and lead to a more dangerous phase in the battle against Somali pirates. 2011-11-02 14:49:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EB01061B190F/ Last week saw European leaders agree to a mega-deal with the aim of abating the huge crisis engulfing the continent. Yet much of the details appear to be smoke and mirrors with Europe inevitably facing decades of misery and decline. 2011-11-01 15:52:44 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EEF0DCD4C39E/ Professor Michael Clarke has been awarded a Commendation from the Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) in recognition of his work as an expert witness for Operation Theseus, the Metropolitan Police’s inquiry into the 7/7 bombings. 2011-11-01 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EA8138F66A4C/ Vietnamese Vice-Foreign Minister signs Memorandum of Understanding to secure partnership between RUSI and Vietnam's leading foreign and security policy think tank. 2011-10-26 15:12:15 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EA6F18382E4A/ The UK can no longer make effective national defence strategy as it once did, and the National Security Council (NSC) currently lacks the method and institutional frame to address future security threats, warns a new paper published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in partnership with the new Humanities Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Buckingham. 2011-10-25 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EA58523DAB69/ The death of the long-serving Defence Minister ushers in a long-overdue process of succession. While there may be concerns over the role of the likely Crown Prince, Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, we should not expect a massive change in direction of Saudi policy in the region. 2011-10-24 16:43:37 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EA7E56ECA601/ Under a new Librarian, the RUSI Library of Military History will be undergoing a major strategy to preserve its collection and highlight its importance to the wider community. 2011-10-24 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EA6BA7DD4035/ The long awaited Green Paper on Justice and Security suggests the British Government wants to close a legal loophole to ensure sensitive intelligence material from abroad can be kept secret. But is this wise in an age when advancing technologies makes secrecy more difficult and at a time when the public appears to want greater openness? 2011-10-23 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EA119903342E/ The death of Colonel Qadhafi rids the world of a tyrant, but it is no milestone in the Arab Spring. To focus on the departed dictator is to miss the real story, and abstract notions of 'closure' won't magically translate into stable government. 2011-10-21 08:08:20 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E9D50E58B5A6/ Iran is accused of attempting to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the United States on American soil. It is the stuff of spy thrillers. If proved true, then both Saudi Arabia and the United States are well within their rights to declare war on Iran. Why would Iran embark on such an irrational action at a time of great internal and external vulnerability? 2011-10-18 11:12:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E9D4DD961F79/ There are many questions remaining in the accusations that Iran planned to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the United States. Yet the consequences are real: the failed plot, regardless of its actuality, heightens Iran’s conspiratorial view of the international community, while further closing hope for dialogue. 2011-10-18 11:05:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E9C023350AC3/ From the archives 2011-10-17 11:23:58 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:A4E9BFA48C7C7A/ As implementation of the Levene Report begins, are a new set of problems being created at the Ministry of Defence? 2011-10-17 11:00:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E98308217FA0/ From 14 October, Mexico will be hosting the Pan American Games, a major international sporting event. Security forces will be significantly challenged, but the lasting legacy may be an overall improvement in law and order in Mexico. 2011-10-14 14:04:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E936A1D5D13E/ Was the United States right to target one of its own citizens? What are are the implications for future drone attacks? 2011-10-10 22:58:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE557E7BA7/ Review of Afghanistan: How the West Lost Its Way; Cables from Kabul: The Inside Story of the West’s Afghanistan Campaign; and Losing Small Wars: British Military Failure in Iraq and Afghanistan 2011-10-07 12:41:13 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/journal/ref:A4E8EE3A30B558/ Western defence ministries are getting better at capability-based planning. But they need to do more 2011-10-07 12:33:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE342BEB36/ India's defence establishment is not befitting its growing status. Reform is urgently needed 2011-10-07 12:32:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EDFCF63FFF/ The problems the SDSR had to address spanned several governments. But the current administration should have done better 2011-10-07 12:19:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E8C2334D363D/ In the last few weeks, gangs based in Somalia kidnapped tourists visiting Kenya. Just a few days later, a massive suicide bomb ripped through Mogadishu, claiming dozens of lives and shattering the relative peace that had followed Shabaab's withdrawal. The events pose a fresh challenge to the Somali government's road map for security and development. 2011-10-05 10:31:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E89C3FF73C89/ It has been over a year since the Government published plans for future policing reform. A distinct absence of strategic thinking means those plans still lack clarity and coherence especially in the area of counter-terrorism. 2011-10-03 15:25:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E8EC1B0BAB97/ On Friday 30 September 2011, the Royal Navy announced large personnel cuts as part of the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review. Dr Lee Willett analyses the implications. 2011-09-30 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E844D72554BD/ Throughout 2011, Turkish assertiveness in foreign policy has come to the fore, most recently in its dramatic diplomatic spat with Israel. This stance should not be mistaken for a re-orientation away from the Atlantic Alliance. 2011-09-29 11:51:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E83135F53765/ Private military and security company operatives are more in demand than ever before, but what is the best way to regulate the burgeoning market? 2011-09-28 13:30:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E83122445F1D/ As the Argentine presidential elections draw closer, Argentina's current president, Cristina Fernández, turns up the rhetoric in the Falklands dispute 2011-09-28 13:26:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E831009723A2/ How can India improve its intelligence capability in the wake of the recent bombings in Mumbai? 2011-09-28 13:17:00 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/newsbrief/ref:A4E830C23CB0E6/ The weaknesses of Turkey's longstanding regional foreign policy have been exposed with the unfolding of the Arab Spring 2011-09-28 12:59:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E82F719348D6/ Until UK policy-makers' understanding of Arctic geopolitics has reached full maturity, they should avoid falling into the trap of seeing phantom threats 2011-09-28 11:29:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E82F4E6D52EF/ As ASEAN's second largest trade partner, should the EU be doing more to protect its interests in the South China Sea? 2011-09-28 11:20:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E82F3339C449/ As Secretary of State, Clinton has reinvigorated her department and regained a lot of the authority that was lost to the military in the past decade. With the State Department now on a level footing, Clinton is quietly integrating development and human rights into Obama's realist agenda 2011-09-28 11:13:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E82EC2B128EF/ Will the international community seize the opportunity presented by the famine in the Horn of Africa to re-energise its efforts against Al-Shabaab and develop a sustained campaign of assistance for Somalia? 2011-09-28 10:46:31 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4E8182FD73716/ The Ministry of Defence (MoD) appears to have balanced the £74 billion* ten-year 'funding gap', but key equipment programmes, such as Trident renewal and Joint Strike Fighter, are still a major source of potential instability to defence budget, highlights a new paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2011-09-27 09:04:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E81E533902D2/ The Labour Party’s emerging policies for future defence procurement represent a mix of new ideas for the future along with old concepts from the past. It is now the job of Labour to convert procurement 'ideas' into a detailed implementation plan. 2011-09-27 04:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E802E06D9984/ America's top military officer has accused Pakistan of helping to bomb a US embassy. US-Pakistan relations are about to enter a much darker phase. 2011-09-26 08:49:32 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4E7B610E8D672/ 23/09/11: A RUSI report looks at the diplomatic, strategic and military aspects of the recent Libya campaign. 2011-09-23 04:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E7C527C416AA/ The Fukushima disaster earlier this year has raised many doubts about the feasibility of future nuclear energy programmes. This debate has been given greater prominence in Southeast Asia as developing states contend with the prospects of future energy shortages. 2011-09-22 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E7990E607992/ Burhanuddin Rabbani has been killed. The first post-Soviet Afghan president was controversial throughout the last twenty years. His death is the latest in a series of setbacks that could pave the way to a deeper civil war. 2011-09-21 08:28:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E6E0915F4119/ Caught off guard in 9/11, intelligence agencies have had to increase their interaction with public opinion demanding more protection of their societies. With it has come an understanding that intelligence work should abide by better transparency and an agreed code of conduct. 2011-09-12 14:30:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E6DD49DA673A/ Since the 9/11 attacks, the group responsible has lost its main leader, decentralised itself but has kept its message alive. Western governments should continue to pursue the omnipresent threat, but it should deal lightly with the message itself - which is adequately being challenged organically by the Arab Spring. 2011-09-11 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E6B909C1C5F5/ Reviews of key books on issues emerging from the attacks of 11 September 2001 2011-09-10 17:47:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E675DFEACB4C/ Wikileaks' recent foray back into the headlines has exposed an organisation that is driven more by a dangerous determination to monopolise the public debate, rather than a genuine interest to inform it. 2011-09-07 13:07:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E634BD5B60EC/ Professor Michael Clarke, Director-General, RUSI, outlines the milestones of the last decade since the attacks of 11 September 2001. 2011-09-06 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E6629BE98046/ American and European policymakers need to construct a new foreign policy framework and narrative if they are to improve the fractured relationship with the Muslim world after 9/11. 2011-09-06 15:11:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E61060FE406D/ By Stephen Fidler, Wall Street JournalMost people outside the US failed to understand how 9/11 was a shock to the American psyche. Now after two wars and a financial crisis the supremacy of US power is being questioned more than ever. 2011-09-02 17:37:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60FE6E743B7/ By Professor Jack SpenceThere is something new and distinctive in the the way the West has responded to the 'new' threats of international terrorism but it is not a fundamental shift. 2011-09-02 17:05:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60F10A9B878/ By Lt Col John Nagl After learning painful lessons in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US has become the most capable counterinsurgency force in history. 2011-09-02 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60FCED002A5/ By Marcus TannerThe last decade has seen the security concerns of the Balkans dwarfed in comparison to Afghanistan and Iraq, although progress has been made in the region there are still deep divisions. 2011-09-02 16:59:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60FB3BA5686/ By Richard Dowden, Director of the Royal African SocietyParts of Africa have become zones of interest for the US, but its focus on military operations might be counter-productive. Instead the decision by China to focus on resources and commerce could prove far greater in significance. 2011-09-02 16:51:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60F95574BBE/ The last decade has seen more Western military involvement in Africa than in the 1990s but policy-makers remain reluctant to become involved in Africa's internal problems. 2011-09-02 16:45:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E60F5608D2F5/ By Professor Anne-Marie SlaugtherThe way the US is choosing to fight its wars is changing; no longer can states 'win wars' using traditional methods of warfare. 2011-09-02 16:29:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E5F89C75A55E/ The expected veto of Palestine's request for statehood in September could spur impetus amongst Palestinians towards a third intifada, if not catalyse it. This potentially has serious implications for the United States and Israel who, in light of the Middle East's current volatile climate, may be better off accepting the imminent bid. 2011-09-01 14:47:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E5F66F731EAB/ A new eavesdropping attack on Iranian GMail users suggests that the Islamic Republic is stepping up its digital offensive against dissidents. But Iran is not unique - it is just ahead of the curve. There is no simple response for Western governments. 2011-09-01 12:10:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E54EFDD03225/ Dire warnings of marauding rebels soaking Tripoli's streets with blood have simply not materialised, and are unlikely to do so. We should beware of unduly inflating the ghosts of Islamism, tribal factionalism and the chaos of Baghdad haunting the new Libya. 2011-08-24 13:35:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E53CF030EB3B/ Few dispute the assertion that NATO jets enabled Libyan rebels to come knocking on Qadhafi's door in Tripoli. But as he falls, it will be difficult to avoid the conclusion that NATO emerges from this successful operation weaker than it went into it. 2011-08-23 17:03:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E56236BB57DD/ The desperate situation in East Africa once again highlights the potential utility of a permanent United Nations intervention force. The idea has resonance at a time of austerity, when nations are actively considering a pooling of defence resources. 2011-08-21 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E4E7E85A5B10/ The United States is still not party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, fifteen years after the treaty became operational. Though this has been driven by internal concerns about losing sovereignty, an opportunity now presents itself for the US to enhance its maritime interests by joining the Convention. 2011-08-19 16:26:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E4E4CCA5B0B6/ The Horn of Africa famine continues to claim lives and livelihoods across south-central Somalia, the heartland of the Al-Shabaab insurgency where neither the government nor the international community dare to tread. Sustained commitment and co-operation are needed on all sides to mitigate the crisis. 2011-08-19 12:49:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E4CEFF63DF9F/ Since he was charged with terrorism offences, commentators have argued that Breivik was insane or deranged. Yet, like individuals inspired by al-Qaida, Breivik carried out attacks to provide publicity for a political agenda. Only Breivik's meticulous planning and ruthlessness sets him apart from other violent extremist nationalists. 2011-08-18 12:04:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E4A591E49661/ Far from transforming Asia's naval balance, the launch of China's first aircraft carrier will only begin to expose China to the rigours of modern naval warfare. The region should respond to the strategic ripples by steering carefully between complacency and alarmism. 2011-08-16 12:57:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4524A501A5C/ Simon Michell asks whether the Royal Navy has been able to maintain its ability to undertake amphibious warfare operations and provide the means for prosecuting an expeditionary campaign from the sea. 2011-08-12 14:03:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E45247A1E7C3/ Alex Drake, RUSI research analyst, highlights the potential of Low-Earth Orbit and stratospheric UAVS for a range of sovereign UK military applications. 2011-08-12 14:03:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E45245E752CD/ Nevin Carr explains why international partnerships bring the knowledge and expertise that ensure technological surprises are avoided 2011-08-12 14:02:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452430AC139/ Edward Lundquist reveals how finding different fuel sources for the future and increasing fuel efficiency will enhance the combat capability of the service. 2011-08-12 14:02:02 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/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/defencesystems/ref:A4E45239504858/ Stephen Gosden, CASE Team Leader with Babcock’s Marine & Technology Division, looks at how the challenge of ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery of amphibious capability and platform support is being tackled 2011-08-12 13:59:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452374565FA/ Lee Willett makes the case for the UK to retain a credible seaborne expeditionary capability. 2011-08-12 13:58:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452351529D6/ Avnish Patel highlights the end of the long-running saga to supply the US Air Force with a replacement for its fleet of venerable air-to-air refuelling aircraft. 2011-08-12 13:58:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4522844BD14/ Robert Hewson, editor of Jane’s Air-Launched Weapons, suggests that European missiles such as Storm Shadow and Brimstone have proved to be effective in Libya, but that stocks may have been too low 2011-08-12 13:54:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4522691F323/ Ian Frain assesses the state of the shipborne helicopter market and highlights the rationale that lies behind some of the most high-profile programmes 2011-08-12 13:54:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452254C8C53/ Elizabeth Quintana assesses whether the British contribution to operations in Libya has been helped or hindered by the UK Government’s Strategic Defence and Security Review 2011-08-12 13:53:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4522284288D/ Bjoern Rupp sounds a warning of the risks that communication breakdown can entail for civilians who are engaged on overseas operations. 2011-08-12 13:53:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452206A06D8/ As the British Army’s existing CVR(T)s reach the end of their useful life, Steve Rowbotham assesses the utility of the British Army’s next reconnaissance vehicle. 2011-08-12 13:52:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E4521E98A3A0/ William F Owen considers whether the British Army’s post-SDSR configuration of permanently formed multi-role brigades will enable the British Government to prosecute overseas operations with confidence. 2011-08-12 13:52:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E45207F22B09/ Ian Tibbitt and Andrew Daw discuss how best to provide specialist support to those in the MoD and industry struggling to deliver elements of an overall capability landscape that meets the requirement for ‘effective battle-winning forces’. 2011-08-12 13:46:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E452047ED601/ RUSI’s Acquisition Forum makes a robust plea for careful government defence acquisition policy reform and warns of the dangers of any ill-conceived changes. 2011-08-12 13:45:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451FECC6083/ David M Moore and Peter D Antill from Cranfield University consider the issues and challenges facing the UK in terms of the logistics required for expeditionary operations. 2011-08-12 13:43:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451FAC5D222/ David Shouesmith reveals the underlying essential characteristics required to ensure adequate logistic support for Future Force 2020. 2011-08-12 13:42:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451F565858B/ Toivo Niemi highlights some of the recent experience that the Swedish armed forces have had with Urgent Operational Requirements and reveals some of the consequences. 2011-08-12 13:41:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451F00C11AA/ Michael Codner outlines how important front-line/industry relationships could be reinforced, and single service rivalries prevented from skewing equipment decisions. 2011-08-12 13:39:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451E62A9841/ Mark Phillips assesses the task that lies ahead for the Defence Reform Unit as it prepares to present its report to the government in July 2011. 2011-08-12 13:37:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4E451D8318F86/ Jeffrey Bradford suggests that the United Kingdom’s military force reductions are of little relevance to the nature of the UK-United States ‘Special Relationship’. 2011-08-12 13:34:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E43DE6D692D8/ The riots in London and the rest of England have seriously shaken the public's confidence in the police. Careful planning to ensure the security for next year's Olympic Games will need to be revisited in light of this week's events. 2011-08-11 14:56:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E4285DFBE160/ Even though senior police officers foresaw the onset of disturbances and rioting, they were completely unprepared for the scale of violence witnessed on the streets of Britain in summer 2011. Seeing police failure, some have called for the Army to be drafted in. This is unrealistic, the police needs to stay in charge. 2011-08-10 14:32:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E3ABBDDDF465/ Like the internet, the space domain underpins many essential services to everyday life and is an critical part of the international infrastructure. Its security is threatened by uncoordinated space activity by countries in competition with each other. 2011-08-04 16:37:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4E39312A424D1/ A new Lloyd's report in co-operation with RUSI examines how insurers and key stakeholders can work together to improve flood resilience, response and recovery. 2011-08-03 12:33:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69EDFCE62DA/ John Mackinlay reviews 'Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam' by John A Nagl and 'Peacekeeping in the Abyss: British and American Doctrine and Practice after the Cold War' by Robert Cassidy 2011-08-03 11:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E38E1DE4D/ Alistair Harris reviews 'Al-Qa’ida’s Doctrine for Insurgency: Abd Al-Aziz Al-Muqrin’s "A Practical Course for Guerrilla War"' translated and analysed by Norman Cigar 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E47595A25/ John Nagl reviews 'The Accidental Guerrilla: Fighting Small Wars in the Midst of a Big One' by David Kilcullen 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E510E83EA/ Ahmad Faruqui reviews 'Descent into Chaos: How the War against Islamic Extremism is Being Lost in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia' by Ahmed Rashid 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69ED1AF27B0/ Christopher Coker reviews 'The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World' by Rupert Smith 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E83928B3D/ Keith Hartley reviews 'The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict' by Joseph Stiglitz and Linda Bilmes 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E8798FE91/ Christopher Coker reviews 'Unholy War: Terror in the Name of Islam' by John L Esposito and 'Why Terrorism Works' by Alan M Dershowitz 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E95192AF5/ Jeremy Black reviews 'Another Bloody Century: Future Warfare' by Colin Gray 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69EA2AB5E59/ Michael Clarke reviews 'Securing the State' by David Omand 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69EB03840EB/ Kevin Stringer reviews 'The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11' by Lawrence Wright 2011-08-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E0AFC4CFB/ Tim Cross reviews 'The Reckoning: Iraq and the Legacy of Saddam Hussein' by Sandra MacKey 2011-08-03 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E2C2A8215/ John Mackinlay reviews 'The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008' by Thomas E Ricks 2011-08-03 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E69E319287BC/ David Richards reviews 'A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq' by Mark Moyar; Robert Fry reviews 'The Insurgent Archipelago' by John Mackinlay 2011-08-03 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E3814C798B4A/ Recent reports point to atrocities committed by the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil insurgents in 2010. If the now victorious government wishes to draw a line under this bloody period of Sri Lankan history, it must invite an independent international war crimes investigation as an important part of the reconciliation process. 2011-08-02 16:18:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E36862355151/ Economic assistance after war must do more to prioritise local businesses and promote enterprise 2011-08-01 11:55:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E36862355151/ Economic assistance after war must do more to prioritise local businesses and promote enterprise 2011-08-01 11:55:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E3685659531E/ As tanks roll into the Syrian town of Hama to crush opposition to President Assad, the international community has voiced its outrage at the ensuing human rights violations. But unlike Libya, words will not be followed up by deeds. 2011-08-01 11:54:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E3684F6260B4/ Locally owned and implemented service delivery in Sangin has created an innovative approach to stabilisation 2011-08-01 11:50:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E36835AE7816/ The UK deployment to Helmand in 2006 has proven highly controversial. But was the decision taken properly? 2011-08-01 11:43:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E3681EFB0290/ Drone attacks will be unable to undermine AQAP's local attachments in Yemen 2011-08-01 11:37:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E3680C9EF14A/ Pakistan's strategic relationships with key regional and international powers need to evolve 2011-08-01 11:32:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E367FAFBCA11/ Is intelligence-driven counter-terrorism the answer to a reduced US military footprint? 2011-08-01 11:28:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E367EB516D50/ Have states understood yet how to communicate in the new digital era? 2011-08-01 11:23:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E367DC4B1406/ Have the costs in terms of moral authority and civil liberty been worth it for the UK's enhanced resilience and security preparedness in the wake of 9/11? 2011-08-01 11:19:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E367C3EA94D1/ The War on Terror has distracted from the serious issues that will prove more significant to long-term global security 2011-08-01 11:13:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E367AE0A4712/ How will history judge 9/11 and the decade that followed? 2011-08-01 11:07:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E3679845D9DC/ Has the War on Terror become the master, rather than the servant, of Western policy? 2011-08-01 11:01:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E31764365A2F/ Once friends, China is now providing serious competition for the Brazilian economy - and Brazil's new president, Dilma Rousseff, needs to regain the initiative 2011-07-28 15:48:40 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:C4E316C8388D65/ British power is in decline. If the UK is to regain relevance in the coming Asian century, it must embrace and utilise its greatest political asset: multiculturalism. 2011-07-28 15:09:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316D5A66AB6/ The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea plays a vital role in regulating maritime exploitation, but where does the UK stand? 2011-07-28 15:08:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316C90B7E37/ With the swelling of activity in the north, is it time to consult the Arctic experts? 2011-07-28 15:05:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316AAFC0BAA/ In an increasingly hostile neighbourhood, India should look northeast for friendship 2011-07-28 14:57:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316A2B37D50/ Foreign aid will save the Hashemite monarchy – but will political reform pay the price? 2011-07-28 14:55:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E31696D1A77B/ Mission accomplished for the US president, but what will this mean for the US election in 2012? 2011-07-28 14:52:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316660C4449/ China consolidates its presence in Latin America, but what will the US think? 2011-07-28 14:40:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316434151DE/ Tensions are rising in Southeast Asia as the maritime interests of China, the US and other regional powers collide 2011-07-28 14:31:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E302C20D56EF/ Following a recent visit to Afghanistan, RUSI's Research Director assesses the impact of withdrawal from Afghanistan. 2011-07-27 16:23:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E2EA2E1B8AB7/ Recent war criminal arrests have made EU enlargement into the Balkans more palatable, but some points of conflict remain in former Yugoslavia 2011-07-26 12:20:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E2EA0C227CC7/ Michael Howard assesses the transformation of strategy from the Napoleonic Wars to the cyber-warriors of today 2011-07-26 12:12:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E27DE2427D25/ The Ministry of Defence has indicated the need for reservists to become integral to all defence tasks, resulting in the significant rebalancing of the structure of the armed forces by 2020. Undoubtedly there will be risks involved, but these are manageable provided there is political and institutional willingness to develop a more sophisticated approach to force generation. 2011-07-21 09:12:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E26B037138D6/ Since the fall of Mubarak, there has been much concern about the viability of the 30-year peace between Israel and Egypt. Egypt will certainly be a less pliable partner to Israel, but however threatened it may feel by its neighbour's changing social and political dynamics, the Jewish state need not panic about the peace treaty breaking. 2011-07-20 11:40:59 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4E4BD10DE3591/ In July 2011, RUSI hosted the UK Chief of the Air Staff's Airpower Conference, entitled 'Air Power in an Age of Uncertainty'. 2011-07-17 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E205B813140D/ The government's latest counter-terrorism strategy once again places an importance on the interoperability of the police and other agencies to respond to emergencies such as terrorist attacks. Yet, without placing a proper framework, and with constrained finances, it will be difficulty to see how interoperability will be achieved. 2011-07-15 16:25:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E1EEF67D24BE/ CONTEST 3 continues to recognise the now-established tradition that counter-terrorism strategy should be as transparent as possible. But with transparency comes robust evaluation, a mechanism that seems to be missing in the government's latest plan to deal with terrorism. 2011-07-14 14:35:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E1EAAC92F3AD/ The three bombs that tore through Mumbai add to the city's death toll from terrorism - 700 killed since 1993. If the Indian Mujahideen (IM) is responsible, it indicates the grave threat posed by domestic Indian groups plugged into international jihadi network. 2011-07-14 09:51:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E1F13F4D13B7/ NATO's engagement in Libya moves into its fourth month with the prospect of success looking more realistic. Such an achievement would be a long-time coming, and total success will not be assured. 2011-07-13 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4EBAB28B1887A/ Expert RUSI analysis has been used by the Government to publish its new report on climate change. Papers prepared by the Climate Change and Security Programme at RUSI have helped the Government deliver a comprehensive analysis on the wider-effects of climate change. 2011-07-11 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E12FD205C3C1/ Kuwait's Parliament is argumentative, obstreperous and stymied at the best of times. Now, with escalating Sunni-Shia tensions in the region, it is more paralysed than ever. 2011-07-05 13:06:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E10D753A41ED/ Recent tensions between British politicians and the military top brass are a symptom of the uncertainty over whose long term vision for British defence policy is the more realistic. Such tensions are not new, demonstrating the inability of policymakers to get to grips with strategy. 2011-07-04 07:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E0C9EE1D0635/ With ten days to go until South Sudanese independence, tensions are high. Violence continues along the disputed border, and aid organisations fear another humanitarian crisis in a country wracked by conflict. At this crucial intersection, can Sudan be pulled back from the brink? 2011-06-30 17:07:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E0ACA3028860/ The 'information-space' is always vital for Al-Qa'ida's operational effectiveness. Its ability to make swift statements in the media and through the internet demonstrates the terror-network's potency and ability to reach a mass audience. Yet, since Bin Laden's death, we have seen the US dominate the media with stories about both the man and the organisation, demystifying both. 2011-06-29 07:48:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E302EEB3525C/ Speaking to RUSI.org, the Chief of the United States Army and nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, discusses the milestones for success in Afghanistan. 2011-06-24 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4E04359766ACC/ The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will need clear ministerial, and Defence Board, guidance to introduce revolutionary new ways of working to ensure the department still operates coherently following the proposed major cuts to civil service numbers, according to a joint study by Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Cranfield University staff. 2011-06-24 08:01:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DF624BE8CCE8/ In outlining its Prevent strategy, the UK government has identified university campuses as the new frontline in the battle against Al-Qa'ida. Yet the success of the strategy will depend largely on the willingness of universities to see the problem through the same lense as the government. 2011-06-13 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DF0A2F39DAA2/ The victory of Scottish nationalists in the recent Scottish Parliamentary elections brings closer the possibility of Scotland's independence. With Britain's nuclear arsenal located largely in Scotland, policymakers must now consider what independence would entail for the security of the United Kingdom. 2011-06-10 08:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DF08BD1BB00F/ In conducting a review of the Prevent counter-terrorism strategy, a genuine effort has been made to recalibrate the policy. Yet, behind the rhetoric of the document, the substance of the argument risks to be lost over vague, and sometimes contradictory, terms of reference. More clarity is still required for the counter-radicalisation policy to be effective. 2011-06-09 10:25:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78BF568E4D/ A series of annotated Journal excerpts highlight some of the technological milestones that have featured in its pages 2011-06-02 14:11:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78BC847E3B/ The former war correspondent offers recommendations on war-fighting from his experience of the Boer War 2011-06-02 14:10:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78B9B2BC9B/ Waterloo has been eclipsed in popular consciousness by the battles of the Second World War 2011-06-02 14:09:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78B330CC7C/ The American Civil War is a leading example of attritional war 2011-06-02 14:08:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78AD4167E2/ Atrocities and excesses in counter-insurgency are by no means a modern phenomenon 2011-06-02 14:06:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78A503F66D/ The UK’s long relationship with the Arctic requires a modern, integrated policy 2011-06-02 14:04:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE7894DD85E4/ Directed energy may now be reaching a new phase of maturity 2011-06-02 14:00:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE788325103E/ Missile defence plays an essential role in contemporary deterrence 2011-06-02 13:55:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE787B3C906E/ In an era of constricting defence budgets, air power is once again under scrutiny 2011-06-02 13:53:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78757649BE/ Community defence needs strong governance institutions and local support 2011-06-02 13:52:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE7868DB06BC/ Training and mentoring host-nation forces is an effective way to generate sufficient numbers for stabilisation 2011-06-02 13:48:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE786137AB74/ AMISOM needs more materiel and personnel to stabilise Mogadishu 2011-06-02 13:46:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE78566789B6/ The inherent uncertainty of the international system requires an expeditionary and flexible defence capability 2011-06-02 13:43:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4DE784D09254E/ Libya has been ruled for decades as an unrelenting autocracy. What does this mean for the current civil war? 2011-06-02 13:41:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DE6283469504/ As events in Yemen are coming to an all too violent and bloody head, it is essential to examine the long-term implications of an increasingly unstable Yemen for both regional and Western security. 2011-06-01 12:57:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE5171F978DE/ Medvedev has recently taken firm control of Russian foreign policy, but Putin is still looking over his shoulder. How will the Russian presidential elections play out? 2011-05-31 17:29:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE516766B88A/ The departure of Al-Assad could lead the Syrian-Iranian alliance to stumble, but it will not destroy the relationship's foundations 2011-05-31 17:25:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE51510C183C/ Bashar Al-Assad's days are numbered, but his departure will not see the end to the challenges facing Syria. What must the West prepare for after Al-Assad? 2011-05-31 17:21:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE5156511284/ Af-Pak was hailed as a radical but effective change to US policy. But does it successfully take into account the cultural differences in the region? 2011-05-31 17:20:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE513969D7DB/ Some might see Iran's engagement in the Middle East as the final ingredient to a Shia crescent, but Arab Shia could just find it meddlesome 2011-05-31 17:17:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE5136AD4362/ As Japan attempts to pick up the pieces after its worst environmental disaster in decades, will political uncertainty hinder its recovery? 2011-05-31 17:12:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE5136AD4362/ As Japan attempts to pick up the pieces after its worst environmental disaster in decades, will political uncertainty hinder its recovery? 2011-05-31 17:12:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE510DAF0C2C/ Europeans are having more children. Has Europe defused the demographic time bomb? 2011-05-31 17:01:37 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE5108803502/ Will China's 2011 defence White Paper dispel foreign misgivings about China's inexorable rise on the global stage? 2011-05-31 17:00:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE50F418A1B3/ China and Europe's financial interests may seem well-matched on the surface. But is it an unrequited affair? 2011-05-31 16:54:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE50E125E40F/ 'Global solutions for African problems' may be the new mantra for the continent's security 2011-05-31 16:50:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4DE50C298B430/ America's most wanted man has been killed just months before the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Will his legacy live on? 2011-05-31 16:45:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DE4F24B36A54/ Operational success in Libya appears to be close for anti-Qadhafi rebels and their international military backers. But victory will bring the NATO powers little direct strategic benefit. Grateful for success, we should nevertheless be careful how we interpret it and understand the limitations of success for the West and the wider policy implications for the Middle East. 2011-05-31 14:51:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDF9FCF454BD/ Behind his warm and effusive speech to the great and the good in Parliament, President Obama laid out a subtle but serious challenge to Europe's leaders. Europe, and by extension the UK, will be farther down America's foreign policy priorities unless Europe is willing to step up as a truly global partner. 2011-05-27 13:59:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDF9845BBF3D/ The mastermind of the worst crimes of Bosnia's civil war has been caught. But bringing Mladic to justice will not be a regional panacea, and neither does it assure that Serbia's European dream will now be realised. 2011-05-27 13:31:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDED46B2B707/ Dr Jonathan Eyal, Director of International Security Studies, assesses the impact of the arrest of Ratko Mladic, the Serbian general accused of war crimes in the Balkans. WHat will this mean for the region and for Serbia's hopes for accession to the European Union? 2011-05-26 23:33:08 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:C4DDB6D8970D85/ For Israeli policymakers, President Obama's major Middle East speech on 19 May 2011 has been met with alarm. An American president has for the first time broken with the traditional US approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. The end result may harden attitudes on both sides of the conflict. 2011-05-24 09:34:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDB6D8970D85/ For Israeli policymakers, President Obama's major Middle East speech on 19 May 2011 has been met with alarm. An American president has for the first time broken with the traditional US approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. The end result may harden attitudes on both sides of the conflict. 2011-05-24 09:34:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DDA43893D896/ The co-ordinated attack on a Pakistani naval base, the latest assault on a military facility, raises deep questions about the security of the country's nuclear weapons and the endurance of Pakistan's relationship with China and the United States. 2011-05-23 12:26:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD5923863AF9/ With its thirtieth anniversary in May, the Gulf Co-operation Council is proposing to expand by incorporating Morocco and Jordan. The unlikely inclusion is more a response and a challenge to the revolutionary impulses of the Arab Spring than it is towards regional coherence. 2011-05-19 22:58:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD5923863AF9/ With its thirtieth anniversary in May, the Gulf Co-operation Council is proposing to expand by incorporating Morocco and Jordan. The unlikely inclusion is more a response and a challenge to the revolutionary impulses of the Arab Spring than it is towards regional coherence. 2011-05-19 22:58:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD4F49BE6CAF/ Two months after intervention began, NATO's war in Libya has become an open-ended stalemate. A resolution requires compromises from each side rather than self-righteous declarations of total war. The balance of power does not permit a decisive victory for regime or rebels. A settlement must either reflect this fact, or give way to renewed fighting. 2011-05-19 11:46:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD3A3D95BEE4/ Even though it faces a range of protests, Syria is unlikely to face popular-led regime change. Instead, unremitting instability and a standoff between protestors and the regime are more likely to follow leading to a combination of piecemeal reforms and more violence. However, internal challenges to the regime should not be ruled out. 2011-05-18 11:50:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD28EFBE1860/ The rising threat of dissident Republican activity in Northern Ireland comes at a time when the vast majority of Northern Irish people are moving towards a more normalised political environment. To challenge the threat, we need a more nuanced understanding of dissident republican motivations. 2011-05-17 16:08:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DD273D68BC54/ Water scarcity, although a relatively low priority, is still a concern for the Middle Eastern security agenda. Gulf states in particular can lead the way in ensuring that water co-operation replaces the threat of water conflict. 2011-05-17 14:15:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DCA65B8CD386/ On 12 May 2011, foreign ministers from the eight Arctic countries will participate in the seventh summit of the Arctic Council, an organisation initially forged to secure agreed environmental standards for the region. Now, amid growing interest in the opportunities and challenges energy resources and sea lines of communication present, the Council must reform to meet the interests of global demand. 2011-05-11 11:38:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DC3FB8863997/ RUSI's experts examine the implications of the death of Osama Bin Laden and the operation that led to his killing 2011-05-06 14:50:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DC3A83C85EDE/ The audacious operation that killed Osama Bin Laden was completed relatively shortly. It reaped the benefits of a careful intelligence operation that lasted months, if not years. 2011-05-06 08:51:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DC15152A955A/ Even though diplomatic tension simmers between Pakistan and the United States over the death of Bin Laden, the tension may well be short-lived. Islamabad will continue its narrative of ignorance; Washington, in turn, will continue to fictionalise Pakistan's sovereignty as it reaps the fruits of Operation Geronimo. 2011-05-04 14:18:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DC0001186D39/ There is no doubting that the death of bin Bin Laden is the closure of the first chapter of the story of and battle against Al-Qa'ida. But his supporters will ultimately regroup and react to his cult of martydom and open the next chapter of the story. 2011-05-03 14:22:35 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:C4DB28636937C1/ With hundreds of thousands of people lining up the streets and millions watching the televised event around the world, it is no wonder that policing the Royal Wedding will be seen as a valuable and precious security test ahead of the Olympics next year. In particular, many will watch closely how effectively stretched police resources will be managed and maximised. 2011-04-23 09:04:18 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4DAFF31C8930E/ Without a dedicated Minister for the Emergency Services, the forthcoming recommendations from the Coroner's Inquests into 7 July 2005 London bombings are unlikely be implemented in full, claims a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2011-04-21 10:04:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DAF07792660A/ As the UK sends military officers to advise Libyan rebels, RUSI analysts assesses the merits of the latest phase in the international intervention in Libya. 2011-04-20 17:20:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DAEB5DD10A7F/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have prompted widespread criticism, despite having proven their value in a variety of contexts. In many cases, their use may be the most logical - and safest - option. 2011-04-20 11:35:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DAEA535E411E/ Art can help convey otherwise inexpressible ideas and emotions. On paper, canvas, and the stage, we are repeatedly confronted with images of ourselves and the world we live in - and we cannot help but respond to them. 2011-04-20 10:37:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DAD6729BFDBF/ The outcome of the anti-government protests in Yemen could have profound implications for the development of Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula 2011-04-19 11:50:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DA87193A2966/ The recent Public Accounts Committee report has raised further concerns over the performance of the Typhoon Project citing spares shortages and the lack of a national supply chain. In reality defence funding shortages and poor international contracting arrangements have also contributed. The Committee's proposal to enhance the power of the Senior Responsible Owner for Typhoon would have significant implications for the entire organisation of the Ministry of Defence. 2011-04-15 17:29:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DA85C7E0FB14/ Sortie figures show that, whilst NATO is undertaking extensive operations over Libya, it could - and should - be doing more. 2011-04-15 15:58:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DA579B000312/ The constantly evolving nature of the cyber-threat means that only a similarly dynamic approach will help improve security. Combining the innovation and dynamism of private companies with the authority and resources of government would be a step in the right direction. 2011-04-13 11:42:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DA573644A7D2/ The war in Libya is at a stalemate. Britain should avoid becoming beholden to the rebels and shun regime change, but ensure that any settlement is a self-enforcing equilibrium. 2011-04-13 11:14:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4DA47282158B0/ The uprisings have affected the governments of some of the world's largest oil exporters. In the long-term, however, supply is unlikely to be affected. 2011-04-12 16:41:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF480058CB/ The Director-General of the Territorial Army reviews institutional challenges in 1928 2011-04-08 12:41:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF3E99D308/ An article from 1950 argues that teamwork, leadership and self-confidence are the keys to morale 2011-04-08 12:39:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF36A3F784/ Over the last decade, China has become increasingly assertive in its southern waters. The US may react 2011-04-08 12:37:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF2DF390D3/ Unfettered access to overseas resources and markets lie at the heart of Japan's new defence policy 2011-04-08 12:35:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF25A86F6F/ North Korean actions in 2010 have revealed that the Sino–US relationship continues to be particularly important to the Korean peninsula 2011-04-08 12:33:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF19B3AA97/ The Force 2030 White Paper by the Australian government sets ambitious targets for the Australian navy in the next twenty years 2011-04-08 12:30:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF0D206025/ As uprisings and revolutions continue apace across the Middle East, the West needs to re-evaluate its long-held approach to the region 2011-04-08 12:26:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EF087D9A37/ How can Britain retain its position at the heart of the Europe, as the existing Anglo-American system begins to unravel? 2011-04-08 12:24:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EEFAF078C3/ With the continental threat gone, Austria, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland have embarked on different paths of defence reform 2011-04-08 12:21:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EEE89B7A8E/ Can London 2012 apply the lessons of past Olympics and contribute to a legacy of security? 2011-04-08 12:17:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EED2FAA8FA/ Preparations for the London 2012 Olympics are nearly complete. Now, securing them against the many risks will be paramount 2011-04-08 12:10:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EEBE69E982/ Though there are risks in cyberspace, it is not yet an active battleground; conflict prevention and restraint measures may still work 2011-04-08 12:05:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EE957100B2/ Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan has not led to increased mental health problems amongst UK armed forces personnel, but alcohol misuse is an ongoing concern 2011-04-08 11:54:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D9EE8BC801CE/ Today's servicemen and women need the intellectual firepower to match their technical training 2011-04-08 11:52:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D9DDD0CAD725/ If all parties involved in the Israeli-Palestinian are to avoid bruised reputations and bloodied hands, they need to change their approach. Embracing co-operative solutions to communal problems would be a start. 2011-04-07 17:00:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D9DD62361AF0/ Saudia Arabian foreign policy is determined - to a disproportionately large extent - by its fear of Iran, and its insistence that its neighbours fall in line could jeopardise the fragile alliances of the Gulf. 2011-04-07 16:29:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D9B3A344DA0B/ Arming the Libyan rebels in the hope of expediating the ousting of the Qadhafi regime would be at best misguided, at worst detrimental to their cause. 2011-04-05 17:04:28 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:C4D99D92CD7AF9/ The murder of a young Catholic police officer in Northern Ireland will not derail the peace process. But it is a grim reminder of the ongoing threat to security and prosperity from dissident Republicans 2011-04-04 15:46:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D964AD559FEC/ Other than grudging diplomatic and perhaps financial support, Arab and 'Muslim' support is primarily symbolic, not military. Relative to what could be provided, the Arab military hardware on show is vanishingly slight. 2011-04-01 23:01:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D94AA24C99DE/ The back-and-forth nature of the Libyan conflict thus far underlines the need for external actors to facilitate a decisive change of fortune 2011-03-31 17:24:41 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:C4D90A51D14AB0/ As North America publicy confronts the issue of radicalization, those involved would do well to observe the lessons of the UK's experience - but have thus far shown little inclination to do so. 2011-03-28 16:55:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D8C6D0C5F8CE/ Despite NATO's new Alliance Maritime Strategy, the protracted discussion around how best to respond to events in Libya means that Alliance solidarity and the need for reforms are increasingly important issues. 2011-03-25 10:24:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A2259B0D91/ Robert Hewson talks to Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, about cyber-defence 2011-03-23 16:39:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A2211A6C0B/ David Hayes and Dr Stuart Dowling examine the potential of the electromagnetic pulse to provide the breakthrough in countering the insurgents’ main weapon 2011-03-23 16:38:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A21D6E66D6/ Steve Wadey reports on the Materials and Components for Missiles – Innovation and Technology Partnership 2011-03-23 16:37:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A218AB7AD7/ Robert F Brammer, vice president and CTO of Northrop Grumman Information Systems, outlines the capabilities of the UK’s new Federated Cyber Range 2011-03-23 16:36:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A21528BADA/ Michael Codner reveals how the monitoring of Panama’s busy coastal waters is set for a major enhancement 2011-03-23 16:35:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A20FE4C5D3/ Retired US Navy captain Edward Lundquist explains how good law enforcement comes from good relationships 2011-03-23 16:34:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A20C33995A/ Dr Lee Willett looks at the US Navy’s requirements for its future naval capability and how the Littoral Combat Ship will deliver some of that package 2011-03-23 16:33:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A205BB9DEC/ Mark Bigham outlines how the Green Thunder and RATS systems could help solve some of the information overload issues currently dogging the front line 2011-03-23 16:31:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A20284CEBF/ Elizabeth Quintana argues that space is as important as the cyber domain, both to the UK economy and national resilience 2011-03-23 16:30:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1FEB29106/ Mark Phillips reviews the impact that the RAPTOR sensor pod is making in Afghanistan, and how it should be factored into future UK Combat-ISTAR capability 2011-03-23 16:29:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1FACCF8CA/ RUSI research analyst Avnish Patel reviews Northrop Grumman’s Block 40 Global Hawk tests 2011-03-23 16:28:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1F52E8654/ Colonel Gil Maoz, the head of the Israel Defence Forces’ Digital Army Programme, talks to Simon Michell about the ongoing development of the system 2011-03-23 16:27:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1DDE5FFCD/ Jessie-May Brown and Pincher Martin reveal how Niteworks is pushing the boundaries of coalition network-enabled capabilities 2011-03-23 16:20:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1D8E1811C/ Air Vice Marshal Steven Hillier, Director of Information Superiority at the UK’s Ministry of Defence, presents his outlook for the next two years 2011-03-23 16:19:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1D39BC77D/ Alistair Murray, Key Systems Advisor for Network-Enabled Capability, gives a review of progress two-and-a-half years after taking up his position 2011-03-23 16:18:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1CEDCB3AC/ Professor Phil Sutton assesses the impact that the SDSR is likely to have on defence research 2011-03-23 16:16:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1CB4D92AA/ Peter Symons reflects on some of the safety engineering challenges that face the defence community 2011-03-23 16:15:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1C6131EF6/ Simon Michell examines whether efficiency gains are possible through the rationalisation of administration tasks at the Ministry of Defence 2011-03-23 16:14:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1C1287575/ Nic Plum outlines how Enterprise Architecture creates a lasting account of why a system is being acquired and how best to integrate it within the defence community 2011-03-23 16:13:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1BA4E54AA/ Bob Barton, managing director of Niteworks, asks whether the MoD is equipped to drive substantive change, and outlines what he thinks is required 2011-03-23 16:11:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A185EBE6BA/ José Carreño, George Galdorisi, Dr Stephanie Hszieh and Andrew Sutherland disclose how rapid integration of C4ISR kit can hinder maritime networked connectivity 2011-03-23 15:57:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A17EE21F5B/ David Kirkpatrick reviews the causes of inaccuracy and bias in cost and timescale forecasting 2011-03-23 15:55:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1733984CE/ Major General (Rtd) David Shouesmith and PRTM’s Dean Gilmore consider the opportunities hidden in the small print of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2011-03-23 15:53:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A16C2AE287/ Dr Jeffrey Bradford reviews the US approach to reining in acquisition costs in existing procurement programmes 2011-03-23 15:50:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4D8A1664E797A/ Alex Ashbourne-Walmsley follows up her prescient Strategic Defence and Security Review forecast with an explanation of the review’s implications 2011-03-23 15:48:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D89EB7F24CE1/ Arab support for military action against Libya was initially strong, arguably stemming from a desire to change the focus of international and domestic attention. But as civilian casualties increase, the political calculus is changing - and Arab support is wavering. 2011-03-23 13:05:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D886D88718D2/ Vice President Biden's visit to Moscow, during which the thorny issue of missile defence co-operation was extensively discussed, may herald a thawing in NATO-Russian rhetoric. 2011-03-22 09:46:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D8767117F1B2/ RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses British and French capabilities regarding the enforcement of the Libya no-fly zone. 2011-03-21 14:57:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D83436ABF69F/ The UN's approval of a no-fly zone over Libya has raised the diplomatic and strategic stakes for all parties - but will it be enough? 2011-03-19 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D84697B4FA13/ In the first of four videos, RUSI experts offer their assessment of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, declaring, amongst other things, a No Fly Zone over Libya. 2011-03-19 08:35:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D834B8C9DBFF/ The UN Resolution was the news many were waiting to hear - and Qadhafi's announcement of a ceasefire seems to have vindicated calls for intervention. But is this merely the first phase of an ill-conceived, protracted conflict? 2011-03-18 12:17:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D8327274A10D/ RUSI's Lee Willett assesses the capabilities of HMS Bulwark and its potential to be deployed in humanitarian operations such as in Libya and Japan. 2011-03-18 09:37:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D80925B1234B/ Saudi Arabia and the UAE have intervened in Bahrain to restore stability. Yet, there is a real sense of fear that in their haste to avoid allowing a precedent to be set and to prevent any potential Iranian interference, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi's actions may well precipitate these very outcomes. 2011-03-16 10:36:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D7E494272218/ Instability in Bahrain could develop into widespread sectarian violence, with potentially disastrous consequences for regional and global security. Concessions and preventative reform can ensure such a devastating path is avoided. 2011-03-14 16:59:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D7DF3B0B153F/ A no-fly zone is mired in political obstacles. Those states with a moral and strategic interest in forestalling a Qadhafi victory ought to step around that diplomatic morass. Assistance to the rebels - even non-lethal and non-tangible - is a feasible and effective option. 2011-03-14 11:11:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D78B7EE322E1/ Dr Jonathan Eyal on the UK's 'jerky policy' towards unrest in the Middle East, the complete lack of any contingency planning within the FCO, and the importance of accepting that there is no such thing as 'the Arab exceptionalism'. 2011-03-10 11:38:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D7644E09770A/ William Hague's speech at the Munich Security Conference highlighted the importance of cyber-security in international relations, and raised questions of an appropriate international response to the increasingly viable threat 2011-03-08 15:20:59 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:C4D7105EF0E2BA/ Many claim that the revolutionary arc engulfing the Middle East will challenge terrorist groups and their narrative. But this ignores how groups might exploit the crisis to strengthen their positions and pose a more potent and sophisticated threat to the UK than they do at the moment. 2011-03-04 15:38:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6FAFB3B61EA/ Imposing a No Fly Zone in Libya will be seen as a coercive step that may demand escalation. Western governments must therefore resist calls for a NFZ over Libya until it is clearly and convincingly the correct path to take. 2011-03-03 15:13:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6F85386C4DA/ As the Qadhafi regime unleashes slow-motion slaughter in Libya, a no-fly zone is the most compelling response, particularly in the face of growing demands for limited assistance from Libyans themselves. Critics of such an idea have yet to explain why the limited efficacy of NFZs means that they ought to be shunned altogether, or why a time-limited NFZ cannot be later withdrawn if proven impotent. 2011-03-03 12:13:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6E54FB53BA1/ The Pentagon's decision to award a $35 billion tanker contract to Boeing instead of Europe's EADS caused a stir among investors and politicans on both sides of the Atlantic. Professor Trevor Taylor, RUSI Professorial Fellow in Defence Management, analyses the context and assesses the possible implications of the move. 2011-03-02 14:38:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6645F55897C/ The causes of dissent in Libya are diverse - as are the factions which may end up jockeying for power. But the fact that they have emerged at all is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the uprising thus far. 2011-02-24 11:55:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6645F55897C/ The causes of dissent in Libya are diverse - as are the factions which may end up jockeying for power. But the fact that they have emerged at all is perhaps the most surprising aspect of the uprising thus far. 2011-02-24 11:55:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D6529F464EAF/ Tribal rivalries, a corrupt military, and the absence of a legitimate political infrastructure mean that a post-Qadhafi Libya would have to overcome numerous obstacles in the pursuit of democracy. 2011-02-23 15:42:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D64F3D7C92AC/ Recent political posturing about the fate of the Kuril Islands is the latest development in a serious redressing of the balance of power between Moscow and Tokyo. Should the animosity continue, it is the latter which stands to lose the most. 2011-02-23 12:03:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAF578EB46/ What led Britain to prioritise the Malayan Emergency over the Korean War? 2011-02-16 11:05:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAE282A06D/ History demonstrates the crucial importance of good intelligence in counter-insurgency operations 2011-02-16 10:59:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BADDB12B42/ The Kenyan Emergency is relevant to debates on air power in counter-insurgency strategy 2011-02-16 10:58:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAD842ED0E/ New challenges for the Asia-Pacific region call into question the relevance of ASEAN 2011-02-16 10:57:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAD30C2800/ Can Japan overcome institutional impediments in order to contribute to future stabilisation operations? 2011-02-16 10:55:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAD30C2800/ Can Japan overcome institutional impediments in order to contribute to future stabilisation operations? 2011-02-16 10:55:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BACE65F2CB/ The apparent autonomy of North Korea and Myanmar invites reflection on China's foreign policy 2011-02-16 10:55:30 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BACB7BC77F/ Improved dialogue at Lisbon is not a guarantee of sustained Russia-NATO rapprochement 2011-02-16 10:53:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAC7E6D62F/ A new documentary vividly displays the lives of soldiers in conflict 2011-02-16 10:52:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAC25CD418/ Amidst calls for renewed grand strategy, do we fully understand the insurgent's strategy? 2011-02-16 10:51:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BAA6213A8E/ Prolonged military commitments and financial austerity call into question Britain’s participation in the age of intervention 2011-02-16 10:43:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BA9D567868/ The Trident procurement decision must be advised by a proper assessment of Britain’s deterrence requirements 2011-02-16 10:41:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BA9D567868/ The Trident procurement decision must be advised by a proper assessment of Britain’s deterrence requirements 2011-02-16 10:41:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4D5BA98245947/ Defence representatives from the main political parties assess the implications of the SDSR 2011-02-16 10:41:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D59406F17652/ Egypt is guaranteed neither a democratic nor a stable future, but the status quo had already failed in these respects. The transitional authorities need to sustain the democratic pressure of the uprising in order to meet the challenges ahead. 2011-02-14 15:02:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D5573428AA3C/ With Hosni Mubrak gone, no Arab leader should assume for a moment that they can somehow ride the revolutionary storm and maintain the status quo 2011-02-11 17:37:42 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4D554D08540E5/ Victory Among People: Lessons from Countering Insurgency and Stabilising Fragile States, a major new compendium co-published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), sets out the latest thinking from across the globe on countering insurgencies and conducting stabilisation operations. 2011-02-11 14:52:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4FEDB5A51A5/ The Egyptian regime seems to be attempting to divide its opposition in order ensure that Vice-President Omar Suleiman should succeed in confirming his position as the future President of Egypt. 2011-02-07 13:17:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4C20CB26473/ Footage of JCBs turning Nimrods to scrap metal reflects the drastic nature of recent cuts in the defence budget, but seemingly straightforward changes can have far-reaching implications for UK defence policy. 2011-02-04 16:00:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4AD93B92E87/ Increased media speculation about the possibility of a cyber-attack on the London or New York stock exchanges has ignored the nature of the threat, which is likely to seek to cause disruption rather than make money, and the counter-measures that can hinder a catastrophic attack 2011-02-03 16:43:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4A9D0B08769/ What do recent developments in Russian foreign policy towards the Greater Middle East tell us about Moscow's long-term plans for involvement in the region? 2011-02-03 12:21:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4885BE2D208/ An assessesment of the impact the Egypt protests will have on the wider Middle East and how this will effect Western policy towards the region. 2011-02-01 22:14:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D48185177FE4/ Recent unrest in the North barely featured on the agenda at the 16th African Union summit in Addis Ababa. What, then, is of most concern to the continent's leaders at such a turbulent time? 2011-02-01 14:32:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D46EE5C1024C/ The Director of RUSI's International Security Studies programme assesses the likely causes and probably consequences of last week's attack on Moscow's Domodedovo airport 2011-01-31 17:18:18 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4683ACE22AC/ With unrest in Tunisia and Egypt increasingly being referred to as the tip of an iceberg, Western nations, and the activists themselves, should draw lessons from the past as they consider the future of an unsettled region. 2011-01-31 09:50:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D4144CBED9DD/ UK Counter-Terrorism laws have been reviewed by the government and found wanting. But do planned changes herald a new, fairer era in tackling terrorism, or are they a weaker version of existing powers? 2011-01-27 10:17:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D3FEE46B26DF/ The motives likely to have informed Monday's suicide bombing are not new - and if such attacks are to stop, Moscow needs to urgently rethink its counter-terror strategy 2011-01-26 09:52:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4D3EA7A0C3625/ Recovery from the financial crisis in the eurozone needs a strong and coherent EU 2011-01-25 10:36:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D35911BA6D22/ Analysis by Professor Stephen Chan of the School of Oriental and African Studies and Dr Knox Chitiyo, Head of the Africa Programme at RUSI. Does the South Sudan Referendum signal all change in Africa? 2011-01-18 13:16:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:P4D5E78590C17F/ In this exclusive photo essay, Susan Schulman captures the challenges - mental and physical - faced by Corunna Company both as they prepare for deployment and after they arrive in south-western Iraq in Autumn 2004. 2011-01-18 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D357E3639935/ RUSI has conducted a vast amount of opinion-forming and policy-shaping research regarding terrorism and national security over the past decade: conferences, lectures and research papers - some of which are included in this section 2011-01-18 11:54:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D356ABBD8CF0/ Many of South Sudan's child soldiers became combatants after witnessing human rights violations. A post-secession government must realise their aspirations or risk further conflict. 2011-01-18 10:29:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D34B6FF29918/ Will Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution be followed in other parts of North Africa and the Middle East, or will the opposition be co-opted into the status quo? 2011-01-17 21:42:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D34B425055B7/ In the run-up to the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, RUSI's Director of National Security and Resilience outlines the evolving terrorist threat and the features for future counter-terrorism 2011-01-15 21:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D3054AEA0F62/ China testing its latest stealth jet during Robert Gates' visit is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cooling Sino-US relations. This presents an opportunity for the UK and the EU to engage in a strategic defence discussion with China. 2011-01-14 13:53:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D2F0CEF10A09/ The growing interest and involvement of India, China and the United States may well end the relatively benign security landscape that Southeast Asia has enjoyed for the last two decades. 2011-01-13 14:35:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D2DD4B6DB505/ The damage to US and allied interests lies less in the embarrassment the leaked cables may have caused and more in the real intelligence they have provided to well-organised and sophisticated international terrorist groups. 2011-01-12 16:25:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D2D949519AFD/ Last February, RUSI analysts suggested that Whitehall needed to conduct a nationwide review of the implications of climate change for national security. Almost one year later, is the government considering climate change anything other than a peripheral factor? 2011-01-12 11:47:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D2C5F306334F/ Professor Michael Clarke warns that Ministry of Defence plans to save £4 billion in spending over the next four years is not enough and that further cuts are inevitable. 2011-01-11 13:48:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D259C599C33B/ Those campaigning for independence in the forthcoming South Sudan referendum will be cautiously optimistic. Should their hopes be fulfilled, the poll will not be the end of the road, but rather the beginning of Sudan’s next chapter. 2011-01-06 10:44:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D259C599C33B/ Those campaigning for independence in the forthcoming South Sudan referendum will be cautiously optimistic. Should their hopes be fulfilled, the poll will not be the end of the road, but rather the beginning of Sudan’s next chapter. 2011-01-06 10:44:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D232798CFC94/ The muted reaction to December’s Green Paper reflects the complex nature of the challenges it highlighted 2011-01-04 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D2EDCEB3477C/ Lessons from the past show the dangers of feeding soldiers and citizens false information 2011-01-04 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D1082E433AF6/ The January 2011 Referendum in south Sudan has attracted global interest; but Abyei will also have a Referendum at the same time to determine whether the region is part of north or south Sudan. The Abyei Referendum will not only be crucial for a north-south peace settlement, it will also play a part in determining the stability for the region. 2010-12-21 10:44:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D106BCBE6BE1/ The manner in which twelve men were arrested on 20 December will tell us how effectively the UK is being protected against a constant and very real terror threat. 2010-12-21 08:59:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D08ECEAB2D06/ Europe defeated, Beijing defiant: Can we expect anything new in 2011? 2010-12-15 16:30:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D088096C4CE6/ An assessment of the 'terrorist attack', reportedly carried out by Abdulwahab al-Abdaly. The attack raises questions again about counter-terrorism policy and the relationship with Muslim communities. 2010-12-15 08:47:27 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4D400EF3D8173/ RUSI is pleased to announce the publication of this White Paper, which presents 'the case for a capability and consequence-based approach to resilience and emergency planning.' 2010-12-12 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE27292B766/ The Trench Gascoigne Prize winner of 1973 offers a provocative take on the defence budget 2010-12-07 12:23:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE26F380885/ In an era of fiscal stringency, the British Army of 1930 finds itself facing a new kind of war 2010-12-07 12:22:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE263FB48E6/ This special photo essay offers an extraordinary insight into the Wootton Bassett phenomenon and the armed forces in society 2010-12-07 12:19:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE250438F60/ NATO must take a more pragmatic view of Afghan power structures 2010-12-07 12:13:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE24241D9BD/ NATO is not winning in Afghanistan: a new approach is necessary 2010-12-07 12:10:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE230F4C06B/ Mutual engagement over Afghanistan could be the key to improving Indo-Pakistani relations 2010-12-07 12:06:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE21F0DDEA7/ Could the growth of Asian space programmes herald a new race to the stars? 2010-12-07 12:01:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE20BFA74CE/ The UK lags behind European co-operation on space technology. Is it time to take the lead? 2010-12-07 11:55:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE1F891D43D/ Britain has relied too much and for too long on allies for its space capability 2010-12-07 11:50:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE1EFEBC053/ The US military cannot assume digital battlefield superiority in the future 2010-12-07 11:48:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE1E40D3643/ The US needs to thoroughly reappraise both the strategic significance and conduct of cyber-war 2010-12-07 11:45:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE1D4717D04/ The affordability of the SDSR may have come at a price 2010-12-07 11:41:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE1420F12FD/ The defence review has protected single-service interests rather than conducting a radical overhaul 2010-12-07 11:04:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CF8FCC3BDD1D/ Israel-Turkey relations have steadily deteriorated since the 2009 war in Gaza and have remained at an impasse since the flotilla incident. If Turkey wants to be a global player, both economically and diplomatically, it must become Israel's ally once again. 2010-12-03 14:44:14 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CF8F5D98AA78/ The RUSI European Security Programme has worked in conjunction with three of Europe's leading think tanks to publish a report concerning defence spending and the restructuring of European armed forces in times of austerity. The report is a comparison of UK, German, French and Polish responses to the economic crisis and its effects on European defence budgets. 2010-12-03 13:57:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CF779DA0AD09/ The Ashes represents one of the greatest sporting rivalries in the world. The shared Imperial history between England and Australia creates a political undercurrent that adds a certain frisson to the contest. This represents cricket's unique ability to transcend the boundaries of the field and influence a nation's politics and culture. 2010-12-02 10:50:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CF4D68A3AE78/ Eight months after Iraq’s deadlocked parliamentary elections, the new coalition government has finally taken shape with Nouri al-Maliki yet again at the helm. As the leaked US embassy cables show however, the current sectarian power-sharing agreement may further weaken the Iraqi government and strengthen Iran’s role in the region. 2010-11-30 10:53:28 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:C4CEE2DD1DE56B/ RUSI experts analyse the latest artillery exchange between North and South Korea 2010-11-25 09:36:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED652035D31/ After the Supreme Court's verdict, soldiers still need an acceptable deal on human rights 2010-11-24 19:20:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED63621B9BC/ Private security firms need a workable system of regulation 2010-11-24 19:12:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED61CFD9D29/ The Arctic Five might be clubbing up to keep others out 2010-11-24 19:05:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED5FC3F3ED8/ The euphoria of the World Cup is over. What now for South African politics? 2010-11-24 18:56:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED5E4DDF0DF/ Drug flows through Africa pose a threat to stability 2010-11-24 18:49:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED5C261C56E/ The Gulf States are arming, but they will still rely on others for security 2010-11-24 18:40:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED5BC7BC10A/ Saudi efforts in forming a new Iraqi government could prove the difference 2010-11-24 18:39:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED58C02B41E/ The view that Obama is stumbling over the subject of India is wrong 2010-11-24 18:26:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED56CEE4C02/ Obama promised much before his election. Has his foreign policy delivered? 2010-11-24 18:17:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED56CEE4C02/ Obama promised much before his election. Has his foreign policy delivered? 2010-11-24 18:17:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED54577992F/ Some fear a newly assertive China. But it has a record of peaceful dispute resolution 2010-11-24 18:09:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED52F41F671/ The South China Sea is once again a strategic issue for China and its neighbourhood 2010-11-24 18:01:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED521424D94/ With tensions rising on the Korean peninsula, how is the North's succession likely to unfold? 2010-11-24 17:57:43 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CEE6F57303E0/ Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson gave a speech at RUSI on 'Building National Resilience'. The Commissioner said that, whilst several significant threats to UK security have been disrupted since 9/11, the threat from terrorism is a persistent and constantly changing landscape that the police, security services and public must work together to address. 2010-11-24 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CECD59D0EF3D/ The artillery exchange on 23 November 2010 between North and South Korea will heighten tensions but will not lead to an all out war. 2010-11-24 09:08:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CE6619008705/ This NATO Summit is a key opportunity for Obama to define a new agenda that will reset America's relationship with both Europe and the transatlantic community. 2010-11-19 11:55:13 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CE6491D686FB/ The forthcoming NATO Lisbon Summit has been heralded as a fresh start in NATO-Russia relations. This may be achieved in the detail, but less so in the bigger picture. 2010-11-19 10:04:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CE3EC0FAE8D0/ The Rt Hon Lord Justice Gross outlines a variety of areas where national security impacts on the courts. He said that both the security agencies and the courts must come to a mutual understanding which helps them to perform their vital roles whilst preserving intelligence secrecy operating within a legal framework. 2010-11-17 15:29:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CE3E15FF40BD/ Advocates of pre-emptive attacks on Iranian nuclear related facilities and/or regime change should recognise that the risks and costs of such an attack remain prohibitive. 2010-11-17 14:10:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CDBC0CFA609F/ This month's journal printed a series of reflections on commemoration and remembrance, asking what role the arts play in mediating war in modern society. To commemorate Remembrance Day, RUSI.org has also trawled through the RUSI archives to bring articles from the First World War back into modern memory. 2010-11-11 10:16:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CD94D9D647B1/ The recent emergence of Al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is part of a history of terrorism and conflict originating in Yemen. The West now needs to work with the Yemeni government and Civil Society Groups to prevent further attacks by Al-Qa’ida. 2010-11-09 13:34:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CD43BD23C68D/ The recent bomb scare attributed to Al-Qa’ida has highlighted the need for a better co-ordinated and regulated air cargo screening process. 2010-11-05 17:16:18 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CD17AFA05486/ Home Secretary Theresa May gave an address at RUSI concerning the terrorist threat to the UK and the government's response to it. The Home Secretary talked about the recent cargo plane borne bomb from Yemen and outlined three key areas that the government will focus on to combat terrorism in the UK. 2010-11-03 15:13:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CD02CAD4E364/ The current press coverage of the 7/7 Inquest has undermined real progress made by the emergency services since July 2005. We must guard against expecting the impossible of our emergency services and concentrate instead on how they can be maintained amid impending cuts. 2010-11-02 15:22:27 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/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:C4CD9197A15049/ A round-up of articles relating to climate change and security in the world media for September 2010 2010-10-31 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CC93B8360614/ The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) was a lost opportunity for a radical reassessment of the UK’s position in the world, according to 68% of the defence and security community surveyed by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-10-28 23:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CC83D61DBD82/ As the government announced the Strategic Defence and Security Review, RUSI experts offer their initial analysis and explain the Review's implications. 2010-10-20 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBEB0C09AA22/ As the defence and international security comes to terms with the UK's Defence Review, RUSI.org outlines the initial assessments of RUSI experts. 2010-10-20 10:05:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBE880DC8385/ For all the arguing and the leaks that have surrounded this Defence Review, there is some clear grand strategy behind it. The Government has decided that Britain will still strive to remain a global player. 2010-10-20 07:12:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBE8B5AF32D7/ The issues as to whether the Strategic Defence and Security Review was Treasury or policy led and whether it was conducted in too short a time for proper discussion, and consideration are now in the past. It is the implications and the unanswered questions that matter. 2010-10-19 19:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBD90C24FCB3/ The UK government's declared focus on cyber-security should focus on three priorities: building capability, nurturing national and international partnerships, and building an effective network defence. 2010-10-19 13:38:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBD84EDE6ACB/ The latest National Security Strategy has placed tackling the cyber threat at the top of the government's security agenda - alongside threats from terrorism, war and accidental or natural disaster. In light of the extent of the cyber threat, the Government may not have allocated adequate resources to deal with it. 2010-10-19 12:48:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBC6D8637AB7/ Now in its third year, the National Security Strategy is even more important as it is a precursor to tomorrow's Strategic Defence and Security Review. The Strategy is an honest attempt to think afresh about British security, with a focus on terrorism and cyber-security. However, it ignores the difficult real-world decisions that must be made to create an effective strategic review. 2010-10-18 16:59:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CBEEEBE4DEB9/ Are the strategic threats and opportunities adequately recognised in the Strategic Defence and Security Review? 2010-10-18 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1D8469807/ Political agendas underlying the British interpretation of the Great War linger on today 2010-10-18 11:12:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1BD8443C1/ British battle painters have not always found willing patrons – but the popularity of their work endures 2010-10-18 11:05:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1B3D22FB4/ As the twentieth century's wars slowly depart living memory, the Internet has provided new opportunities for collective remembrance 2010-10-18 11:02:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1A8D688DB/ The uniform gravestones of British war cemeteries find an echo in Steve McQueen's 'Queen and Country' 2010-10-18 10:59:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC18CDA29C8/ The Convention on Cluster Munitions is a welcome step forward, but it needs clarity 2010-10-18 10:52:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC17F44203B/ Two retired US colonels offer some candid thoughts on the future character of British military capability 2010-10-18 10:48:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC167439782/ The Royal Air Force will have a vital core role to play in future joint operations 2010-10-18 10:42:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC1602311B1/ Western intelligence agencies will face new threats in the years to come, requiring new resources for counter-espionage 2010-10-18 10:40:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC151456671/ The 7/7 inquests will have to answer not only whether the attacks could have been prevented, but whether the bombings’ victims could have survived 2010-10-18 10:36:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC141450278/ Is Anders Fogh Rasmussen a policy maverick or a modern leader, and which does NATO need at this time of strategic reorientation? 2010-10-18 10:32:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC135BC7117/ NATO should seek to secure access to the air, maritime, space and cyber domains 2010-10-18 10:29:06 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/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC10D59799F/ The Atlantic Alliance must be refashioned to meet the challenges of the new century 2010-10-18 10:18:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CBC10D59799F/ The Atlantic Alliance must be refashioned to meet the challenges of the new century 2010-10-18 10:18:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CB85480E9BE1/ Single service interests and the funding of the nuclear deterrent have dominated media coverage of the build-up to the Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR), whose publication is now expected on 19 October 2010. It can be anticipated that cuts in force structure and abandoned defence equipment projects will draw the headlines and that assessments will be made of the relative pain inflicted on the army, navy and air force. 2010-10-15 14:20:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CC0291D5A362/ The thwarted ‘Mumbai-style’ attacks at key European cities underline the need for even greater European counter-terrorism co-operation. 2010-10-14 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CAED999A3AD8/ The closure of the Afghan/Pakistan border earlier this week and consequent targeting of NATO fuel supplies has highlighted a critical vulnerability for the International Security Assistance Forces: Fuel. But what can be done to overcome ISAF's Achilles heel? 2010-10-08 09:48:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CAAEFEE4FA17/ There is now a consensus that the Strategic Defence and Security Review is being conducted too fast and without due consideration to strategy. The UK’s Defence and Security cannot be left to one ministry; it is time we empower a Cabinet-level leader to enable defence and security reform across government. 2010-10-05 10:29:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CB2D3D26F196/ Stephen Biddle, Roger Hertog Senior Fellow for Defense Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses whether the costs of the war in Afghanistan outweigh the benefits for the West and highlights that maybe the situation in Pakistan is a much greater security risk. 2010-10-01 10:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA45BF67DAAC/ The leaked letter from Defence Secretary Liam Fox to Prime Minister David Cameron has outlined in detail some of the cuts now being considered in Britain’s armed forces – sharp reductions in the frigate fleet, the ‘deletion’ of the Royal Navy’s amphibious capability, and the scrapping of the new Nimrod MR4 maritime patrol aircraft (the first of which entered service, at great expense, only this year). 2010-09-29 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA2FB16CD35F/ UK Intelligence Officers have for the first time published threat levels for Irish related terrorism, using the same system as for International Terrorism. But what is the likely impact of the move? 2010-09-29 09:44:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA1C0A456DA8/ The policy of institutionalised discrimination against gay and lesbian US service personnel is unjust and detrimental to military effectiveness. It is time for US policymakers to end this policy of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' and join the norms of other Western militaries. 2010-09-28 11:26:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CC94EBAE679E/ Captain Patrick Hennessey, formerly of the Grenadier Guards and author of The Junior Officers' Reading Club on the challenges to entering and staying in the UK Armed forces 2010-09-28 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA08B689496E/ There are growing fears of a renewed terrorist threat to the controversial Commonwealth Games in India. The tournament presents a prize for an assortment of terrorist groups, chief amongst them the Indian Mujahadeen. 2010-09-27 13:25:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA4618EA3011/ Captain Patrick Hennessey, formerly of the Grenadier Guards and author of The Junior Officers' Reading Club on the challenges to entering and staying in the UK Armed forces. 2010-09-23 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C985EE4B9F13/ China’s recent vituperative reaction to the Japanese seizure of a trawler reflects a new and troubling assertiveness that places at risk the benign and conciliatory image it has assiduously cultivated in recent years. 2010-09-21 08:35:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C9737E9AA053/ With the future stability of Afghanistan in question, does the answer lie in the incorporation of more female troops? 2010-09-20 11:38:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C93946D6895F/ The coalition is understandably hesitant about committing to the cost of replacement – but it does affect our deterrent credibility 2010-09-17 17:16:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA31FD8776E0/ Ivo H. Daalder, the US Ambassador to NATO, outlines the changes in the transatlantic community with respect to the leadership that has come to Washington, as well as what has changed in terms of the leadership here in Britain and in Europe, and how that has moved NATO into a new direction. 2010-09-17 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932D175FEB7/ The contested Israeli-Lebanon border remains a serious obstacle to peace 2010-09-17 09:56:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932CDD85315/ The Egyptian government’s anti-corruption campaign is failing to clean up the public sector 2010-09-17 09:55:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932C1282A7B/ Can Al-Qa'ida's latest foray into publishing win it hearts and minds? 2010-09-17 09:52:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932BCBEC578/ Pakistan's largest city is cleaved by ethnic tensions, aggravated by political instability 2010-09-17 09:50:50 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932B54EDF93/ China and South Korea are split over the region's history 2010-09-17 09:49:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932B273343D/ China is becoming increasingly assertive in defining its security interests 2010-09-17 09:48:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932ACD74D92/ US-China relations continue to be stretched - this time by Chinese claims on the Southern Sea 2010-09-17 09:47:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932A94CDB1C/ Recent events have not reasssured NATO's Baltic members that the alliance has their best interests at heart 2010-09-17 09:45:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C932A474E614/ Divisions with the GOP are precluding it from presenting a coherent foreign policy 2010-09-17 09:44:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C93274838C55/ What will the current strategic review mean for UK aid? 2010-09-17 09:31:10 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C90D249C5B6C/ Professor Malcolm Chalmers believes that, rather than destroying the capabilities of the armed forces, the SDSR could help to create more sustainable armed services. 2010-09-15 15:06:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C8F9F4D68955/ On 13 Sept 2010, the Daily Telegraph reported how US defense officials expressed worries to cuts to the UK defence budget. RUSI's Michael Clarke assesses how this will impact on the US-UK relationship. 2010-09-14 17:18:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C8DEEC98CC24/ The Strategic Defence and Security Review is being conducted against a backdrop of bitter arguments between the Services and the threats of cuts of up to 20 per cent, yet it is meant to define Britain's place in the world and our foreign policy and defence priorities for decades to come. 2010-09-13 10:30:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C973B85125FC/ A round-up of articles relating to climate change and security in the world media for August 2010 2010-08-30 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C77983F1BD6D/ As Cuba is designated once again a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States, the fifty year old hostilities are returned to the spotlight. But how much of a threat does this Communist regime really pose to the world’s only superpower? 2010-08-27 12:04:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E4CD547DFC/ A new wave of terrorists, highly motivated but lightly trained, are emerging, creating a new risk that has yet to be fully understood 2010-08-26 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CA098E45EAA2/ The UK's capability to promote stability and prevent conflict in fragile states requires significant, cross-government reform according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-08-25 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C73DBAA78FA6/ As the US government prepares for its 2011 withdrawal date from Iraq, the finishing post may be further than anticipated. 2010-08-24 17:05:22 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:N4C71A814B1C65/ The Royal Navy is dangerously weak, risking the silent principles of the UK's national security unless the future fleet is restored and adequately sized, claims a new article in the latest Journal of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-08-23 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E39CC0082F/ The strategic defence and security review must attend to the silent principles of national security that are primarily safeguarded by the maritime capability 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E46F518DAC/ The persistent failure to conceive and study strategy in Britain will undermine its efforts to draft a lasting framework for defence and security from the current SDSR process 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E508825EFD/ The now-infamous deluge of raw intelligence via the WikiLeaks website has exposed Western governments' inability to come to terms with the digital information age 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E54E92F9FF/ The campaign in Norway was a military fiasco, but it changed the course of British politics 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E518AF160B/ To get StratComs right in Afghanistan, we must engage in two-way dialogue not one-way messaging 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E4F8DACBE9/ Success in Afghanistan requires complementary counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency on both sides of the Durand Line 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E542214B88/ There is more to the Battle of Britain than dogfights over the Channel 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E45464C39E/ Zimbabwe's military establishment is underpinned by nepotism and Mugabe's favouritism. But can it withstand growing resentment in the lower ranks? 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C6E4DE259E68/ Leadership decapitation is unleashing a Hydra in Iraq, as Al-Qa'ida withstands the assassination of its top ranks 2010-08-22 23:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6D3ABF2024C/ Learning lessons from past Defence Reviews 2010-08-19 16:12:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6D2A628B79D/ As we enter an era of declining access on a global scale, the UK armed forces must learn from Cold War disjointery and end its historic inter-service rivalry. 2010-08-19 14:09:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6D0AD6E0810/ With the balance of short- and long-term requirements increasingly relevant to current defence considerations, the Inskip Defence review provides a lesson in keeping doors open. 2010-08-19 12:49:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6D17CAE6E13/ Can Richard Haldane’s reforms, responsible for the best organised expeditionary force of the twentieth century, provide a basis for the current Strategic Defence Review? 2010-08-19 12:42:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6D0795721B3/ Britain's imperialist mentality is outdated and overambitious: viewing the country as a global power is damaging, rather than benefiting, current defence policy. 2010-08-19 12:37:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C65600E6FE36/ Following the Secretary of State for Defence’s speech on the future of UK defence, how many more questions have been raised than answered? 2010-08-13 15:11:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C6BF9735253F/ RUSI's Michael Codner gives his assessment to the UK Defence Secretary's resolve to reform defence. 2010-08-13 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C62742706820/ As the floods in Pakistan continue their devastating effects on the country, who is taking the full weight of the relief effort, and should the Pakistani government be doing more? 2010-08-11 10:58:01 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C61621C59F10/ RUSI to broker a series of high-level meetings between UK and Kuwaiti policymakers 2010-08-10 16:30:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C5C029388C73/ The US and South Korean show-of-arms against North Korea have generated accusations from China of escalating tension in the region. Is this is a legitimate security response, or a sign of China's new-found assertiveness? 2010-08-06 14:39:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C5C052182E69/ As a number of Middle Eastern countries move to suspend BlackBerry services questions arise as to whether their concerns are really over security or more about an attempt to exert control in a cyber domain that does not adhere to national borders. 2010-08-06 14:05:44 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C5AC7F691931/ A round-up of articles relating to climate change and security in the world media for July 2010 2010-08-05 15:17:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C52F7480348F/ The Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced that funding for the renewal of Britain's nuclear deterrent must come from the Ministry of Defence's core budget. RUSI's Malcolm Chalmers assesses the ramifications of this announcement. 2010-07-30 17:08:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4FFEDD32F02/ While Wikileaks’ widely-publicised military leak has turned the media spotlight onto Pakistan, the country’s involvement in Afghanistan will come as little surprise to coalition troops. The unfavourable timing of the leak, however, together with its substantial effect on public support for the war, means that Washington must act now to bring Pakistan back onto side. 2010-07-28 10:56:49 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4EBAB3454FD/ With defence spending under scrutiny, the spotlight has long since shone on Britain’s nuclear deterrent. But while the costs of replacing Trident are high, the difficulties of creating a new system may be a price we simply cannot afford to pay. 2010-07-27 12:03:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4EA914DD54F/ The leaking of 90,000 combat reports from Afghanistan reveals a familiar but depressing picture of operations in Afghanistan. Yet their revelation comes at a critical juncture for policymakers. 2010-07-27 10:38:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4DE4346B2D8/ How significant is the release of the Afghan war documents on WikiLeaks? RUSI Director Michael Clarke gives his assessment 2010-07-26 20:40:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4D826EB58F3/ Brigadier General John Hyten discusses the current and future use of space by the US military, from improving aerospace capabilities to the potential offered by space-based surveillance systems. As the leading space-faring nation, the US is looking to build international cooperation with the aim of maximising expertise and responsible participation in the use of space. 2010-07-26 13:41:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4D61F21F88A/ The recent National Audit Office (NAO) report has once again raised the issue of the affordability of defence and argues for finance to have a louder voice in the Ministry of Defence (MoD). But should fiscal responsibility achieve such prominence when military lives are at risk? 2010-07-26 11:37:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4969109746B/ Boycotting Hamas is not a sustainable option for the international community. There are currently several factors which could persuade Hamas to play by international norms and the European Union is well placed to enforce this. 2010-07-23 11:16:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C46DBA9A21AB/ Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the United States, reflects on the future prospects for the British national interest. 2010-07-21 12:42:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C45B35122E02/ In the aftermath of the Kampala bombings, contentious questions are being raised regarding the influence of extremist groups in the region. With Uganda calling for a consolidated military presence in the country, is Somalia becoming the new Afghanistan? 2010-07-20 15:32:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4C445B083245C/ Blowback from the War on Terror continues to diminish US support in Pakistan 2010-07-19 15:02:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C3DC49BC5001/ The announcement of an upcoming review of key counter-terrorism and security legislation has received many positive reactions. However, while the threat of terrorism still remains, is a reduction in police powers really a move in the right direction? 2010-07-14 15:17:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C3B79DE90E55/ Zimbabwe's Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe, briefs RUSI on security, economic and democratic developments in her country. 2010-07-12 21:29:55 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4FEF5384E8C/ General Sir David Richards has been announced as the next Chief of the Defence Staff replacing Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup. 2010-07-10 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C3493C082F79/ The handover of operations in Sangin to US forces is not in any sense a withdrawal or a defeat for British troops - but it is a political hot potato that raises the 'Basra spectre' over British operations in Afghanistan. says Michael Clarke 2010-07-07 15:50:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C3469BA71A88/ Nick Harvey MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces delivered his Keynote Address to The RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference. 2010-07-07 13:04:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C3465CAB573C/ Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff delivered his Keynote Address to The RUSI Future Maritime Operations Conference. 2010-07-07 12:40:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C34582889270/ It is important that the public do not allow the events of 7/7, or any terrorist activity, to fundamentally re-shape the way they go about their everyday lives, but it is important that we acknowledge that the events of 7/7 can still be causing psychological distress to those who were most significantly affected by it as well as the general public. 2010-07-07 11:37:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C34546B88FAC/ The Coroner presiding over the inquests of those who died on 7 July 2005 has ruled she will hear evidence on whether MI5 and the police could have prevented the attacks. The Government is now deciding whether to go along with this, challenge it in court or even stall the inquests and hold a public inquiry instead. 2010-07-07 11:28:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C331519B8C90/ Government policy since 7/7 has placed equal importance on tackling terrorism at the grassroots level. 'Community-based counter-terrorism' might be at the so-called 'soft' end of the security spectrum, but it is the hardest to get right. 2010-07-06 12:37:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C330F4461949/ Coordinated emergency responses within and between the fire, ambulance and police service is hampered by the lack of standardised operational procedures, rather than technology according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-07-06 12:14:14 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C5013B566140/ Dr Knox Chitiyo, Head of the RUSI Africa Programme is one of the co- authors of the recently published paper 'Maritime Development in Africa: An Independent Specialists Framework.' 2010-07-05 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C2DB4CF4144A/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for June 2010. 2010-07-02 10:44:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C2D8CA0A49D0/ The sacking of General Stanley McChrystal has highlighted the widening fault-lines of the Afghanistan war. Rising casualties, weakening public resolve, faltering counterinsurgency and political stagnation have all compounded a series of errors made in the years after the initial invasion of Afghanistan. The war is being lost, and the contours of the endgame are emerging. 2010-07-02 07:54:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C29DE338F947/ The unravelling of a Russian spy network in the United States could well destabilise the rapprochement between the two countries which began after the election of President Obama. 2010-06-29 12:55:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C24757A877C0/ Dr Andrew Davies considers the capabilities of the Australian Army and how it hsould approach its next Defence White Paper 2010-06-25 10:23:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C233A1FC3171/ The first budget of the Coalition government could lead to the core defence budget being cut in real terms by up to 15%, with numbers of military personnel being reduced by around 30,000. 2010-06-24 12:03:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C231770B43C9/ While the sombre landmark of the three hundredth British death was passed this week, and the Commander has been summarily replaced, politicians and military leaders reveal divisions at the top that make everyone wonder whether the campaign is winnable. 2010-06-24 09:31:32 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C223C1F023C7/ British operations in Helmand Province are showing signs of significant progress, thanks partly to the success of the counter insurgency strategy and the leadership of General Stanley McChrystal, argues a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-06-23 17:55:12 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/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C222DDF8AB10/ Tony Bui explains how the US army are using alternative energy sources 2010-06-23 16:54:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C222CC8897F5/ Professor Chris Hodge examines the benefits of electric drive for ships 2010-06-23 16:49:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C222B8F1D3FA/ Catherine Hutt discusses the advantage of electric drive for vehicles 2010-06-23 16:44:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C222A9BDAC90/ Dr Charles Kirke discusses the effect of Minsitry of Defence sub-cultures on approaching system change 2010-06-23 16:40:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C222966E3D0B/ Chris Maughan looks at the latest evidence on how risk is being managed in defence procurement and states what still needs to be done. 2010-06-23 16:35:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2227F85670A/ Steve Wadey reports on the progress made through Team Complex Weapons since 2005 2010-06-23 16:29:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2226614E559/ Andrew Davies considers the lessons the UK could learn from Australia as the Defence Review approaches 2010-06-23 16:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2225693847F/ Ina Wiesner discusses network-centric operations in Germany 2010-06-23 16:17:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C22230869F8D/ Iain Standen discusses the future of the UK concept of network-enabled capability (NEC) 2010-06-23 16:07:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2221FC314B2/ Keith Henderson discusses the benefits of unmanned maritime and surface vehicles 2010-06-23 16:02:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221CFCD62AE/ Steve Roberts considers sensors, sensor integration and information management with unmanned vehicles 2010-06-23 15:42:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221B2D3B14B/ Dewar Donnithorne-Tait discusses what must be done to allow robotics systems to work alongside those that are manned 2010-06-23 15:35:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2219BABA019/ Keith Hayward examines the European approach to unmanned aerial vehicles 2010-06-23 15:27:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221844D3C14/ Dr Norman Friedman makes the case for the unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) and says that they will cost far less than manned aircraft. 2010-06-23 15:22:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221670ABFA3/ Colonel Basilio Di Martino considers trends and capabilities significant for the future of air power 2010-06-23 15:14:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221511CBE72/ Wing Commander Willy Hackett and Dr Rebecca Grant discuss the Joint Strike Fighter and its place in UK defence 2010-06-23 15:08:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221326EA073/ Paul Beaver points to flawed processes as the cause of the UK's armoured vehicle procurement failures 2010-06-23 15:00:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C221194A49FE/ Brigadier (retired) Charles McBean suggests ways to ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated 2010-06-23 14:52:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C22101042C03/ Colonel Neil Polley considers the areas in which the MoD has improved its performance in armoured vehicle procurement 2010-06-23 14:48:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C220ED8B9E8E/ Sir Robert Hayman-Joyce explores the reasons behind the failures of several procurement programmes 2010-06-23 14:41:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C220D5BEFBBD/ Peter Flach sets out the reasons that MoD has spent almost £1bn without a single vehicle to show for it 2010-06-23 14:34:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C220B91B4353/ Dr Jim Storr responds to the debates sparked by his October paper, saying that those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. 2010-06-23 14:28:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C220A4008A4F/ Sir Jeremy Blackham examines the flaws in UK acquisition policy 2010-06-23 14:21:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C22094DB4284/ Professor David Kirkpatrick discusses the costs arising from delays in procurement procedures 2010-06-23 14:17:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C2204E39AC73/ Major General (ret’d) David Shouesmith and Dean Gilmore discuss the improvement of the current acquisition model 2010-06-23 13:58:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C22022F4BA87/ Graham Jordan discusses how and why current acquisition projects result in cost and time overruns 2010-06-23 13:46:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C21F9BFD0A63/ Rear Admiral (ret’d) Chris Parry discusses the need to understand challenges to maritime operations in the future 2010-06-23 13:11:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C21F3BA46EE8/ Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge comments on the importance rethinking the UK’s indigenous defence industrial capability. 2010-06-23 12:46:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C21EEDFC57E2/ Sir Jeremy Blackham states that we must find a new approach to the upcoming Defence Review to ensure that a long-term perspective is maintained. 2010-06-23 12:24:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4C21ECB4D6E48/ The RUSI Acquisition Focus identifies some major issues that will have to be resolved within defence equipment acquisition, including reform at the top of the MoD, management of complexity, MoD’s relationship with industry and improving the early stages of acquisition. 2010-06-23 12:15:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21E76E8DF64/ Having worked tirelessly to defend France by fortifying its border with Germany, Maginot deserves a fairer appraisal 2010-06-23 11:52:33 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21E62000545/ The Skua and Swordfish were under-appreciated, but proved their worth as key components of the Second World War-era Fleet Air Arm 2010-06-23 11:46:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21E53D86601/ Europe’s resilience is being tested as internal dyamics shift and the US backs away. The UK is the best placed to ensure the maintenance of European order and security 2010-06-23 11:43:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21E479553F4/ Europe needs a coherent approach to deal with China’s status as a global powerhouse 2010-06-23 11:39:55 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/journal/ref:A4C21D607E6CD3/ The British military presses ahead with expensive projects that may be of relatively little value in future wars. The UK needs to carefully consider what is needed in-theatre today, and on the battlefield tomorrow 2010-06-23 10:39:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D5504DEF7/ Amphibious forces make an invaluable contribution to British military capability - both today and on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915 2010-06-23 10:35:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D3D74C1DF/ If Britain is to maintain an autonomous operational capability, decisions on ballistic missile defence cannot be postponed during the current defence review 2010-06-23 10:28:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D2CCCCBA7/ Engaging in a constantly evolving battlespace, the British Army needs to ensure that its intellectual capacity keeps pace with frontline demand 2010-06-23 10:24:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4C21D1B4B7711/ In the annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture, the Commanding General of TRADOC calls for intellectual and institutional clarity about the changing character of conflict 2010-06-23 10:21:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C1E81E1E2A7D/ Every generation or so, the British prime minister is faced with a decisive choice over the direction which the UK should take in world affairs. This time round, economic restraints will also contribute to a fundamental reassessment of grand strategy and defence policy. However, reassessment need not mean retreat and we must maintain an ability to deter so our allies and potential rivals will listen. 2010-06-20 22:04:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C18A1424C1AA/ The longest and most expensive public inquiry in UK legal history has finally produced its report - to extraordinary scenes in Londonderry. Just as Bloody Sunday was a catalyst leading to an upsurge in violence then, so this report into events could now prove a critical turning point in consolidating the peace process today. 2010-06-16 11:06:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C160A834CE8C/ Israel's use of force against the aid Flotilla has triggered increasing regional and international tension. As relations deteriorate, Israel must reconsider its defence policy if it is to avoid international conflict. 2010-06-14 11:56:17 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C0F6DC2C2608/ General David H. Petraeus, the current Commander of US Central Command spoke at RUSI's Land Warfare Conference on 9 June 2010. General Petraeus spoke of the enduring relationship between British and US Armed forces. 2010-06-09 11:45:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C0921A698C37/ The Israeli attack on the so-called ‘Freedom Flotilla’ may well weaken President Obama’s stated intention to engage more actively with the Middle East Peace Process. While he is attacked domestically for not coming out more strongly in favour of Israel, in the Arab world, his position as an honest broker has been weakened. 2010-06-04 16:58:07 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4C075E3815930/ The deeper the immediate budget cuts that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has to make, the greater the risk of reduced capability without commensurate financial gains, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-06-03 08:49:44 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C075A0A72D7A/ The deeper the immediate budget cuts that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has to make, the greater the risk of reduced capability without commensurate financial gains, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-06-03 08:32:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C04FF755CE1D/ The two month standoff between ‘red shirt’ protestors and the Thai Army has, for now, culminated in violence in the heart of Bangkok. With no hope of resolving the conflict, how long will the violent forces behind the protest movement remain silent? 2010-06-01 13:40:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C18B2E86811D/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for May 2010. 2010-06-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BFD483EA7611/ Britain’s governing coalition has promised ‘a new special relationship’, on the heels of successive diplomatic blunders under Labour administrations. However, drawing closer to India will require messy compromises and a realistic assessment of the price of partnership. 2010-05-26 17:14:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BF66E77B2764/ As the South Korean government formally accuses Pyongyang of sinking it's warship in March, it is also resisting popular demands for retaliation. Instead Seoul will bolster efforts to exact international penalties on North Korea. 2010-05-21 12:35:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF568962EC9D/ The Philippines are a major front in the War on Terror. They may offer a note of optimism for the battle against extremism 2010-05-20 17:52:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF567C735352/ The sinking of the Cheonan presents some tough choices for South Korea. How will it respond? 2010-05-20 17:48:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF566DD21BB8/ India and Israel are strengthening a surprisingly robust alliance – albeit behind closed doors 2010-05-20 17:45:36 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/newsbrief/ref:A4BF5645735745/ Sudan's first multi-party elections in twenty-four years have proven to be every bit as challenging as envisaged 2010-05-20 17:33:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF5637DBCED6/ The Algiers summit has finally produced some substance for meaningful co-operation. It could mean a new start for regional security 2010-05-20 17:29:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF56269D4F9E/ Poland needs to look beyond its transatlantic relationship and focus on fostering relations closer to home 2010-05-20 17:25:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF561991C77A/ Can thawing relations between Croatia and Serbia go some way towards addressing the region's bigger problems? 2010-05-20 17:24:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF55FED8DD60/ The coming UK defence review is a crucial opportunity for the new government to reconsider long-term relations with China 2010-05-20 17:19:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF55E0E9B8D6/ National parliaments are at risk of losing oversight of Lisbon Treaty provisions. But there may be a solution 2010-05-20 17:12:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF55E0E9B8D6/ National parliaments are at risk of losing oversight of Lisbon Treaty provisions. But there may be a solution 2010-05-20 17:12:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BF6B5E22D6BA/ Professor Christopher Coker explores the state of the Anglo-American Special Relationship in relation to NATO 2010-05-19 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BF387F5BE2BA/ President Obama's re-orientation of US foreign policy towards multilateralism has not strengthened ties between Britain and the United States, according to a new YouGov public opinion survey commissioned by the Legatum Institute and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-05-18 07:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BEBBB0389C5C/ The new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government must address the most basic question affecting the Defence Review and Britain's position in the world 'how much is the nation prepared to pay for defence?', according to a Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-05-13 09:42:14 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BF5632736517/ Britain’s ‘continuous-at-sea nuclear deployment’ – known as CASD – could be downgraded to ‘reduced readiness’ extending the life span of Trident nuclear submarines and reducing overall costs according to an article in the latest Journal of the Royal United Services Institute. 2010-05-06 17:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BE28DA73B5EB/ Police reform in the UK is long overdue but all three main political parties are currently failing to take the initiative, according to a report in the latest Journal of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-05-06 10:42:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAF580B5DD9/ There is a tentative agreement between Maoist rebels and the Nepalese government. But there are harder challenges ahead 2010-04-30 16:22:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAF1FA6D10F/ The Mumbai attacks illustrated the deadly efficiency of suicide terrorist gunmen. What lessons can be learnt to counter this threat? 2010-04-30 16:09:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAEE0E2F971/ Reform of current UK policing structure is well overdue. Forces should be merged to increase national co-ordination and the Association of Chief Police Officers needs to be independently reviewed 2010-04-30 15:54:12 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:A4BDAE8C4427BD/ The new security environment goes beyond terrorism, requiring a modern conception and application of resilience. Jennifer Cole explores the UK's preparedness for civil emergencies 2010-04-30 15:27:21 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/publications/journal/ref:A4BDACDB35404A/ The forthcoming Strategic Defence Review may pave the way for a more co-operative and economical approach to defence policy 2010-04-30 14:01:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BDAB9FA56A43/ The agreement by India and Pakistan to resume high-level talks has been heralded as a potential turning point in India-Pakistan relations.. But the structural factors that derailed the last major dialogue have neither dissipated nor look likely to be addressed by Pakistan, indicating that the breakthrough should be viewed as positive rather than path breaking. 2010-04-30 12:09:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BD7D5F88D18A/ From an American perspective, the United Kingdom is uniquely placed to complement US strategy and has a key role in upholding international security. The international community and Americans expect the UK and US to act in concert. Defence reviews on both sides of the Atlantic must be mindful of this consideration. 2010-04-28 07:35:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BD6F0B8B7157/ FREE ACCESS: Leaders of the main British political parties give their views on defence and security going into the general election 2010-04-27 15:16:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BD6E91B58EE6/ The on-going concern about the 'special relationship' is not about the Americans at all, but about Britain. However, the true debate is not about the merits of the alliance but Britain's position in the world. 2010-04-27 14:45:33 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BD1B1CCB19B9/ Citations in the global media of RUSI General Election 2010: Defence and Security Policy for the Next Government 2010-04-23 15:42:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BD17C2CD7E3A/ Seeing the effects of personal style on the outcome of last week’s debate, all three leaders tried to put their personality into the defence and security tussle; not an easy thing to do when trying to be a world figure. 2010-04-23 11:55:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BD16F648C279/ The 22 April bombing in Thailand’s capital underscores the country's deep civil unrest. Dividing lines run through Thai society, threatening even the unity of the Army. The lack of decisive action threatens to heighten tensions not only domestically but internationally as well. 2010-04-23 11:03:01 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BCF8A7549FE6/ The UK needs a ‘radical reassessment’ of the position it wants to play, and is able to play, in world politics, according to 88% of the defence and security community surveyed by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2010-04-22 00:31:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BCECAA3CE720/ In this statement Gordon Brown outlines the challenges faced by the British armed forces over the last decade, reaffirming his support for their continuing presence in Afghanistan. He estimates an increase in defence spending next year while promising to reform procurement, reduce civilian staff and cut lower priority spending. He also outlines his goal to reduce Britain’s number of nuclear warheads while maintaining an independent nuclear deterrent. 2010-04-21 10:51:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BCEC98CCE762/ In this statement David Cameron outlines his plans to introduce a National Security Council, dedicated border force, Cyber Threat Assessment Centre and a permanent military Homeland Command for domestic emergency planning. He also reaffirms his support for British involvement in Afghanistan and the maintenance of an independent nuclear deterrent. 2010-04-21 10:47:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BCEC769462C7/ In this statement Nick Clegg outlines his goal to move away from ‘default Atlantacism’ and towards a more concerted European defence partnership. He rules out a like-for-like replacement of Trident and promotes the possibility of increased equipment cooperation with European allies. 2010-04-21 10:38:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCFA41C41057/ Part Six: In the final installment of these interviews, General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge, former commander of British forces during Operation Telic and Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former Director General, Development, Concepts & Doctrine, offer their headline advice to an incoming government. 2010-04-20 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BCF8D139590C/ Part One: Ahead of the British elections on 6 May, senior former military leaders give their assessment of the issues facing defence and security. General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry take part in the interview. 2010-04-20 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCF8F0080586/ Part Two: Will the next government and the British public have the staying power to complete the job in Afghanistan? Ahead of the British elections on 6 May, senior former military leaders give their assessment of the issues facing defence and security. General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry take part in the interview. 2010-04-20 08:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCF901A6F78C/ Part Three: Ahead of the British elections on 6 May, senior former military leaders give their assessment of the issues facing defence and security. In this interview, General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry explore the public perception's to Britain's defence. 2010-04-20 07:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCF91A664FB0/ Part Four: Continuing their interview, General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry outline what the defence spending priorities should be for an incoming government on 6 May. 2010-04-20 07:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCF92D9CE74E/ Part Five: General Sir Mike Jackson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and Rear Admiral Chris Parry discuss the nexus between political debate and the consensus on the Armed Forces. 2010-04-20 06:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4BCF945167B75/ Part Six: In the final installment of these interviews, General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge, former commander of British forces during Operation Telic and Rear Admiral Chris Parry, former Director General, Development, Concepts & Doctrine, offer their headline advice to an incoming government. 2010-04-20 06:00:00 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:C4BC595B2B8C32/ The tragic plane crash in Poland has devastated the Polish political elite, reminiscent of the effects of the 1940 Katyn massacre. However, the loss is unlikely to destabilise the country and in the long-term the political changes may actually lead to more harmonious relations both domestically and internationally. 2010-04-14 11:17:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BC30B2081F61/ After the UK General Elections, the promised Strategic Defence Review needs to be developed on the basis of the likely outcomes in Afghanistan. It may be essential to have a genuinely radical solution to the defence crisis where the three services would each need to commit themselves to a single mission and a unified doctrine. 2010-04-12 13:02:40 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:C4BBC50E1BAF9C/ The Indian military is caught between preparing for conventional war against neighbouring powers, Pakistan and China, and reorganising as an asymmetric deterrent against cross-border terrorism. It seems they are struggling on both counts. 2010-04-07 10:34:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4C4EA8CFE5A8D/ With the increasingly complex nature of modern warfare, air forces are looking to helicopters to provide adaptability in unpredictable situations. Rear Admiral Johnstone-Burt emphasises the need for rotary wing capability in the British military. 2010-04-05 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BBC4B3520D1C/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for March 2010. 2010-04-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BB0C337CF9E9/ Apart from the human tragedy, the political consequences of the attack are likely to be severe. 2010-03-29 16:14:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BACAEFC202EF/ With the threat emanating from India’s porous borders and open society, the arrest has once again underlined the need for India to rationalise its security infrastructure. 2010-03-26 12:59:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA9B729495B3/ RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke, and RUSI's Director of Military Sciences, Michael Codner, offer their assessment on the defence and security issues that may be raised either prior to or immediately after the UK General Election. 2010-03-24 06:57:47 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4CA31AF4D7731/ Seeking updated perspectives on security co-operation in the Mediterranean, RUSI held in March 2010 a high-level conference in Rabat in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London. 2010-03-23 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA78E1149C09/ What is good for Spain is not necessarily good for Europe, and vice versa. Post-Lisbon, which will dominate the agenda? 2010-03-22 15:40:43 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4BA22EE62AF70/ General David Petraeus, Commander of United States Central Command will join General Sir David Richards, Chief of the General Staff at a high-profile RUSI conference. 2010-03-18 13:54:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C89D37A04/ A spate of elections and referendums in the Horn of Africa will inevitably add to the already unstable mix of insurgency, potential secession, and militarisation 2010-03-17 12:18:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C87A64C7C/ Can the growing civilianisation of Nigeria's politics bring greater security in the face of both religious conflict and the potentially fractious 2011 elections? 2010-03-17 12:17:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C84C8C36F/ The latest QDR has been criticised for failing to match strategic vision with contemporary realities. But it still provides a useful template for long-term change 2010-03-17 12:17:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C820117FD/ Canada is a lead nation in ISAF, but domestic appetite for the mission is waning. Can a reframing of Canada's traditional peacekeeping role sustain its involvement? 2010-03-17 12:16:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C7F57EE32/ The political landscape in Egypt is shifting. However, democratic reforms are required if its coming election is to match expectations at home and abroad 2010-03-17 12:15:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C783B338E/ Barack Obama is facing a significant diplomatic test in the Asia-Pacific. Can his administration balance economic deference with a commitment to human rights? 2010-03-17 12:14:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C75CE47B5/ The rivalry between China and the US is heating up. Is American 'smart power' the solution? 2010-03-17 12:13:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C71B1D9C1/ The 2009 Major Projects Report may be more comprehensive than previous versions, but its worrying picture is familiar 2010-03-17 12:12:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C6DD0DE49/ Bosnia remains outside looking in at NATO and the EU. Effective defence reform could spell the beginning of a new chapter in its multilateral engagement 2010-03-17 12:11:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BA0C6A6A9145/ With the coming UK defence review, an enhanced Franco-British bilateral relationship may be on the horizon 2010-03-17 12:10:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA0A45EDC053/ The importance of Iraq's national elections on 7 March cannot be over-estimated. While the ballots continue to be counted and discussions of possible alliances to form Iraq's next government ensue, it is pertinent to assess the electoral process itself and the next political stage of Iraq's infant democracy. 2010-03-17 09:47:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9F6D33553C3/ The Anglo-French coalition that fought Russia was an unlikely combination. After 1815 relations had often been hostile, and yet they managed to concert policy and strategy to invade and defeat Russia – the continental superpower of the age. 2010-03-16 11:36:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9E799C4B5FF/ The difficulties confronting US policymakers forging a coalition during the 1960s are wholly recognisable today: to encourage political and military support for a conflict that proved deeply divisive. 2010-03-15 18:21:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9E789452403/ The relationship between Britain and American during the final years of the First World War demonstrates that a common enemy does not necessarily ensure a seamless alliance. 2010-03-15 18:16:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9E77BC6E04B/ The military intervention of eight powers in China during the ‘Boxer Uprising’ of 1900-01 proved a major test in coalition warfare. Early political and naval unity when faced with potential disaster proved more difficult to replicate on land due to the absence of inter-Allied control mechanisms. 2010-03-15 18:12:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B9E761DAB980/ Coalition warfare was an inherent feature of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. While national histories tend to overlook this aspect, coalition diplomacy formed a crucial part of Britain’s war experience and the most important factor in the eventual victory at Waterloo. 2010-03-15 18:06:38 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/news/ref:N4BA2537DA58EC/ To conincide with hosting the installation Queen and Country by artist Steve McQueen, RUSI in partnership with The Art Fund held a discussion on Commemorating our Armed Forces: Remembrance in Modern Society. 2010-03-10 14:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B8FFAADA7348/ Soldiers don't talk very much about the dead, or the disfigured, or the battle stressed; except quietly to each other, not to the rest of us who will never really understand. Exhibitions like the work by the artist Steve McQueen go some way to redressing the balance between those who protect, and the rest of us. 2010-03-04 18:27:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8FA0F5F035B/ Lean thinking even in an uncertain environment can lead to a doubling of efficiency and a significant reduction in resources 2010-03-04 12:05:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F9EE61A0E2/ The US Army has renewed its focus on the whole life cycle from research and development through in-service support to disposal, asset visibility, ramping up and scaling down as necessary, and investing wisely in logistic facilities 2010-03-04 11:54:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F9B0F5022C/ Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) is al about building a better picture - and then using the picture better 2010-03-04 11:37:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F97322CA36/ There is much more work to be done in order for UK forces to integrate air and land assets better 2010-03-04 11:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F945C9F14D/ When the A400M eventually becomes available, it will be more expensive, delayed and less capable than contractually agreed. The willingness of European Governments, and especially the UK’s, to bail out the programme is troubling. 2010-03-04 11:09:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F916DCA2F4/ The Urgent Operations Requirements (UOR) process has delivered excellent equipment, saving lives, but is neither truly sustainable nor does it provide integrated ‘through life’ capability 2010-03-04 10:57:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8F8F665F346/ Timescales of capability delivery need to be shortened in a rapidly changing defence environment 2010-03-04 10:48:40 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E94DE027AB/ India’s emergence as a significant participant in global commercial markets contrasts with the sluggish development of the country’s defence industrial sectors. 2010-03-03 17:01:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E92226BAB5/ Technology is expensive and we must be careful that we do not assist terrorists in one of their key strategic aims, which is to “strangle the enemy financially” 2010-03-03 16:46:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E8E9B4B8E2/ Suggestions that the current small arms round is under-performing in Afghanistan and that a different calibre is required are wrong 2010-03-03 16:34:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E8C8D35554/ If properly employed, concentrated High Explosive is the main instrument for achieving shock effect on the battlefield. Shock effect is critical in achieving sudden, decisive tactical success 2010-03-03 16:24:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E89240DBED/ The development of electrically conductive textiles and the significant advantages that they promise can provide a solution to some of the 'burden' problems for dismounted soldiers and marines. 2010-03-03 16:11:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E7E2F3AFDB/ The trade-offs of electronic warfare manpack systems between functionality and tactical considerations can be minimised through new technologies 2010-03-03 15:20:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E78DB500B3/ A gunshot location sensor which is small enough to rifle-mounted has been created. Potentially it could be wirelessly networked for real-time plotting or dissemination of live-fire contacts 2010-03-03 14:57:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E6CECCAB18/ The direction of the US Army research programme and how this will affect the dismounted soldier in the future 2010-03-03 14:07:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E69D5403CB/ Sir Stephen Dalton was appointed Chief of the Air Staff, UK in July 2009. A fast-jet pilot, he was UK Director of the Eurofighter Programme and later Director General Typhoon. Until his current post, he was Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Personnel. He talked to Bill Kincaid on 5 January 2010. 2010-03-03 13:54:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E64B0DE008/ Two recent books on robots and robotics raise the issue of whether we are as wired for war as robots 2010-03-03 13:32:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E609378647/ A deabte on the merits of Dr Jim Storr's 'The Failure of Digital CIS' from the October 2009 RDS. 2010-03-03 13:14:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E53E08C1B0/ The Gray Report ignores the Treasury view that analysis of past experience is the optimum way to realistically assess risk 2010-03-03 12:19:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E4F7175B4C/ An in-coming Government would do well to learn the lessons of the previous SDR. UK security would not be well served by the Treasury dictating the terms 2010-03-03 12:01:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E4AE18C3D7/ What are the challenges of achieving global maritime security and how important is a federation of national and regional systems in overcoming them? 2010-03-03 11:41:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B8E454684939/ The arrest of the Afghan Taliban leader has been heralded as a significant development in Washington's effort to disrupt the insurgency and a sign that Islamabad is abandoning the Taliban. But a closer look at the evidence demonstrates that his capture indicates neither a Pakistani break with militancy, nor an easing of the path ahead for the war in Afghanistan. 2010-03-03 11:18:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E44F1B0E70/ Public pessimism over Britain's global counter-insurgency role not only must be tackled successfully, but can be, and a framework for acquisition reform needs to be constructed for implementation after the election 2010-03-03 11:16:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E40576A6F8/ The Ministry of Defence is in increasing financial difficulty as the financial needs of the MoD's Equipment Procurement Plan exceeds the potential financial resources. What are the likely solutions in the forthcoming Defence Review? 2010-03-03 11:05:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E394810745/ Manufacturing plays a vital role in any national economy but requires leadership, vision, professional knowledge and integrity. 2010-03-03 10:27:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B8D3FF2AB91D/ The bomb attack in Pune on 14 February, claimed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) splinter group, has once again brought the spectre of jihadist terrorism within India into focus. To build on progress made in recent talks, Indian policy makers must look beyond narrow internal and external rhetoric surrounding terrorist attacks. 2010-03-02 16:46:02 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B9FB9C8AA96A/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for February 2010 2010-03-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B866D67C7A13/ Haig worked tirelessly after the Great War for the men he had once commanded. Far from being a callous 'butcher', his reputation should be revisited 2010-02-25 12:35:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B866A7312C60/ The government's counter-terrorism strategy has laid the foundations for an unprecedented level of industry involvement in the delivery of national security. But can the incoming government effectively implement these changes? 2010-02-25 12:18:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B86698501C53/ Domestic crime, terrorism and insurgency now go hand in hand. Western counter-terrorism and home affairs policy must embrace the new challenges and adapt to combat the interlinked threats 2010-02-25 12:14:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B86665E260C4/ Effective intelligence is crucial in the post-9/11 era. Yet the faults inherent in human agency mean dramatic ‘intelligence blunders’ will remain with us 2010-02-25 12:00:41 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B86651F4DD35/ Russia has recognised the need to transform the army following its poor display during the 2008 war with Georgia. However, more must be done if it is to create fully modern and professional armed forces 2010-02-25 11:58:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B8663FC71069/ NATO’s myriad partnership programmes need to be reviewed and updated in light of the new Strategic Concept. Viewing partnership activities in terms of public goods can help NATO members forge consensus about its strategic interests and help make it an alliance for the future 2010-02-25 11:51:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B8661FFCA6E3/ British military strategy currently fails to adhere to the lessons of great classical strategists. A new strategic ‘grammar’ that incorporates these insights is necessary 2010-02-25 11:41:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B86613C2687A/ The concept of strategy has been the subject of much debate since antiquity. One abiding lesson is the recognition that military victory must always serve a political purpose 2010-02-25 11:38:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B865F54E917E/ Dominic Medley, who has worked in media development and journalism training in Afghanistan since 2002, reports on the flourishing Afghan media sector 2010-02-25 11:30:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B865CE45A98E/ India is playing a key role in the Afghan conflict. But its animosity with Pakistan threatens this contribution, and the US has been unable to choose a long-term partner 2010-02-25 11:20:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B865B6C76E91/ The Pakistan Army has placed too large an emphasis on heavy firepower and direct contact in its fight against the Taliban, displacing the local population and neglecting longer term solutions. A protracted conflict may result 2010-02-25 11:15:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B865760C83CA/ A more sophisticated understanding of the problems along the troubled border region is crucial in reversing the atmosphere of lawlessness that pervades Pakistan 2010-02-25 10:58:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B7C13DD39AA8/ The use of the sea remains fundamental to international security. At a time of increasing public spending constraints, what is the significance of naval force – and of the Royal Navy in particular – in supporting national and international defence and security. 2010-02-17 16:09:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B7AA93779157/ With the recent publication of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) Green Paper and an upcoming Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the debate over future UK defence reform has been fierce. The international response to the Haitian disaster has proven to be a case study in how important high-end naval assets can be to a wide range of UK national interests. 2010-02-16 14:24:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B7A986340AD7/ Operation Moshtarak is the most important campaign in Afghanistan since the invasion in 2001. Its success, however, will not be measured in military terms but in terms of public opinion, both in Helmand and the rest of Afghanistan and in the Coalition's domestic electorate. 2010-02-16 13:25:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B7A87F069E3D/ The Obama Administration has outlined a refocusing of the United States missile defence plans, revising the approach previously taken by the Bush White House. Central to the plan is the deployment of more mobile systems that could assuage the once sceptical Russians. 2010-02-16 12:03:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B7A7E6F3328C/ The Binyam Mohamed case has turned a spotlight on the workings of intelligence agencies and highlighted problems with their oversight by the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC). 2010-02-16 11:20:02 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B756C07962DF/ Climate change will bring with it both physical and political security challenges. But how prepared is the UK to face them? 2010-02-12 14:57:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B756AD060A7E/ Future counter-terrorism policy must be prepared for rapid technological advances, both in the threat posed and in any possible defences. Lord West looks at how this policy should be prepared. 2010-02-12 14:53:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B7569CBB3448/ The emphasis on individual action intrinsic to terrorist discourse presents a variety of difficult security questions for government. Policy must realise the power of the lone individual to cause damage and raise the profile of their cause. 2010-02-12 14:49:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B7568FF0292D/ A recent report from the Policy Exchange claimed that Prevent has ‘ended up empowering the very people it was supposed to undermine.’ Benedict Wilkinson argues that if correctly re-focused, the strategy can still be successful. 2010-02-12 14:45:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B75682A8A518/ The Brownite government has employed a more cautious and less polarised ‘language of terrorism’ than its predecessor. More needs to be done to accurately represent the threat posed by organisations such as Al-Qa’ida. 2010-02-12 14:41:47 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B756725E11DF/ Government counter-terrorism policy now charges Muslim communities with the responsibility of building resilience against militant ideas and practices. Laura Zahra McDonald argues that, unless employed correctly, such expectations can lead to Muslims feeling like suspects rather than citizens. 2010-02-12 14:37:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B756669D7A13/ In recent years it has become clear that radicalisation is tied closer to place than the size of Muslim population. But why do some places lend themselves to the radicalisation process better than others? Rachel Briggs reports. 2010-02-12 14:33:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B75643011796/ While British and American forces desperately attempt to win over the civilian population in Afghanistan, the battle for hearts and minds rages on in the UK itself. But what is the government doing to prevent radicalisation amongst Muslims in this country? 2010-02-12 14:25:31 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B752F94BAE35/ 2010-02-12 10:39:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B715FF659286/ This lecture outlined the progress made across the UK Government in its ability to adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on the increasing contributions made by the Stabilisation Unit, particularly in Afghanistan. It reviewed the debate about the respective roles of civilians and the military in stabilisation, and the ways in which civilian skills can best be generated and managed for hostile environments. Richard Teuten provided an update on the enhanced responsibilities being taken on by the Unit and refer to other complementary changes underway. 2010-02-09 13:16:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B702AC47A4BF/ The latest Quadrennial Defense Review promises to increase the numbers, sophistication and use of unmanned aerial vehicles, known as drones. Their use has rendered the boundaries of the theatres of war more fluid, requiring the rapid integration of this weapon to be piloted more carefully than ever before. 2010-02-08 15:20:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B6C4E6458A39/ The Green Paper to the Strategic Defence Review highlights strategic premises which should be presented to the public in the run up to the General Election. 2010-02-05 17:02:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B6C43B6DB9DD/ Since the Government announced a Defence Green Paper in July 2009, and the undertaking of a Strategic Defence Review after the next General Election, RUSI has consistently delivered insightful analysis and commentary which has helped frame the national debate. The series of working papers addressing the Future Defence Review have received widespread media attention and praise from within the defence community. 2010-02-05 16:14:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B6C2E49D19B4/ The Defence Green Paper hints at more cooperation with Europeans as the way forward, but a need for short-term cuts may damage the coherence of defence outputs before the defence review is completed. 2010-02-05 14:44:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B685819CE68C/ The latest Quadrennial Defense Review, presented by the US Department of Defense, outlines a five-year programme until 2015 that sees the US playing a 'global role' in 'a complex environment'. It could pave the way for big changes as it accomodates itself to adjusting military capability so as to be able to do more with its allies. 2010-02-02 17:13:46 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B9FBDBD3B58B/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for February 2010 2010-02-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B62D375B0ED6/ Tony Blair's evidence to the Iraq inquiry may focus on the legality of the war. But he is guilty of confused optimism rather than an urge to behave illegally. 2010-01-29 12:24:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B62EFB6E2AE8/ The emergency response to the Haitian earthquake has been notable for the sheer scale of military foreign aid coming from a diverse range of countries. Now the challenge is to co-ordinate that effort with an almost non-existent Haitian government, and a UN force who has suffered losses. 2010-01-28 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECC6C14B07/ Enhancement of military capabilities by Arctic powers may not be the zero-sum security competition that many are suggesting 2010-01-26 11:05:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECC22399B6/ The Obama administration’s attempt to find a new location for its missiles will test Ankara’s balancing act as both a member of NATO, and an ally of Iran 2010-01-26 11:05:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECC0EB6CC9/ A strong challenge to the incumbent has changed the electoral climate. But whoever wins, entrenched corruption will make alleviating the pressing humanitarian concerns a major challenge 2010-01-26 11:03:50 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECBF8DC68D/ Japan’s move towards a pan-Asian regional architecture highlights a concerted effort to engage more with its neighbours over the traditional ally, the US 2010-01-26 11:03:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECBE0891D8/ The Chinese Army’s more assertive international role could lead to escalating geopolitical tensions with two key rivals – the US and India 2010-01-26 11:03:10 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECB98E0F68/ A knee-jerk, militarised response is not the answer. Sophisticated understanding of insecurity within a wider regional framework is required. 2010-01-26 11:01:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECB646C986/ Divisions between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Europe about Israel are undermining the EU’s potential as an effective regional mediator in the peace process 2010-01-26 11:01:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECB53E720E/ The importance of the burgeoning trade relationship means China and the EU must settle their fractious differences through bilateral dialogue 2010-01-26 11:00:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5EC80591908/ Institutional wrangling about who gets what in the EU’s External Action Service is diverting focus away from fashioning a more coherent foreign policy 2010-01-26 10:55:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B5D811C5B7C2/ Our services must get smarter to cope with today’s threats. Their ability to adapt and maintain their high professionalism and dedication in a range of roles and with a variety of technologies is key to playing to British strengths. 2010-01-25 11:37:20 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B5844D35D152/ As public services continue to move online, how can security can be improved? 2010-01-21 12:17:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B55A28F35339/ Beijing's recent missile test was a prelude to rising US-Chinese tensions over Taiwan - and will re-ignite the strategic debate on space warfare. 2010-01-19 12:19:40 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B507FF693953/ This interim research investigates attitudes towards joint working between the emergency services and the other organisations and agencies involved in the response to major emergencies. 2010-01-15 14:47:25 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B4C60CD6E4DE/ The growing costs of UK defence capabilities, combined with cuts in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) budget as a result of the nation's fiscal crisis, will make it impossible to preserve current numbers of service personnel and front-line capabilities. 2010-01-12 11:45:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B4B128C9D0FC/ The results of an annual poll of Afghan opinion show a surprising degree of optimism for their country's future direction. But we should not rest on our laurels. A great deal could go wrong before the favourable perceptions can be seen to have turned a genuine corner in Afghanistan. 2010-01-11 12:05:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B475DF54843E/ It has now become apparent that the airline bomb suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was trained in Yemen by Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula. Neither the threat of this attack nor the danger posed by the group to Western interests should be exaggerated. 2010-01-08 16:50:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B475B34EBDA8/ The failure of terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to blow up an airliner over the US has also highlighted failures in our counter-terrorism strategies and analysis, which must now be addressed. 2010-01-08 16:21:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF16F583D391/ Amidst ongoing economic woes, defence has emerged as one of the most challenging policy areas for the Labour government. 2010-01-04 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B4124C0DCB72/ As the effects of the global recession begins to be felt, this year will emphasise some new political realities in the international order. They will form the backdrop to the return of some traditional security issues. 2010-01-03 23:18:18 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B9FBF5EBCE68/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for December 2009. 2010-01-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B2BAFC78828A/ Powerful structural forces inside Iran, not individual personalities, have brought Tehran to the brink of confrontation with the international community over its nuclear programme. Hope lies with closer US-Iran contacts - but this will come at the expense of even greater tensions with Britain and Israel. 2009-12-18 16:40:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B2BA21424302/ The most arresting point made by the latest report from the National Audit Office concerns the slippage of major projects. It reveals that the majority of the increase in project costs is due 'to deliberate decisions to slip projects, taken corporately by the Department as part of a wider package designed to address a gap between estimated funding and the cost of the Defence budget over the next ten years'. 2009-12-18 15:43:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B7EDEEFA8E/ Effective counter-terrorism requires understanding of the ideological tenets of violent extremism in order to deconstruct its emotional and intellectual appeal within key recruiting grounds. 2009-12-18 13:09:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B5EFE00815/ The shared risk of events such as storm surges has prompted joint training exercises between British, Dutch and other international emergency services. 2009-12-18 10:53:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B5BFEA64EB/ The Serious and Organised Crime Agency was launched in April 2006. Despite publicised data protection breaches, SOCA under Bill Hughes has achieved a conviction rate of 93 per cent. 2009-12-18 10:40:21 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B59E994DC5/ Elena Theodoraki evaluates the planning principles underlying the organisation of the modern Olympic Games. 2009-12-18 10:31:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B57A42AF64/ A recent RUSI conference explored the security challenge represented by the London 2012 Games, and concluded that the required security practices and methods are already in place. 2009-12-18 10:21:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4B2B5503896CD/ Margaret Gilmore assesses the challenges of the final 1,000 days until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2009-12-18 10:12:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B2A2406CB1E1/ As President Hu Jintao unveils a new foreign policy initiative, there is now a renewed interest in a more globally active China. However, decisive differences with the US on Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan show that actions will continue to be carried out with domestic interests in mind. 2009-12-17 12:30:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F7A0B3697/ Despite in 1940 being one of the most powerful air forces in the world, the Regia Aeronautica ended up a wasted asset 2009-12-16 15:08:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F6B7BF02F/ The coming 150th anniversary of the American Civil War offers an opportunity to review the relationship between history and war 2009-12-16 15:04:34 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F5A6C4F34/ With the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it is time to revisit some of the myths in the commonly held narrative of the fall of Communism 2009-12-16 14:58:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F530853A8/ Saudi Arabia pursues a dual strategy in the fight against terrorism. The West could learn from the security and rehabilitation programmes of the Kingdom 2009-12-16 14:58:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F1972200C/ The winning entry in the 2009 Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize argues that Britain's future defence policy must look beyond counter-insurgency 2009-12-16 14:41:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28F0CD0211A/ Credible deterrence remains the core of Britain's nuclear posture: further cutting resources for this would be self-defeating 2009-12-16 14:38:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EFD487DB5/ The US still houses nuclear weapons in allied European non-nuclear states. The relevance of these weapons is now under question 2009-12-16 14:36:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EF9067C80/ The development of a new strategic concept is vital to NATO’s future: the Alliance should be confident in its role as a contributor to future international security 2009-12-16 14:33:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EE82D7814/ Building up the Afghan Army is a crucial element of NATO stabilisation efforts. But this approach may be built on unsound assumptions 2009-12-16 14:28:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EDF601CA0/ Reviews of two key new works on counter-insurgency 2009-12-16 14:25:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28ECBC990D9/ Do British officers on the front line understand their own doctrine and the wider mission? A new study suggests a surprising lack of awareness 2009-12-16 14:20:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EBBC57B87/ Government and military have yet to create a truly comprehensive approach to operations. Creating cross-departmental frameworks will need a set of bold reforms 2009-12-16 14:20:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B28EAD46B941/ The Afghan campaign demands reform of government institutions back in Whitehall. Ultimately, however, success will depend on the quality of Afghan leadership 2009-12-16 14:14:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B28B2C882CF9/ Bring on new Chinooks. But the defence budget can't cover the needs of a long-term occupation 2009-12-16 10:15:47 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B28AC1602813/ Bob Ainsworth, the Defence Secretary, has announced deep cuts in military personnel and equipment to fund a £900 million boost for the Afghanistan campaign. However the figures may not stack up. Something is going to give and in a big way. Defence is living through a slow motion road accident while it waits for the political wheel to turn and give it some strategic direction. 2009-12-16 09:48:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B20EF703EDFF/ Recent reports of Indian intentions to purchase an aircraft carrier from Britain would not substantially add to India's ambitions to be a global power. However, the rumours are symbolic of India's delicate strategic balancing act as it shifts its focus to China. 2009-12-10 13:03:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B1FDE22C2D2D/ The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen has been billed as 'the most important gathering in human history'. Without binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilise expectations, climate change will have a huge impact on future security considerations. 2009-12-09 17:42:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B1D23CEC42EE/ The selection of the first permanent President of the European Council and the new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is intended to usher in a consolidated global presence for the European Union. The choice itself, however, casts a shadow on those intentions as the new foreign and security policy chief is regarded as a relative newcomer. 2009-12-07 15:48:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B177FBEE2288/ President Obama made clear his intention to hand over full security responsibility in some areas to Afghan National Security Forces. All easier said than done, the essence of the problem lies in daunting numbers and even more daunting issues of quality and loyalty. 2009-12-03 09:09:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B16AE24D3A55/ President Obama aims to exert sufficient military effort to create conditions for transition. This means a dominance over the Taliban - unable to reemerge when transition takes place - together with space and capacity to train and grow the Afghan military and police security forces. 2009-12-02 18:19:05 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B13E9028766D/ What General McChrystal asked for was five more brigades - five more brigades that he can use in Kandahar, in Helmand, a couple in the north east and a training brigade. So if he gets those five brigades then he's got backing for his plan whatever the final number turns out to be 2009-11-30 15:52:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B12E11351443/ As President Obama announces his plans for Afghanistan, there is palpable consensus within the international community that the whole enterprise is now staring strategic defeat in the face. The next eighteen months represents the last good opportunity to put right the neglect and the mistakes of the last eight years and avert a worse crisis for us all. 2009-11-29 21:04:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B14E068758F1/ British success in Malaya appeared to show how an insurgency could be defeated by Western-led forces. The campaign was plundered for ‘lessons’ – for Vietnam in particular. The latter’s failure, however, led critics to argue that Malaya was a special case which did not offer transferable ‘lessons’. An analysis of the general principles underlying British success in Malaya can nevertheless still provide important policy implications for Afghanistan. 2009-11-28 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B0E669E79276/ Climate change will make Mexico and Central America's current challenges of poverty and governance much harder to solve in the future, and could contribute to a deteriorating security environment according to the preliminary report from a research project by the Royal United Services Institute. 2009-11-26 11:43:16 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B0D475267397/ How will the global struggle against terrorism evolve in the next decade? A new study published by the Royal United Services Institute brings together experts from across the world of counter-terrorism to provide answers, and to reflect on the successes and failures of the War on Terror. 2009-11-25 15:06:43 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B0D427DD18DD/ The international community must abandon an 'obsession' with quantity over quality in order to combat corruption within the ranks of the Afghan National Police, according to a report published by the Royal United Services Institute. 2009-11-25 14:45:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B0D3DCA5D253/ The Mumbai attacks in November 2008 revealed deep and inherent flaws in India's national security. A year on, and after several far-reaching reforms, India still looks vulnerable but may well be equipped to respond swiftly and decisively. 2009-11-25 14:24:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BCD4A05991/ Nepal looks increasingly likely to slide into further instability. The risk of violence has not passed 2009-11-24 12:10:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BCC9900F2F/ America's absence in the global climate change framework leaves China in an influential position at Copenhagen 2009-11-24 12:07:57 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BCBCCE8D37/ Difficult choices must be made on the response to climate change - especially by the agricultural sector 2009-11-24 12:04:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BCAEBD1CF5/ The forthcoming Copenhagen conference seems destined to fail. Without US commitment, there will be little achieved 2009-11-24 12:01:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC907A26A6/ Kenya and Zimbabwe need to quicken the pace of their reform agendas, or risk new violence in coming elections 2009-11-24 11:52:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC86AF0F97/ Yemen is a battleground for Saudi Arabian and Iranian proxies in the struggle for regional dominance 2009-11-24 11:50:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC7AAF396B/ Washington's newest shorthand ‘AfPak’ illustrates the regional dimension to the current conflict, but alienates friends and foes on both sides of the border 2009-11-24 11:46:54 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC75929498/ Indo-US ties are blossoming - but will they provide sufficient depth against a rising China? 2009-11-24 11:45:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC6C3A7314/ The Indian media’s reportage of supposed strategic encirclement by China demonstrates asymmetrical perceptions of the rivalry between the growing Asian powers 2009-11-24 11:43:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC5586A45B/ Taiwan faces a dilemma between economic ties with China and military ties with the US 2009-11-24 11:36:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC4738718B/ The Gray Report offers one of the most revealing takes on the workings of the MoD available to the public, and expands in detail upon acknowledged problems 2009-11-24 11:34:05 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/news/ref:N4AFC09F193B90/ Michael Clarke, RUSI's Director, welcomes you to our redesigned website. 2009-11-12 13:21:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AF97CF94AC8B/ Placing the British army's experience on the Western Front into the context of wider military developments in strategic and tactical thinking amongst allies and opponents alike, Dr Philpott's assessment of the often traumatic but nonetheless dynamic transformation in the conduct of war between 1914 and 1918 provides an important corrective to the existing Anglo-centric interpretation. 2009-11-10 14:47:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AF850322FE64/ The review of the government's acquisition programme should be welcomed by all who care about equipping our Armed Forces with the right equipment, at the right time, within an affordable programme - and it is to be hoped that this includes both present defence ministers and their successors after the next election. 2009-11-09 17:37:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AF3FD67DA79C/ David Cameron's European policy speech still leaves questions over the kind of partner a Conservative Britain could be in post-Lisbon Europe. 2009-11-06 10:45:09 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B167467EAA2B/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for November 2009 2009-11-05 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B167467EAA2B/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for November 2009 2009-11-05 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AF2CAD7E7536/ Reports of the United Arab Emirates entering into the advanced stages of negotiating a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with NATO comes at a time when the region continues to face threats of varying degrees, and the Atlantic alliance looks for a renewed role after celebrating its sixtieth anniversary. 2009-11-05 12:59:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AF2BCEC6F087/ While both the Gray report on defence acquisition and the Haddon-Cave report on the Nimrod disaster cover a similar subject, they offer very different visions for future reform in the Ministry of Defence. 2009-11-05 12:11:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A93900371/ How the German government's plan to replace fossil fuels with renewables will affect the German military sector 2009-11-04 16:19:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A82F8B082/ How the MoD can lower its carbon emissions in the near, medium and long terms 2009-11-04 16:14:35 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A7751FBD1/ How is energy currently used in defence, and how could it be used in the future? 2009-11-04 16:11:49 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A6A285191/ The UK's MoD is not alone in its effort to become green - US forces are also developing the efficiency and security of their energy supplies 2009-11-04 16:08:17 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A5C8AAB7E/ The military's operational dependency on fossil fuels needs to be reduced - how can the MoD tackle this problem in the medium and long term? 2009-11-04 16:03:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A4D95671C/ Inherent differences between the UK's armed services have made Air/Land integration difficult to achieve 2009-11-04 15:59:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A3967E027/ 2009-11-04 15:54:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A26BDFEE4/ How do India, China, Israel and Japan handle defence spending and co-ordination compared to the UK? 2009-11-04 15:49:20 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A18799CB8/ What needs to be done to improve the process of setting operational requirements and altering them when the defence environment changes? 2009-11-04 15:46:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A065ED0EE/ The MoD needs industry that can understand the military potential of new technologies, and industry needs the MoD in order to understand how to balance financial risks with early deployment 2009-11-04 15:41:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF19DEB33694/ We need vision and courage to bring about a sea change in defence procurement - in which project alliancing should play a key role 2009-11-04 15:30:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF19CF309D4F/ Significant new approaches to manufacturing the F-35 fighter have yet to be appreciated by the US authorities 2009-11-04 15:26:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF19BBD54954/ Major increases in China's procurement spending are changing the country's defence industry 2009-11-04 15:21:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF198C5A4F5C/ The most effective methods for dealing with acquisition problems are not traditional analytical approaches, but something more agile and human 2009-11-04 15:09:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF19687D80D8/ The implementation of the Bowman programme has caused much pain - largely because the programme has been underpinned by several false assumptions 2009-11-04 14:59:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF194EEB83DF/ Dr Storr has hit many nails on the head - and the digitisation geeks must explain to senior management the true benefits and risks of the programme 2009-11-04 14:53:29 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF19329C5B38/ Dr Storr is wrong - neither digitisation nor the organistations that have steered it have failed 2009-11-04 14:43:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1917B490E4/ The British Army's Digitisation programme has failed - not for financial reasons, but because of a combination of organisational and technological issues 2009-11-04 14:37:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF17387A9998/ Analysis of planned defence expenditure in both the UK and the US shows that defence spending has peaked - and is likely to decline sharply 2009-11-04 12:29:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1728DE409D/ Why Britain's defence industry has decided to take a higher profile in the public debate 2009-11-04 12:25:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF17089BFE59/ Evidence is emerging from many quarters of a deepening crisis in the MoD. 2009-11-04 12:16:11 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4B1920EB0DF30/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for October 2009 2009-10-31 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB23617A11F/ As a defence review approaches, Britain's air power is once again under the microscope. More than even, a joint capacity is vital 2009-10-30 17:33:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB2169344F1/ America's cancellation of its 'Third Site' is nevertheless accompanied by sizeable investment in missile defence programmes. Europeans should take note 2009-10-30 17:28:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB20B8D5A85/ British units increasingly operate alongside Afghan forces in theatre. Adopting the local uniform has some compelling advantages 2009-10-30 17:22:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB1EFB8B7D1/ America will increasingly have to look east and towards a rising China. NATO's new Strategic Concept must acknowledge this 2009-10-30 17:14:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB1D7656217/ Winter operations present tough challenges, but also great opportunities. ISAF should seize them 2009-10-30 17:10:31 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB15C637534/ The relationship between war and medicine is a complex one. Here, the Surgeon General of the Defence Medical services offers his view 2009-10-30 16:36:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB148D13F17/ New evidence suggests that the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan was never intended to be one 2009-10-30 16:31:22 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB111CC87A7/ There are fundamental societal changes taking places, argues Castells. It is unclear that bureaucratic frameworks of state power can keep up 2009-10-30 16:18:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB10017D05E/ In an increasingly cross-border campaign, it is vital to understand the organisation and makeup of the Pakistani Taliban 2009-10-30 16:11:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB0E6CCF2C1/ The UK Ministry of Defence's acquisition organisation has an unfair reputation. It delivers first-class equipment to the right place at the right time argues its chief operating officer 2009-10-30 16:04:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB0BBD929DD/ How the US handles South Korea's drive towards nuclear fuel reprocessing capacity may prove to be a definitive case study 2009-10-30 15:52:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB0AA41AAA0/ The institution of UN peacekeeping is once again in trouble. A clear strategy coupled with major power commitment is needed 2009-10-30 15:49:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB09909F856/ Somalia is once again in turmoil. But the solution may be more obvious than appears 2009-10-30 15:43:14 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4AEB04E7DECEF/ Drone air strikes in Afghanistan and Pakistan have proven a contraversial tactic in the War on Terror. But they may have further complications back in the UK 2009-10-30 15:24:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AE860CCDFB55/ India faces important economic and strategic choices over the next decade, especially in terms of its diplomatic relations and defence industry. While there are limited signs that India has made positive steps to improve regional relations, urgent reform is needed at the national level to ensure its security. 2009-10-28 15:20:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AE8359535743/ Can government legitimately mingle its social interventions with intelligence gathering, as the UK's Prevent counter-terrorism strategy stands accused of doing? 2009-10-28 12:23:31 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4AE828C2B53FE/ Turkey's fight against terrorism deserves more encouragement and support from its European partners, according to a new RUSI Occasional paper. 2009-10-28 11:26:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ADEF3390A96C/ Prevent needs reform but accusations that it is little more than an intelligence gathering programme are simplistic and inaccurate. 2009-10-21 12:43:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AD728C432459/ General McChrystal's recent report paints a bleak picture of the Afghan war, but does it fully acknowledge the difference between insurgent activity and insurgent success? Attacks have indeed increased, but to what effect? ISAF's biggest problems are a failure to engage with an increasingly sceptical public, and the scale of corruption within the Afghan government. 2009-10-15 14:55:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AD6FC9F41077/ Speaking at RUSI's Qatar office on 12 October 2009, RUSI Council member and Shadow Security Minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones discussed the role the Middle East and the Gulf region could play in Britain's fight against terrorism over the next few years. 2009-10-15 11:52:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4AD600A79E664/ Republican dissidents and the continued segregation of communities post a threat to the Northern Irish peace process. Beating these challenges requires a long-term strategy of devolution. 2009-10-14 17:47:39 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4AD59CAEC9506/ The future mission of Britain’s armed forces may lie in assisting and reforming multilateral institutions such as the United Nations and NATO, according to a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2009-10-14 10:45:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AD475A5ABF97/ The US-led 'War on Terror' has resulted in serious implications for Pakistan, with the Taliban and extremism posing a continuing threat to the country's stability. The Pakistani Government's efforts to rid the country of the threat of such extremism are seen to have fluctuated in the past, but are regaining strength to combat Taliban rebels. 2009-10-13 13:48:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AD22F8DF284C/ The operational errors of counter-insurgency campaigns are too often blamed on the inability of armed forces to absorb the lessons of previous campaigns. However, as Huw Bennett demonstrates in his examination of the British Army’s experience in Northern Ireland, flexibility in adapting to the unique dynamics of each campaign is of far great importance than a strict application of out-dated doctrine. 2009-10-11 20:22:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ACC9E5A56721/ Is Britain’s strategic posture as a global actor sustainable in the economic crisis and set against failing public support for the mission in Afghanistan? 2009-10-07 15:06:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AC9C8C7265FE/ The long-awaited European Union investigation into last year's war between Russia and Georgia ignored the real context of the conflict - resulting in a banal and simplistic report that has failed to fulfil its intended purpose. 2009-10-05 11:31:36 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AC61746EA3A7/ Barack Obama must dial up the diplomacy and provide more policy detail if he is to make progress on peace in the Middle East 2009-10-02 16:14:33 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4AC4CB762216E/ The major political parties need to present a clear long-term vision of the United Kingdom's standing in the world at the next general election; regardless of whether the defence budget is cut, the nation faces hard strategic choices in the immediate future, according to a Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2009-10-02 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4ABB85CAB4F4A/ Effectively starting from scratch with a force of varied backgrounds and global outlooks, the IDF underwent an unusual learning curve in its early stages, where previous experience and lessons of success were absent from the process until built up in years to come. 2009-09-24 15:48:29 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4ABB4E07665DE/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for September 2009 2009-09-24 11:53:02 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4ABB4E07665DE/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for September 2009 2009-09-24 11:53:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB7E3B86C0B8/ The recent emphasis on explaining to the wider public the aims and objectives of the campaign in Afghanistan is not a new phenomenon. The 'information campaign' has always been an essential pillar to the wider political and military strategy. However, the historic difficulties of forging a credible and successful 'story' in support of counter-insurgency operations are forcibly demonstrated by the British experience in Palestine in the aftermath of the Second World War. 2009-09-21 21:41:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB7D5F2E6E6D/ While the recent conflicts engaged in by the British Army have revealed successful military-media relations on the frontline, they have also underlined a significant failure to engage with the media at the political and strategic levels. During the second half of the twentieth century the strict censorship that had reached its apogee during the Second World War was relaxed. But the recent doctrinal failure within the Army to distinguish between the fields of military-media relations and deception has seriously undermined these public relations efforts. 2009-09-21 20:43:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB5F6EA82143/ Dr Jonathan Eyal, Director of International Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, is interviewed on Channel 4's More4 News on NATO and the West's relations with Russia. He is responding to the first speech of the NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. 2009-09-20 10:36:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB3ABE75E2B1/ Scrapping the European missile defence system may well have been the right decision for American security. But this terribly-timed move will undermine future relationships with long-suffering Eastern European allies for very little benefit from the Russian bear. 2009-09-18 16:53:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB3833A02178/ Neither financial crisis nor a failure of policy can fully explain the Royal Navy's declining popularity. Rather, the case for more carriers, submarines and ships has fallen foul of altered political and technological circumstances and crucially, evolving notions of British national identity. 2009-09-18 14:02:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB377DACA5CF/ The model of British colonial rule on the North-West Frontier was based upon a strategic appreciation that allowed for a lighter administrative footprint and greater tribal autonomy. Weaknesses in this approach to imperial rule and an altered strategic situation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border since 2001, however, indicate that a search to utilise past lessons from the British Raj by contemporary policy-makers will underline what methods not to repeat. 2009-09-18 13:17:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AB36E284F483/ The Russian Army’s long-standing experience of counter-insurgency operations is too often overlooked in existing analyses. Following well documented difficulties during the Afghanistan and the First Chechen conflicts, however, the Russian Army has now re-discovered earlier, but nonetheless highly effective, doctrinal approaches to counter-insurgency fighting. 2009-09-18 12:41:54 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4AB8CE43DF2AC/ The future of peace in the Caucasus increasingly depends on cultivating greater levels of trust between states in the region, a RUSI roundtable conference has found. 2009-09-17 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4AB0EAC896EFA/ Implementing sustainable development is increasingly recognised as intertwined with security. However, corruption in developing states threatens to thwart or undo these efforts. 2009-09-16 14:41:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4AB0EA5EBDE73/ Al-Shabaab and its brand of Islamist terror has alarmed observers. The international community would do well to attend to the current blend of jihadist violence, national resistance and vested interests. 2009-09-16 14:39:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4AB0EA3368590/ Obama and Clinton's visit to Africa in July demonstrates the importance of the continent to the current US administration. But the president may yet face challenging hurdles in his dealings with African people and countries. 2009-09-16 14:38:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AA8E80F56BF4/ The recent elections in Afghanistan have been subject to widespread criticism. In the midst of the debate over how to react, the author assesses the implications for Afghanistan and the options for moving forward, based on his experience as an analyst and observer before and during the polls. 2009-09-10 12:52:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AA67636AB9B9/ In the midst of abundant criticism of the Afghan democratic system and the perceived illegitimacy of the recent election, Ershad Ahmadi considers the symbolic and logistical successes made by the country. Amidst ‘myriad challenges’ facing Afghanistan, the international community must come to terms with its system and start looking forward. 2009-09-08 16:25:29 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A9E4C2475EC3/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for August 2009 2009-09-02 11:43:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A9E46D50EBE7/ The Democratic Party of Japan’s victory in the Japanese elections on 30 August poses questions about the country’s future involvement in international security. As the Liberal Democratic Party has previously pushed the country towards remilitarisation and assertiveness, the election of the opponent may have huge implications on current security strategy. 2009-09-02 11:28:45 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A96780774EB3/ The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) equipment acquisition system has come under increasing fire over the last decade. And not without reason: huge effort, continuous change and much MoD hype has not brought improvement in delivery terms that we need. 2009-08-27 13:18:25 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4A956B97A1CFD/ Hew Strachan commemorates the death of Harry Patch, the last remaining British First World War veteran, and considers its impact on our recollection of the Great War. 2009-08-26 18:06:33 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/publications/journal/ref:A4A955A761D39A/ What should the UK’s role be in the growing political tussles over the Arctic? Important strategic choices need to be made in the rapidly changing polar region. 2009-08-26 16:53:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A952992C52DF/ As General Sir David Richard’s accedes to the post of British Army Chief of the General Staff, RUSI takes this opportunity to highlight his views on the future of warfighting and British Army organisation as revealed in his speech to the June 2009 RUSI Land Warfare Conference. 2009-08-26 13:36:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A8BD851388ED/ Against the background of a failing counter-insurgency campaign based catastrophically around lethal force, the question of legitimacy following the elections is the key to avoiding failure. 2009-08-19 11:50:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A8AB8E10E751/ It is unlikely that the forthcoming presidential election in Afghanistan will have an immediate impact on the ground. However the political direction of Afghanistan and the determination of NATO to maintain stability will be of crucial significance for the long-term security of South Asia and the rivalry between India and Pakistan. 2009-08-18 15:22:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4A83F3F862480/ Terrorist attack threat levels have been lowered by the UK Government, but this may not represent a decrease in radicalisation in British communities. More needs to be done to effectively deliver the Prevent strategy. 2009-08-13 12:08:01 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4A83F1941FCC4/ The outbreak of swine flu forces us to reflect upon the way the UK deals with pandemic threats. Analysing the challenges faced in recent months, governments must learn from this experience to strengthen emergency preparedness. 2009-08-13 11:57:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4A83EA47A8C86/ The globalising processes of enhanced communication and technological flows have created an interconnected world. Governments must now quickly respond to unexpected events around the world: both their shock and aftershock. 2009-08-13 11:27:16 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A71725688D36/ A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for July 2009 2009-07-30 11:13:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A6D7D483D5C3/ A new policy of ‘Double or Quits’ has recently emerged for Afghanistan. Following a surge in troop levels both the US and UK political leadership hope for a rapid improvement in the security situation, but without this calls for a reassessment of priorities will grow louder. There is, however, the opportunity for a ‘third way’, modelled on the British experience in Basra after 2006, where a reduced footprint provided the opportunity for the success of local Iraqi forces. 2009-07-27 11:34:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A6D7CBD846CB/ The recent riots in the capital of Xinjiang province in China involving the Muslim Uighurs have focused attentions once more on ethnic divisions inside China. In the sixtieth year of the People’s Republic, is this is a worrying sign of things to come or a wake up call for the government? By assessing the actions taken by the CCP leadership, one can get a better picture of China’s ethnic policies and how prepared they are for what the future might hold. 2009-07-27 11:16:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A66E108F204F/ The threat level to the UK from international terrorism has been reduced from ‘severe’ to ‘substantial’: the lowest it has been for more than four years. The move suggests there is cautious confidence within the security agencies. 2009-07-22 10:57:17 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A65C7F708148/ A round-up of articles relating to climate change and security in the world media for June 2009 2009-07-21 14:52:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A64536810277/ With numbers of cases of swine flu expected to reach into the thousands in the coming months, the UK Government will be tested on their preparedness and implementation of planning for this eventuality. 2009-07-20 12:24:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A60CA6E87B77/ With the deaths of fifteen UK troops in Afghanistan over the past few weeks, Britain is forced to re-think its strategy for strengthening the country. 2009-07-17 20:12:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A60A1AE6F3F5/ The trial of Charles Taylor is a milestone for justice in Africa; but it also has a global significance. Beyond the penny dreadful, stereotypical media headlines of dictators running for cover, this trial could also have a serious impact on domestic politics and foreign policy in London and Washington. 2009-07-17 17:09:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A5AFE9666718/ While greater numbers of helicopters and armoured vehicles are needed in Afghanistan, what British soldiers at the front want most are reinforcements to make operational success more certain and the political benefits more long-lasting. 2009-07-13 10:32:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A57630A8C4EC/ With the dispute of Iran’s election and new allegations of a plan by military officers in Turkey to discredit its own Islamic-rooted leadership, these seemingly-opposite governments both demonstrate a trend of uneasy relationships with their more progressive populations. 2009-07-10 16:54:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4A574164D0628/ Last month, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) published its ‘Proposal on Defence Program Outline’ for the next decade, which, apart from closer military co-operation with the US, includes the creation of an ‘intelligence community’. 2009-07-10 14:26:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4A573F14A1AC0/ Both Pakistan and the United States view good relations as crucial. But despite an alliance which goes back over half a century, mutual distrust and a feeling of suspicion still linger. 2009-07-10 14:16:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4A5733CE5557C/ The announcement of the next Future Defence Review to be carried out by a new Parliament marks the official beginning of a long process of discussions about the state of the Armed Forces, but the review of strategy has been going on for a long time before. 2009-07-10 13:29:57 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A5716BA17656/ House of Commons Defence Committee Report on Russia cites RUSI Whitehall Paper for expert analysis. 2009-07-10 11:37:34 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:C4A54B02CA0E9B/ The recent violence in China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, sparked by a race riot in distant Guangdong province’s industrial heartland ignited deep ethnic tensions between Uighurs and Han Chinese. The Uighur East Turkestan Islamic Movement now threatens to supplant the Tibetan independence movement as China’s greatest threat to internal stability. 2009-07-08 15:51:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A53695204DEC/ The Department of Health has now moved into the treatment stage of its pandemic flu response. What does this mean for the UK and what lessons have been identified during the containment phase? 2009-07-07 16:29:35 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A534954B1256/ Professor Michael Clarke, Director of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), welcomes the Ministry of Defence statement announcing a Defence Green Paper and forthcoming Strategic Defence Review 2009-07-07 14:12:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A520D871C423/ As the death of former US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara is announced, RUSI.org publishes remarks made by him at the Royal United Services Institute in 2001. 2009-07-06 15:43:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A4DEB373BC51/ The UK’s Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) programme has come under pressure in the media for cost increases and potential job cuts which may follow its completion. A recent think-tank report has questioned CVF’s future contribution and relevance to potential operations. These reports, however, neglect the demonstrated relevance of aircraft carriers in supporting a range of recent UK operations, and do not appear to appreciate the absolute value of carriers in fighting, and crucially deterring, conflict. 2009-07-03 12:40:18 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A4CA63D8E455/ A new RUSI report declares the MoD faces a budget cut of around 10-15 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2016 2009-07-02 13:26:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A4B2620A2286/ The date for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq has been dubbed the ‘National Day of Sovereignty’, but the quest for Iraqi stability is not over yet. Iraqi politicians and US officials alike must now commit to encouraging the war-torn country to stand on its own feet. 2009-07-01 10:04:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A4A2FA651F98/ The military coup taking place in Honduras on 28 June illustrates an enduring climate of political unrest. President Manuel Zelaya’s call for a referendum to allow him to stand for a second term of presidency have caused widespread outrage, resulting in his detention to halt the proceedings. As the coup creates chaos for the country, social tensions are heightened, but there may be some advantages for the Honduran President. 2009-06-30 16:32:58 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A48C9FB81A45/ Dr Tobias Feakin and Shiloh Fetzek’s visit to Mexico and Central America marks the launch of a project to investigate the impact of climate change on security and stability in the region. As the effects of the changing climate become increasingly apparent, Mesoamerican governments join RUSI in discussions on the arising security implications. 2009-06-29 15:08:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A44A941B2BB0/ When young men and women join the Armed Forces they do so with the full realisation that they may be required to lay down their life for their country. In return for this sacrifice, they should be afforded the same human rights protection as every other British citizen. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has worked to ensure that the human rights of military personnel are protected. It is with great pleasure that we join with them in celebrating Armed Forces Day 2009. 2009-06-26 11:56:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A437242C5592/ The UK’s new Cyber Security Strategy outlines governmental response to these new threats: Britain will work closely with international networks to identify and prosecute a new brand of ‘e-criminal’. 2009-06-25 13:53:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A42142744AA5/ The UK’s first Armed Forces Day provides the opportunity to celebrate the contribution of members of all three services. Donations to service charities and popular lobbies for armed forces issues underline the high public regard for British troops. However, in our celebration, we must not lose sight of the broader challenges to defence policy, or an unwillingness to match public expenditure to levels of admiration. 2009-06-24 13:16:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A4201DDDE238/ In recent years the operational demands placed upon the Territorial Army have moved beyond what would traditionally be regarded as defence of national interest. Professor Ian Beckett explores the growing reliance on the Territorials as a manpower reserve for the regular army and their declining traditional significance as an organisation for the projection of military values in society. 2009-06-24 12:06:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4A3F560F8E842/ Sovereignty over Arctic resources can be determined by existing maritime conventions, but security challenges in the region may yet suggest a role for NATO in the High North. 2009-06-22 11:02:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A38EE046DCC4/ Bjoern Seibert argues that the United Kingdom should end its involvement in the A400M military transport programme. Operational needs, budgetary shortfalls and existing concerns over the programme means that the UK should opt for alternative viable off-the shelf-solutions. 2009-06-17 14:27:07 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A37B57E17C6E/ David Kirkpatrick examines the reports of the MoD’s major projects and pulls out the issues and deficiencies behind the headline figures. 2009-06-16 16:08:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A37B4DBB152F/ This article argues that an integrated acquisition system could save up to 40% through productivity savings, and illustrates this point by considering three different industrial case histories. 2009-06-16 16:06:08 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A37B40E62396/ Professor Karen Carr asks why MoD is not good at learning lessons from operations, looks at the current problems, and then discusses what can be done to improve matters. 2009-06-16 16:02:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A379EFE9C1BA/ Graeme Davis reviews AirLand Battle21:Transformational Concepts for Integrating Twenty-First Century Air and Ground Forces by Ellwood P Hinman IV, Thomas E. Jahn and James G Jinnette. 2009-06-16 14:32:51 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A379D9658FF0/ Comment from Bill Kincaid's programme on funding and defence acquisition for BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight. 2009-06-16 14:26:48 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A379B293A660/ Graham Jordan examines the MoD's Defence Technology Plan, produced in February 2009, and finds many real disappointments in it. 2009-06-16 14:19:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4A379678AA082/ Four leading experts examine the question of defence inflation and debate the extent of higher defence inflation in relation to non-defence sectors. The effects of productivity improvements and the credit crunch on defence spending and inflation are considered. 2009-06-16 13:57:02 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A3285C29C265/ UK jihadi terrorist cells are chiefly self-help groups consisting of untrained, or semi-trained, dangerous amateurs leading some police professionals to predict that this will seem like a golden age of counter-terrorism – when we were both successful and lucky; according to new research paper by the Royal United Services Institute. 2009-06-13 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A3239B31FE2E/ Swine flu is now officially a global pandemic. Over the next few months, the plans and procedures the UK has developed to deal with this contingency will be put to the test. 2009-06-12 12:24:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A30FCD938D08/ The Lebanese elections were carried out peacefully, demonstrating progress in the democratic process, but a successful day of polling cannot completely cover remaining tensions between 'March 14' and 'March 8'. 2009-06-11 13:50:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A2D1215BB2A1/ North Korea’s recent military posturing has increased international interest in Kim Jong-il’s successor. Focus is now directed toward Kim Jong-un, third son of Kim Jong-il and reportedly heir apparent. In this commentary John Hemmings examines the challenges his young age and limited time to forge alliances with key members of the leadership will pose to his future rule and regional stability. 2009-06-08 14:35:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A27FE9CA400C/ Obama’s Cairo speech has fulfilled the Obama administration’s determination to change in tone and substance the US dialogue with the Muslim world. It revealed an understanding of current political realities and the core beliefs of all parties. Through personal engagement he emphasised that violence should be rejected as a political tool. While Obama will have won credit to manage the challenges ahead, he must still show the moral authority to act in the face of criticism. 2009-06-04 18:06:44 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4A26AB1E9B754/ His Excellency Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri gives an overview of Morocco’s position in international security 2009-06-03 17:58:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A26436289B1F/ Piracy off the cost of Somalia has become an increasingly salient international issue. These questions and answers provide a background understanding of the phenomenon and survey possible responses from the shipping industry and the international community. 2009-06-03 10:44:58 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/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:N4A16668977F6E/ The application of ‘deterrence’ in the twenty-first century requires a greater level of understanding non-state actors, such as insurgents or Al Qa’ida, to effectively counter the threats they pose, a two day forum at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has concluded. 2009-05-22 09:55:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A1588EB894C1/ Recidivism rates would suggest that Guantanamo has proven an effective experiment in criminal rehabilitation. But an examination of the statistics when compared to recidivism rates for US criminals, who receive greater transparency and supervision of re-entry into civilian life, points strongly to the innocence of released Guantanamo suspects. 2009-05-21 18:10:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A152897E6DB7/ The European Union’s summit with Russia, which begins today, will achieve nothing substantial. The relationship between Moscow and the rest of the continent is stuck in a time-warp, largely of Russia’s making. And, until European leaders are prepared to rebuff Russia’s old imperial inspirations, no serious dialogue can be expected. 2009-05-21 11:20:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A141A617027C/ The Sri Lankan Government is claiming victory but no insurgency is ever beaten by force alone 2009-05-20 16:02:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A14108283741/ The cross-party Intelligence and Security Committee Review is critical of MI5 record keeping after it reveals that the 7 July bombing ringleader had featured in surveillance more often than was previously thought, though he was never identified as a priority. Though the committee attributes this shortcoming to an overstretched Security Service, it will not do much to subdue calls for a wide-ranging enquiry. 2009-05-20 15:19:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A12DBAD5CF7F/ The Judgement handed down on 18 May by the Court of Appeal does not radically alter the existing parameters of combat service for military personnel. Rather it confirms the previously held view that soldiers should be accorded all reasonable protection within the context of operational conditions. Future litigation will clarify the decision made by the Court of Appeal and will also further serve to allay the fears of operational officers. 2009-05-19 17:19:56 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A116595F1491/ Following the release of China’s defence white paper, an enormous amount of attention is being paid to China’s naval and air force modernisation as well as its nuclear and missile forces. However, it is the PLA’s less-discussed army that is going to play the most critical role in safeguarding China’s security interests in 2009. 2009-05-18 14:51:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A0C42435442D/ ISAF’s Commander, General David McKiernan, was unceremoniously replaced on Monday 10 May 2009 with General Stanley McChrystal. The decision by the Obama Administration is a signal of intent to change the strategic landscape in Afghanistan and also tackles head-on the challenges that hampered ISAF’s effectiveness in the past. 2009-05-14 17:13:53 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A0AD49643FE4/ China’s Sixtieth Anniversary Naval Review served as an opportunity to remind the international community of its meteoric rise and relevance to international security. The event also acted as a milestone for China’s armed forces, putting the world on notice that China intends to have a fully-fledged blue-water navy by 2050. 2009-05-13 15:11:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A0A8EF2C9DBF/ The Obama Administration’s call for a fresh start with Iran have so far been met with hostility, a result of political battles within Iran’s governing faction. Yet the political squabbling masks a tentative movement in Iran away from hostility and towards engagement. 2009-05-13 10:32:10 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A098D5F09D0E/ In recent years, technology and terrorism have combined to make mass surveillance both feasible and tolerable in the public mind. But what are the net gains as we trade in our right to privacy for security? 2009-05-12 16:01:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4A08588D0AE24/ This RUSI conference analysed the recent decision by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for the Sudanese president. This report presents the findings and debate. 2009-05-11 17:58:08 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49FCE0A01E12E/ Troops need to believe that they risk their lives for things that are genuinely important. 2009-05-03 01:12:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49FAC19FEDEFF/ The acquittal on 28 April 2009 of three men accused of helping plot the attacks leaves a large number of questions unanswered. The much anticipated Intelligence and Security Committee report may help provide a clearer picture and improve future response. 2009-05-01 10:41:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49F9BEE224FA0/ The undoubted bravery and professionalism of British troops in Iraq disguised the deeper strategic failings of their mission. Leaders need to learn from the mistakes in Basra as we now concentrate in Afghanistan. 2009-04-30 16:10:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A49F8813DAC4B9/ The infamous US raid in Mogadishu in 1993 demonstrates a profound failure to observe the principles of war. Can the lessons from this fated mission better prepare special task forces for the future? 2009-04-29 17:33:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A49F880D743DC2/ To counter the threats of strategic overstretch, financial squeeze and battle fatigue, the UK must take the lead in developing and promoting European defence capability. 2009-04-29 17:31:25 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:C49F6D4479F1E8/ Obama's presidency has been greeted with abundant goodwill in the Middle East and his rhetoric thus far has only bettered relations. Much depends on the concrete steps that will follow his fine words. 2009-04-28 11:08:43 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49F5E419E2C7B/ As swine flu spreads towards the UK, health services and emergency planners around the country will be waiting to see if this becomes the global influenza pandemic the world has feared. 2009-04-27 18:02:20 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49E72AA69DE2E/ The US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has outlined plans to ‘profoundly reform’ US military spending. They include curbs on significant weapons programmes and a boost to more strategically focused projects. The underlining themes behind this new policy will certainly have implications well beyond the US defence acquisition community. 2009-04-16 14:05:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49E6EE69EAE45/ Assistant Commissioner John Yates has been parachuted into the job of the UK’s most senior counter-terrorism officer. He was appointed amidst a crisis created by his predecessor. The affair underlines the tough brief that the new incumbent must master, whilst negotiating a treacherous political terrain. 2009-04-16 09:40:24 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/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/analysis/commentary/ref:C49DB11644DE78/ NATO's current maritime operations are important and effective, but their scope is limited by fickle political agendas. The Alliance needs to look beyond current flashpoints to future risks and develop a new maritime strategy. 2009-04-07 09:50:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49D3EA300B8E4/ The G20 Summit will entail the biggest security operation London has ever seen. The manner in which agencies deal with the influx of heads of states and legions of protestors will be instructive for the 2012 Olympic Games. 2009-04-01 23:29:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49D0A6015E14B/ The celebration of NATO’s sixtieth anniversary will be accompanied with renewed skepticism about the Alliance’s role and relevance. However such calls are not new, and though NATO faced a major challenge to its unity and coherence in the Bush years, the Obama Administration is breathing new life into the Alliance 2009-03-30 12:10:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49D0A29F1E7FF/ As NATO marks its Sixtieth anniversary, many analysts will argue that members of the Alliance have sufficiently overcome their differences to launch a new Strategic Concept. This new Concept would see a rationalisation of Europe’s military capability and would envisage a ‘minus US’ strategy for some NATO operations. 2009-03-30 11:50:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49CFF9763279C/ Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has launched two initiatives that would improve its relationship with countries in the Middle East. Whilst there are undoubtedly common interests on which to build, the public perception of NATO in the region leaves much to be desired. The Alliance must tread carefully if it wishes to build lasting relationships in the region. 2009-03-29 23:44:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49CCEA0F20F42/ This is a lousy time to be hitting sixty; and the candles on the birthday cake are as likely to be lit in response to a power cut as a celebration. Getting older is no more fun for an alliance than for its individual leaders. NATO saw in its fortieth birthday on the verge of triumphant success in the Cold War; its fiftieth as itwent into its first shooting war with a minor European country; and its sixtieth at the centre of a second shootingwar in a minor Asian country that may turn out to be its last. In the midst of global chaos caused by the collapse of traditional international structures and the major power shifts that the economic crisis is already causing, can NATO honestly look forward to a seventieth birthday in anything other than failing health? 2009-03-27 15:16:48 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C49CCBF65505B6/ Christopher Coker: NATO has expanded beyond its initial notion of an Atlantic community. No longer is it delineated by the Iron Curtain, and the Alliance has resisted calls to define itself against Islamic fundamentalism. NATO still needs a new self-understanding, key to which will be a clearer sense of its relationship with Russia. 2009-03-27 12:03:55 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C49C12155A9421/ Following the Gaza crisis, pledges of aid for reconstruction are helping to strengthen the political will to create an effective Palestinian Unity Government. Although many challenges remain unresolved, some encouraging signs have emerged from the early stages of reconciliation talks. 2009-03-18 16:30:17 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49C3B3F1078AD/ Now in its third year, the British - German Dialogue reverted back to London with RUSI and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) co-hosting the last round on 13 March 2009. 2009-03-13 15:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49B6A81F45693/ Pakistan is at risk of collapse. Increasing threats to its integrity on the economic, political, and military fronts may constitute the biggest existential threat that Pakistan has faced in its sixty-one year history. 2009-03-10 17:51:42 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49B54D4772D26/ The murder of two soldiers in Northern Ireland is the latest and most horrific manifestation of increasing dissident activity there. The Real IRA which carried out the shootings remains marginal and fragmented. How far the killings risk undermining the peace process, will depend on how the security and intelligence agencies and politicians in Northern Ireland, respond to them. 2009-03-09 17:10:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49B4F2FD1EB40/ The Director of RUSI Professor Michael Clarke has been appointed to the new National Security Forum, alongside a distinguished independent panel of world experts in security. This group is tasked to study specific security questions posed by Government. The committee held its first meeting on 9 March at 10 Downing Street. 2009-03-09 10:47:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49AE5994D2339/ 2009-03-04 10:45:53 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A49AE5AA500071/ Afghanistan looks set to provide another difficult year for coalition troops. Worse still, it is becoming increasingly clear that Pakistan is not up to the job of extending its writ throughout all of its declared territory. 2009-03-04 10:40:39 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/journal/ref:A49AD66BAE47B9/ Government expenditure is being placed under increasing scrutiny and there have been voices claiming that Trident is an unnecessary expense. Julian Lewis counters this argument and advocates the necessity of maintaining and renewing Britain’s nuclear deterrent. 2009-03-03 17:22:09 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A49AD6576E681E/ Britain has possessed its own nuclear weapons for just over fifty years and is laying plans to keep them going for the next half-century. But Trident replacement is not the best use of government money. 2009-03-03 17:17:07 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49AD1AC3B4FE4/ The Asia Security Studies Programme at RUSI is pleased to announce that Mr Chiaki Akimoto, a senior security correspondent at NHK, has been made an Associate Fellow. 2009-03-03 12:02:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49ABC3C56FFA0/ The House of Commons Defence Committee has published a damning report on Defence Equipment, highlighting the failure to translate strategy into an affordable equipment programme. 2009-03-02 11:47:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49A7C35DD8E9A/ Power-sharing government in Zimbabwe will be a difficult balancing act. Competition between the MDC and ZANU-PF as well as intra-party struggles could lead to instability or to dangerous compromises, but for the moment the GNU is Zimbabwe’s one sign of hope. 2009-02-27 10:44:44 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N49A6DBCF2F267/ Key areas of co-operation identified for international, regional and national practitioners and policymakers. 2009-02-26 18:17:11 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C49A3DC77588B5/ The US Director of National Intelligence is right, it’s not just protectionism that we need to worry about; the financial crisis could contribute to global instability as key actors focus less on international security. 2009-02-24 11:43:12 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C499A9D0B560E9/ The Afghanistan Opinion Poll 2009 should wake up the international community to the necessity for a change in approach. Global actors have to engage with the reality on the ground, and stop trumpeting ineffectual and imported strategies. 2009-02-17 11:31:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4991906A055E3/ News that two Saudi nationals formerly held at Guantanamo Bay returned to Al-Qa’ida in Yemen has raised questions over whether or not terror detainees can be safely released. Rehabilitation programmes may not offer cast-iron guarantees but they should not therefore be abandoned. 2009-02-10 14:39:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49906F67ADFEE/ A comment made by David Miliband on Kashmir caused outrage in India after he inadvertently breached the fiercely defended separation between the Kashmir question and the problem of terrorism in Pakistan. Indian sensitivities over Kashmir could well cause problems for the Obama Administration’s much-touted regional strategy in South Asia. 2009-02-09 18:05:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4990051938E13/ Working with the BBC, RUSI analyses the latest opinion poll charting Afghan attitudes. The results reveal a number of positive trends but also growing scepticism about the foreign intervention. 2009-02-09 10:38:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C498C298546144/ The regional elections in Iraq took place in January in a much hoped for atmosphere of peace and security. The results will begin to show whether Iraq remains a patchwork of conflicting groups, or whether progress is being made to draw the country together and develop a sense of national unity. 2009-02-06 12:19:22 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:C497F5797BD5F0/ The remarkable alliance between the Rwanda and the Congo governments and the arrest of Laurent Nkunda offers hope for the future, but internationalising the conflict further may prove problematic. 2009-01-27 18:53:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C497D9F21ECFCD/ However disheartening the current war in Gaza has been, it can become the catalyst for such productive peace negotiations that will lead to the two-state solution. The latest conflict in Gaza has demonstrated to both sides that war can no longer improve their position over each other substantially enough to justify the cost involved. 2009-01-26 11:34:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C497D7D7A9DA1E/ The UK's close ties with the US are well placed to endure if we allow for full debate and disagreement and avoid unrealistic expectations of what it can achieve. 2009-01-24 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4979E8FE7E6C9/ The UK’s first ever government document on the UK-China relationship aims to prepare British diplomacy for a new phase in China’s development as a rising power. In doing so, Britain must tread carefully as it helps China to become an important multilateral partner in international security. 2009-01-23 15:59:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4975C037EF319/ Barack Obama’s election has dramatically improved America’s image overseas, but the new President is likely to have to sacrifice international goodwill in order to obtain objectives he considers important. 2009-01-20 12:18:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4975B44E719E6/ Expectations are unrealistically high, and the style of American political leadership will change more than the substance – yet the inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s first black president is hugely significant, and the very problems he is inheriting could enhance his chances for success, and perhaps even for greatness. 2009-01-20 11:36:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4975B2E0005D3/ Barack Obama will face complex legal and political challenges as he closes Guantanamo Bay. Though his efforts to win international co-operation have already begun to yield some success, the legal ramifications of the situation are likely to dog the administration for years to come. 2009-01-20 11:21:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4975B072F3093/ Many commentators, eager to see the back of Bush and tempted by Obama’s promise of change, have anticipated radical shifts for US policy in Afghanistan. However, in the short term at least, differences from the Bush administration’s approach look disappointingly minor. 2009-01-20 11:11:17 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4974657829413/ RUSI hosts defence conference with EU Czech Presidency. 2009-01-19 11:56:48 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4974675D6548C/ Barack Obama’s appointment of an intelligence outsider as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency signals a break with Bush-era intelligence policy. If the Obama administration allows intelligence to rank low on their list of priorities, however, they risk neglecting the acute threat that terrorism and traditional espionage pose to the US today. 2009-01-19 11:46:34 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C496F1DC545E4B/ Hamas has repeatedly stated that it has an army of 20,000 men that are willing to defeat their ‘Zionist enemy’ regardless of the cost, echoing the rhetoric of the second intifada (2000-2005). However, there is a crucial difference between the Hamas of the second intifada and the Hamas we see in Gaza today. 2009-01-15 11:35:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496C7AEB68B4A/ Israel’s actions in Gaza are designed to deal with more than the present challenge presented by Hamas – there are long term existential issues at stake. If Israel is to deter its neighbours from becoming involved in wars in the future, it must set back the strategic penetration of Iran and its radical axis. 2009-01-13 11:32:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496B4E1762972/ The culture of resistance in the Arab world has become more uncompromising and more anti-European as a result of the attacks on Gaza and the round of international diplomacy that has followed it. Israel and its supporters have already suffered a major strategic defeat. 2009-01-12 14:06:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496A403CE6D75/ The Indian government has defied its own hawks by seeking to work with the Pakistanis and pursue the attackers of Mumbai. Pakistan must now respond in kind and join the Indian government in resisting belligerent voices in favour of those calling for peace. The status quo requires immediate and bold action from both sides, with international patronage, before it is too late. 2009-01-11 18:59:56 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496A10B7D39F6/ The UK needs more troops on the ground to relieve pressure in Helmand, but unless an increase is accompanied by significant victories elsewhere, the Coalition’s long-term prospects are not good. A new approach to strategic thinking in Afghanistan and the means to give some effect to it are sorely needed in the new year. 2009-01-11 15:31:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496A0E4B79557/ The year 2009 will start the way 2008 ended; with the Zimbabwe question unresolved. Foreign military intervention is unlikely to take place, and in the present situation a neighbouring country will find it difficult to justify invading Zimbabwe. If the MDC wish to give force to their ultimatum, they should not allow themselves to be steamrollered into joining a Government of National Unity. 2009-01-11 15:22:34 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4967534B32087/ In the first public interview ever given by a serving Director General of MI5, Jonathan Evans claims that the high number of prosecutions of suspected terrorists has ‘chilled’ the enthusiasm of terror networks. Although the UK is making headway against the terrorist networks within its own borders, the long-term fight against terrorism will be won by upholding liberal democratic values rather than adopting the Guantanamo approach. 2009-01-09 13:41:04 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N498039C07FC8B/ The New Year will be an exciting one for the RUSI National Security and Resilience Department. Firstly, 2009 will see a change of name – to the National Security and Resilience Department. We feel the new title better reflects our role and research interests as we continue to expand our research portfolio. 2009-01-06 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49622D9BA891C/ Congo is the third largest country in Africa and possesses vast mineral wealth, but its immense economic potential has never been realised. If Africa is gradually shaking off its image as ‘the hopeless continent’, today the Congo would still epitomise the ‘hopeless country’. 2009-01-05 16:00:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4961F98592F4B/ At last the prospects for stability in Iraq seem good. With many changes expected in 2009 there is a real opportunity for the Iraqis themselves to seize the initiative and claim back their sense of sovereignty. Of course there are hurdles to clear such as provincial elections, defining the status of Kirkuk and managing sectarianism without the impartial US forces, but the current momentum should carry the Iraqis through. 2009-01-05 12:16:25 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C495E44985A8AB/ The underlying logic to the current Israeli military response in Gaza is that Hamas can somehow be destroyed. Instead, the strategy will fuel support for Hamas and will feed the single narrative of suffering that sustains Al-Qa’ida and its global ideological affiliates. 2009-01-02 16:48:16 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N496B1DD58C4F1/ In 2009 RUSI will be undertaking several research initiatives to address a number of issues that have emerged. 2009-01-01 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A494BA78D782BB/ Years of near-sightedness, unfavourable legislation, imbalances, and disproportionate defence spending have lead to a crisis of confidence in the Pakistani economy, and the investment climate is in its worst state in decades. As a result, a serious international threat emanates from the economy of Pakistan, a struggling nation in a region where some of the world’s most dangerous terrorist organisations have established working relationships and operational infrastructure. 2008-12-19 13:54:28 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C494B9295ACCE1/ As the UK announces its withdrawal from Iraq, an overall judgement of its deployment should be a favourable one. Although it has become clear that the softer British approach is no longer appropriate, the UK contingent has made significant progress in preparing the Iraqis to cope with their own security. 2008-12-19 12:27:19 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A494A877BD9F6A/ The forthcoming defence review will have to respond to pressures on resources, acknowledge the need to build public understanding of defence, and consider the best means to conceive of effects-based operations. 2008-12-18 17:26:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A494A8733DABE4/ Britain’s overall military strategy must be dominated by maritime considerations, and the national security policy that the strategy serves has to remain within reach of, though not always in lock-step with, that of the United States. 2008-12-18 17:24:11 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A494A86FBAEAF3/ Whatever adjustments to the military procurement programme are made in the defence review, the UK will still be a major military force with a future aggregate capability superior to that of any other US ally. 2008-12-18 17:23:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C494A850A9D0E9/ This summer's Pitt Review, and the Government's response, should ensure that the Civil Contingencies Act Enhancement Programme is based on bitter experience and not just the best considered planning assumptions. 2008-12-18 17:16:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A494A832FA3A40/ Matthew Hughes examines the role of US Marines regarding the deaths of civilians on the island of Saipan in 1944. 2008-12-18 17:07:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N494B76B8AC75E/ As the European Union launches a counter-piracy operation in Somalia (EU NAVFOR), the likelihood of an institutional ‘beauty contest’ between NATO and the EU is again in the offing. 2008-12-15 17:14:40 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N494A7D427226D/ The Europen Security Programme at RUSI, in association with the Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian Embassies in London, hosted a Baltic Security Dialogue on 10 December 2008. 2008-12-10 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49381BA04AF43/ India’s internal security reforms have not matched the pace of the liberalisation of its economy. Counter-terrorism forces lack a unified command, adequate training or resources to meet domestic and cross-border threats. In order to develop a coherent counter-terror doctrine, security reforms must enhance co-ordination between security agencies and government whilst transcending party politics. 2008-12-04 18:07:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4937CBF5C198D/ Although religious tensions between Christians and Muslims are a major factor in the recent violence in the Nigerian town of Jos, the disturbances there are also symptomatic of wider systemic problems in Nigeria. 2008-12-04 12:27:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C493693A069803/ The Ministry of Defence points to the recent success of some acquisition projects as it defends itself against criticism made in ‘Changing the Dinosaurs Spots’. But the key issue is not the relative success or failure of individual projects but the overall performance of the MoD’s acquisition organisations and how their cultures affect that performance. 2008-12-03 14:12:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4933F8F741177/ The right response to these attacks for the leaders of both Pakistan and India is not to cast blame on each other’s government but to foster a spirit of solidarity. In turn, Pakistan must go the extra mile to establish a clear break between terrorists and the rest of Pakistani society and government. 2008-12-01 14:52:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C492FBA5404B2B/ Ahead of the national elections in India, and so soon after renewed unrest in Kashmir, eyes will be on the communal tensions in India for answers to the Mumbai attacks. 2008-11-28 09:33:57 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C492FB46BDC814/ Terrorist attacks in India spring from a complex and combustible mix of indigenous discontent, tensions in Kashmir, the pervasive hand of al-Q’aida, and fraught Indo-Pakistan relations. As the dust settles from the Mumbai attacks, it is an open question as to which direction the apportionment of blame and pursuit of the perpetrators may head. 2008-11-28 09:07:11 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C492D7CC824145/ In preparation for its 'Defence in the Round: The United Kingdom’s Needs, Priorities and Resources' conference, RUSI releases a discussion paper posing twenty key questions about the UK's national military strategy. 2008-11-26 17:13:39 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49269D338D73D/ The Congo crisis is central Africa’s most complex and destructive conflict, and one for which there is no quick fix. Co-ordinated local, regional and international peace talks and humanitarian interventions are a starting point, but ultimately it is the people of the DRC who will have to resolve their country’s fundamental problems. 2008-11-21 11:42:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C492691049A922/ The European Union is set to launch its first naval operation off the coast of Somalia. A number of operational and legal challenges will have to be confronted. 2008-11-21 10:49:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:N4926E42ADC55D/ The European Union is set to launch its first naval operation off the coast of Somalia. A number of operational and legal challenges will have to be confronted. 2008-11-21 10:49:15 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4922D5938A99B/ The EU is to launch a naval operation to counter piracy off the coast of Somalia. Challenges for Operation Atalanta abound, from the very basic – it is often difficult to distinguish pirates from fishermen, to the very complex – the EU is not a recognised entity under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and thus the operation will need to comply with the domestic anti-piracy laws of all participating states. 2008-11-18 14:47:59 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C49186A291F947/ RUSI Director Michael Clarke, speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour, suggests that Gordon Brown has the chance to bring European powers together as they readjust to the forthcoming Obama administration. 2008-11-10 17:09:13 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49143F81377CB/ The position Barack Obama will inherit in Latin America is stronger than is often claimed. Making real progress in the region, however, will prove difficult for the President-elect. 2008-11-07 13:18:01 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49132786DFE29/ There are unlikely to be early and major changes to US plans for Missile Defence under an Obama Administration. But as the Russians plan to install missiles in a possible response to the initiative, debates on the controversial European ‘Third Site’ segment of the US defensive shield could well intensify. 2008-11-06 17:23:18 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49130D1F97F19/ US policy towards Pakistan is inextricably tied up with its activities in Afghanistan, and Obama cannot afford to ignore it. If he is to have any hope of mending the US’s troubled relationship with the state, a fundamental reassessment of the situation is essential. 2008-11-06 15:30:18 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4912E44281C25/ President Obama has promised to learn from his predecessor’s failures. But he may also end up benefiting from some of Bush’s foreign policy achievements, however meagre these may be. 2008-11-06 12:35:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4912E44281C25/ President Obama has promised to learn from his predecessor’s failures. But he may also end up benefiting from some of Bush’s foreign policy achievements, however meagre these may be. 2008-11-06 12:35:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4911AFC29B6F6/ The Obama campaign turned American politics upside down. His approach to campaign financing revolutionised the rules of the game, stirred unprecedented interest, and a larger, more informed electorate. Obama has transformed American politics, but will he revolutionise American foreign policy? 2008-11-05 14:40:59 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4911A37924F59/ As leaders celebrate an Obama victory across European capitals, they should also be prepared to deal with a hard-faced man under pressure who will feel he has the right to expect much more from European partners. 2008-11-05 13:47:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C490B2FE0A02D5/ The United States and Iraqi governments are currently at loggerheads over the nature of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) which allows US forces to continue in Iraq beyond 31 December 2008. The key issue for an agreement is a clarification of Iraq’s sovereignty. 2008-10-31 16:20:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4901F98C2E4DF/ The former UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Sir Kieran Prendergast, opened the Crisis in the Horn of Africa conference on 23 October 2008. This is a summary of his address. 2008-10-24 17:38:08 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4901E9B4BB48C/ Libyan President Muammar Al-Qaddafi has transformed the international perception of his country in recent years. But Libya's rehabilitation may not quite be the model it first appears. 2008-10-24 16:29:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4901D0D3BF0BA/ This article explores the issues surrounding the Ergenekon scandal, a case which sheds light on the 'deep state' in Turkey. 2008-10-24 14:42:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48FF51B4BDA34/ Speaking at RUSI earlier this week, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General John Cradock outlined how NATO is managing its procedural and strategic challenges. He argued that success is within the alliance’s reach if it can develop a comprehensive, integrated and flexible approach and the necessary political will. 2008-10-22 17:18:40 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N493023F16707A/ Edward Lucas, Deputy Editor International Section and Central & Eastern Europe Correspondent for The Economist, came to present the latest edition of his book at the Institute and discuss Russian-Western relations in the aftermath of the Georgia crisis. 2008-10-14 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48F4AFA229132/ Depending on the severity of the global economic consequences of the current financial crisis, Britain's Ministry of Defence may have fewer resources to face more dangers in a radically-changed geopolitical environment. 2008-10-14 15:43:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48ECE0E937D26/ The credit crunch is making people wonder about geo-strategic analogies and think differently about risk. Possibly the main strategic danger is that politicians pre-occupied by financial crises will not respond with adequate speed to potentially explosive strategic issues. 2008-10-08 17:43:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48ECE0E937D26/ The credit crunch is making people wonder about geo-strategic analogies and think differently about risk. Possibly the main strategic danger is that politicians pre-occupied by financial crises will not respond with adequate speed to potentially explosive strategic issues. 2008-10-08 17:43:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48E0FBFB0EC6C/ The latest arrests of terror-suspects in Germany highlight the authorities’ success in preventing attacks in that country. But this episode also represents the increasing threat to the country and the difficulty Germany faces in balancing security with civil liberties. 2008-09-29 17:03:13 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A48DCF033DD420/ The ruling AKP’s foreign policy of ‘strategic depth’ invites the possibility of restructuring relations between the East and the West on a footing that reconciles its traditional roles with both. 2008-09-26 15:23:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A48DCEA9200F8C/ The conflict that flared-up in the Caucasus between Georgia and Russia heralds uneasy times ahead for Russia and the West. 2008-09-26 15:00:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48DCA23E5E4AE/ Occurring at the same time as a precipitous decline in Pakistan-US security co-operation, the bombing of the Marriot hotel in Islamabad heightens the need for Pakistan’s political and security institutions to harmonise their own efforts against jihadi insurgents, but illustrates the magnitude of this undertaking. 2008-09-26 09:51:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48D7BCD134023/ As the inquest into the shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes in 2005 opens today, the task at hand should not only be to apportion blame but also to consider the technologies and the procedural changes required to prevent a similar tragedy from occurring again. 2008-09-22 16:45:49 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48D3BEA78B2D3/ Despite operations in Afghanistan, the NATO Secretary General confirmed to a RUSI audience that the alliance has no ambition to become a global policeman. Events in the Caucasus have helped put this fact into perspective. 2008-09-19 16:03:22 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48D3A951F1F49/ One of the many issues that face General Ray Odierno as he settles his massive military frame into the chair left empty by General David Petraeus is how to deal with the militias. Maintaining the momentum of the recent military successes relies on the continuing professional development of the Iraqi Security Forces. But if these forces are to have credibility the militia issue must be tackled. 2008-09-19 14:31:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48D23787C2A20/ The West may be upset that Mugabe remains, but without its aid, this historic deal will founder 2008-09-18 12:14:36 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N48E3681C1E84B/ On 15 September, Mr Wesseling and Mr Voorhoeve came to discuss their views on Peace-building and International Organisations' reform as seen from the Netherlands. 2008-09-15 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48D8D09B47AD2/ Knox Chitiyo explains what the deal between Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe means for Zimbabweans and the future of their country. 2008-09-12 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48C7C1FD79ABA/ The outcome of the recent trial of airline bomb plotters at Woolwich Crown Court brings to sharp relief the disconnect between the work of counter-terrorism practitioners and the perceptions of the general public. 2008-09-10 13:48:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48C6AC1C23250/ The failure of a jury to convict eight men who were accused of a plot to blow up transatlantic planes should not diminish Britain’s counter-terrorism strategy. The eight were accused of conspiracy to murder and it demonstrates that due legal process is essential to maintaining the moral high ground in the ‘war on terror’. 2008-09-09 18:04:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48AEEA256E020/ The ambush and the loss of French soldiers in Afghanistan may well be described as a tactical setback if not defeat, but at a strategic level, the insurgents are nowhere near victorious. 2008-08-22 17:34:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48AA9C3E5FA37/ Musharraf came across as a larger-than-life heroic figure in the war against evil for whom it was appropriate to make exceptions. Now outmanoeuvred by his own political miscalculations and with no allies to give him cover, the former general had no option but to leave. 2008-08-19 11:21:03 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A3FDC319A3B/ Georgia’s ‘mini war’ may be over, but its implications will reverberate for years to come. Russian-Western relations will nosedive, and the East Europeans will push both NATO and the EU into adopting more hostile policies towards Russia. The US will also start to take the Russian challenge more seriously. A new ‘Cold War’ is not inevitable, but a hostile climate in East-West relations is now a certainty. 2008-08-14 10:42:32 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A2C7F4BDC36/ As the conflict between Georgia and Russia unfolded in the Caucasus, the West found itself lacking any kind of meaningful riposte. In fact, the response from international bodies responsible for conflict management has been so timorous that it raises important questions regarding Europe’s collective security agreements. 2008-08-13 12:47:17 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A20D977C550/ Unable to offer Georgia military support, the United States has been left in an uncomfortable position where it could not be seen to be abandoning one of its most important regional allies. Still worse lies ahead: it must reassure the East Europeans that the Georgia episode is not the start of a 'softer' policy towards Russia, and it may also have to rebut accusations that, through its vocal support for Georgia, it actually encouraged that country's leadership into the military adventure. 2008-08-12 23:24:54 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A1565C23765/ The recent conviction and sentence of Salim Hamdan for ‘supporting terrorism’ only serves to highlight the problems presented by Military Commissions. With the closure of the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay after the US Elections now almost a certainty, their days are numbered. 2008-08-12 10:26:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A0B419E4BCA/ As European foreign ministers gather for an emergency meeting and the diplomacy to halt the violence in Georgia intensifies, we must take stock of the performance of the EU’s foreign policy in this conflict. The conclusions are tentative, but still unmistakable: yet again, Europe scores poorly. 2008-08-11 22:52:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A08074B93E4/ A timeline of the Georgia-Russia Conflict 2008-08-11 19:11:14 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48A072E180F06/ Georgia's military strategy seems to have relied upon a delayed Russian military response, due to Putin's absence from Moscow, and likely predicated on the belief that President Medvedev would not take any action without Putin being present. This strategy was flawed. As a result, Tblisi could see a consolidation of Russian control over South Ossetia and Abkhazia. 2008-08-11 18:20:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C489C7233E0E3A/ The outbreak of fighting between Russia and Georgia has brought Europe to one of the most dangerous moments in East-West relations since the end of the Cold War. And, if a ceasefire is not arranged in the next 24 hours, matters can get far worse. Europe’s ‘frozen conflicts’ are now red-hot. 2008-08-08 17:24:46 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C489C2A7C4A6C7/ Pervez Musharraf's resignation as Pakistani President could usher in the most turbulent period in Pakistan’s recent history. As Western governments look helplessly on, the need to initiate confidence-building measures between Pakistan and the West could not be more urgent. 2008-08-08 12:16:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4899AD298B907/ Devoid of full context and without appropriate perspective, it is all too easy to view the problems in Afghanistan as insurmountable, the adversary as invincible and the mission as doomed. A credible assessment can be achieved if viewed in the long-term. 2008-08-06 14:59:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C488DF47C136A0/ Those responsible for the latest atrocity in Istanbul could well have struck to coincide with the prevailing political crisis in Turkey. It remains to be seen whether their action has made any impact. 2008-07-28 17:35:01 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/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/analysis/commentary/ref:C488611CDABBB4/ Radovan Karadzic – one of the world’s most wanted war criminals – was arrested yesterday by the Serb authorities. It is a big triumph for international justice, but the legal process is only beginning. 2008-07-22 18:01:09 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/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:A485BABF4456DF/ An Obama presidency could represent the best chance the US has had in decades to change perceptions about its global role, though reservations about the candidate's inexperience persist. 2008-06-20 14:38:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C48577A840039A/ As the Irish reject the Lisbon Treaty, what are the options are left for the European Union as key member states seek ever closer union? 2008-06-17 09:52:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4856D0A29C360/ The United Kingdom announces an increase in troop numbers – the highest level so far – only days after Britain mourned its hundredth combat death in Afghanistan. But the sacrifice and the rise in troop levels should not distract us from the military successes in that country and the focus required by the international community to reap a positive legacy. 2008-06-16 21:46:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C484FE18753415/ On May 9 2008, General (retired) Xiong Guangkai, Chairman of the China Institute for International and Strategic Studies (CIISS) gave a speech highlighting three major adjustments to China’s security policy. 2008-06-11 15:32:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C484FE18753415/ On May 9 2008, General (retired) Xiong Guangkai, Chairman of the China Institute for International and Strategic Studies (CIISS) gave a speech highlighting three major adjustments to China’s security policy. 2008-06-11 15:32:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C484F6575C06B2/ There are sufficient judicial safeguards in place to protect civil rights and fundamental principles of liberty. The pre-charge proposals are necessary and we must make the right decision. 2008-06-11 06:45:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C484F62DCDC7EF/ Pre-charge detention has now become the unsophisticated but easily observed weather vane of Government intent on security. Government must consider the rhetorical significance of extending detention. 2008-06-11 06:34:25 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4844463594F61/ This report analyses the importance of maritime forces and the use of the sea in Government defence and security policy and in the public consciousness as a whole. 2008-06-02 20:14:29 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C483D752727A12/ Passage taken from the joint RUSI Transatlantic and European Security Programme study entitled 'NATO's Strategic and Operational Challenges'. 2008-05-28 16:26:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4832FE3F8F8A4/ The Royal United Services Institute, in association with the Royal Danish Embassy in London, hosted a discussion dialogue on “Rethinking European Security Architectures?” on the 19 May 2008. 2008-05-19 17:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C482C37D86C34E/ The latest stand-off between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government underlines the primacy of the Shia movement. They have now fundamentally challenged the terms of the grand bargain between Lebanon’s many different sects and confessions. 2008-05-15 14:18:40 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4811B5B3C9E82/ The international response to climate security threats has been ‘slow and inadequate’ and nations need to integrate climate change into their security policy to prepare for worst case scenarios, according to new research from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2008-04-23 11:45:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N48171734EF2E6/ To mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War, the Royal United Services Institute has published a major retrospective on the conflict. 2008-04-09 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47E2900157AE8/ Climate change represents a new type of national security threat, requiring innovative institutional arrangements and unprecedented levels of international co-operation. The UK’s National Security Strategy sets out a bold plan to deal comprehensively with these challenges. 2008-03-19 16:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47E2972B1A3B5/ The National Security Strategy re-emphasises the importance of the Prevent strand of the Government’s existing counter-terrorism strategy and describes the importance of the role of wider society in aiding effort across the ‘four Ps’. 2008-03-19 16:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47E2940AB3F21/ The Government’s National Security Strategy has provided a useful articulation of the great diversity of threats facing the UK. Does this articulation, along with its intention to create a National Risk Register, signal the adoption of a genuinely risked-based approach to security? 2008-03-19 16:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47E2955944075/ The National Security Strategy is the first step in opening a dialogue between the UK Government, its international security partners and the public. It forms a framework into which all subsequent strategy and policy must fit. 2008-03-19 16:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47E107DF91012/ Reliable predictions of climate and weather systems have grown ever more important in modern warfare. 2008-03-19 12:32:35 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:C47DAC6B0B98CE/ A speech by Rt Hon Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Secretary General, NATO, 1999-2003) at the launch of Whitehall Paper 68 ‘Preventing War in Macedonia: Pre-emptive diplomacy in the 21st Century’. 2008-03-14 18:48:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47CEC491C191C/ The Turkish military incursion into Iraq has been declared a military success, but it will neither solve its internal problems nor contribute constructively to relations with the neighbouring Kurdistan region in northern Iraq. 2008-03-05 16:10:58 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47CBEBC7124B4/ Dmitry Medvedev – a polite, unassuming official who never ran for any elected office – was proclaimed as Russia's next president after the 2 March election. But beneath the coreography, there is much political uncertainty. 2008-03-03 12:23:19 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N47EB82187AF37/ NATO's continued commitment to security in the Balkans formed part of a three-conference programme organised by RUSI ahead of the next NATO summit in Bucharest. 2008-03-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47C2A7467D3C4/ On 11 January, Japan’s parliament enacted a law to resume refueling operations in support of foreign vessels participating in anti-terrorism operations near Afghanistan. To some, the decision represents a long-term shift away from Japan’s pacifist foreign policy. 2008-02-25 11:37:21 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C47B9782C8AAFD/ Kosovo has declared independence, yet it has achieved anything but. The West’s acceptance of this new ‘status’, without safeguarding the rights of Kosovo’s minorities, will weaken the little moral authority it may have over Moscow and Beijing. 2008-02-18 12:21:36 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N47B4E10C9F25A/ An independent analysis published in this month's Journal argues that defence and security need to be overseen in parallel by Government and Parliament 2008-02-15 00:50:24 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:C479AEE81E8F91/ President Musharraf's intrepid speech at RUSI highlighted his fraught relationship with the West. Whilst Pakistan should remain ever present on the global conscience, the nature of Western involvement in Pakistan's myriad domestic problems should be dictated by the country's sovereign interests. 2008-01-26 08:26:50 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4799BF46C1CE7/ The new Counter Terrorism Bill 2008 proposes several changes to existing UK laws but it is the controversial extension to the period of detention without charge that has grabbed most of the media attention. As Jacqui Smith presented the Counter Terrorism Bill to Parliament on 24 January, the furore surrounding the pre-charge detention period for suspects cast a shadow, leaving scant consideration among the media and politicians alike for other important aspects of the Bill. 2008-01-25 10:54:18 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: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:A478CC1B17B4FF/ Looking into the structures which define Europe’s relations with its southern neighbouring region, this article calls for further developments in EU-NATO co-operation within the security arena. 2008-01-15 14:23:04 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A478CC5BE445F6/ This article explains that part of the problem in Cyprus is that Greek Cypriots still do not know what they really want from a settlement, or whether they want one at all. 2008-01-15 14:00:00 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:C4774D085D2EC0/ 2007-12-28 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4767F7FC47AEB/ In the run up to the South Korean Presidential election, a number of significant events are taking place that will impact North-South relations. 2007-12-18 16:45:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A476275A50097B/ While Japan is experiencing political paralysis, the political debate and news coverage focuses largely on the daily political minutiae and not the broader strategic political issues at hand. 2007-12-14 12:23:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A476275A50097B/ While Japan is experiencing political paralysis, the political debate and news coverage focuses largely on the daily political minutiae and not the broader strategic political issues at hand. 2007-12-14 12:23:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47627380647AF/ This article argues that global warming and environmental destruction will lead to international realignments that could have serious domestic repercussions within those states that make them. 2007-12-14 12:13:54 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47626F9975257/ War in Sudan is never straightforward. Multiple and interlocking internal conflicts have drawn in myriad international actors and 'globalized' the violence. 2007-12-14 11:57:16 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47626BCA07A16/ Despite the succession of high-profile setbacks in Colombia's campaign against the FARC, the dominant trend of 2007 has in fact been one of accelerating operational momentum in the counter-insurgency campaign. 2007-12-14 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N47616079DFD16/ The cost to the British Army of illegal drug-use is nearly the equivalent of losing one battalion a year, a cost higher than fatalities and serious casualties in both Iraq and Afghanistan. 2007-12-14 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C475D20974C2F1/ Many commentators say that Samina Malik was convicted of a 'thought crime'. In fact, the self-styled 'lyrical terrorist' was guilty of crossing a line that is defined in law and is being punished for doing so. 2007-12-10 11:29:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4753F1E0553A7/ In Washington, although Brown's foreign policy does not appear much different to Americans, the UK seems to have lost some prestige. 2007-12-03 12:10:35 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4753EE1D1E014/ The simplistic logic of US policy in Pakistan which posits a dichotomy between these two core aims is misleading and should lead to a broader reassessment of US policy in the war on terror. 2007-12-03 11:54:44 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4753E5994E291/ United Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, has swept the Russian parliamentary election. But the battle for power is only beginning: the critical moment will arrive in March next year, when Mr Putin steps down from the presidency. 2007-12-03 11:18:37 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C473DBBF531865/ The newly-revealed counter-terrorist measures (revealed 14 November) places an emphasis on protecting the very fabric of our society. It will be the continuing and necessary functioning of society, its ability to adapt, adjust and overcome, that makes terrorism so ordinary, pathetic, lethal and impotent. 2007-11-16 15:52:27 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C473D74EEDAD06/ The speech made by Gordon Brown on 14 November, in advance of the National Security Strategy which will be published in the next few weeks, sets out a strategy for preventing future terrorist attacks on the UK. Much of the new content of Brown’s speech pertained to Lord West’s review of physical security measures within the UK. These included the introduction of barriers to keep potential vehicle borne bombs away from key areas and designing bomb-resistant features into new buildings. 2007-11-16 10:47:18 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:C4738298C88C99/ There is an absolute need for a further, and significant, increase in the defence budget. 2007-11-12 10:30:33 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C473826483022F/ Musharraf’s declaration of emergency rule weakens an already unstable political system which has deep implications for security within Pakistan and the wider region. 2007-11-12 10:11:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A473078F47E369/ Historically, and in the case of India, the ‘political’ aspect of military hardware acquisition has played a deterministic role in choosing suppliers. 2007-11-06 14:24:23 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4730783AE5E49/ Last September’s foiled terrorist attacks in Germany have precipitated a fierce debate on anti-terror legislation. 2007-11-06 14:21:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C472B3D713E8B9/ Yesterday, an Old Bailey jury ruled that London’s Metropolitan Police had broken health and safety laws and unnecessarily put the public at risk in the hours before fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes. 2007-11-02 15:11:35 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C47285E8959CA5/ The Turkish Prime Minister has other constraints to hold him back, for the moment at least. 2007-10-31 10:54:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47275D48D1C3C/ The UK Government has just launched a consultation on the use of War Powers and the Royal Perogative. 2007-10-30 16:38:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47220147C7A2F/ The European Security Programme looks into the implications of the upcoming Libson Treaty in the field of security and defence. 2007-10-26 16:10:18 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A471C785BBB5A6/ On 29 July 2007, the Bush Administration announced plans to provide an estimated $63 billion worth of advanced weaponry to several of its key allies in the Middle East. 2007-10-22 11:23:07 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4718E2C48D6F0/ In the early hours of 19 October 2007 in the port city of Karachi blasts intended to assassinate the returning leader of the Pakistan’s Peoples Party, Benazir Bhutto, killed 130 people. 2007-10-19 18:01:52 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4718E2184CCBC/ The return of Benzir Bhutto and her attempted assasination suggest a turbulent period for Pakistani stability 2007-10-19 18:00:30 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4718DE99DDBD9/ The attack marks beyond any doubt seepage between Pakistan’s political and security woes. Serious doubts must now shroud the practical feasibility of Pakistan holding its parliamentary elections in three months time. 2007-10-19 17:48:26 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C470FA2094C263/ Will it end up in a blind alley? 2007-10-12 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C470F8354C3836/ RUSI’s fourth annual resilience conference took place on 19-20 September 2007, supported by a diverse cast of speakers, perspectives and issues. The conference was framed around the idea of ‘delivering resilience’ and, to this end, sought to explore the themes, policies, mechanisms and organizations that are central to delivering resilience for the UK. 2007-10-12 15:25:14 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C470E1C4C0F8CC/ The validity of the US forces' figures for insurgent caualties is difficult to judge beyond the certainty that they will not be accurate. 2007-10-11 13:55:34 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4705FEC66BFA2/ RUSI announces a new programme devoted to the contemporary challanges facing British Security Policy. 2007-10-05 10:13:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46F90F06A59F5/ Violent interventions in the sovereign space of other states are rapidly becoming a familiar feature of contemporary global politics. 2007-09-25 14:39:32 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/news/ref:N46F0DDB73C0ED/ General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker comes to RUSI to share their assessments on Iraq. General Petraeus warned of the devastating consequences from premature drawdown of forces. 2007-09-19 09:30:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46EEB82D98F54/ Foreign Policy Implications of Fukuda's Candidacy 2007-09-17 18:25:31 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46EE8C1BA48B6/ For British leaders Iran may seem like a basket case at present, but it has to be handled politically not militarily. 2007-09-17 15:16:47 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:C46E90E60CF79E/ Which way will Japanese Foreign Policy go in the Weeks Ahead? 2007-09-13 11:18:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A46DBE39D46D99/ *Free Access* Following severe floods in many areas of the world this summer, Alan Gunne-Jones considers the extent to which flood risk can be minimised or even avoided, with particular reference to the implications of urban planning. 2007-09-03 11:36:40 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46D82171D49D7/ 2007-08-31 15:13:24 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46B7042DF0ADC/ The concept of 'patriotic blackness' is crucial to any understanding of Africa's stance towards Robert Mugabe's regime. 2007-08-06 12:21:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A46B701778B42F/ The recent Turkish elections delivered a landslide victory for the AKP. What was crucial about these elections? 2007-08-06 12:09:45 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46A880130DE53/ Barely a month into his Premiership, Gordon Brown has unveiled his new security proposals. 2007-07-26 12:06:20 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C46A71C37CFECF/ The Ministry of Defence today has formally announced that it will place a contract to build two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy. 2007-07-25 10:55:22 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/news/ref:N46923C4602EC4/ 'RUSI's Maritime Studies Programme is happy to provide the following information on the Royal Navy's forthcoming conference, as part of General Dynamics' 'Whither Warfare' series, which will be held onboard HQS Wellington, London on 14 November. Please note that this is not a RUSI event.' 2007-07-09 14:49:24 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4692115BBD5F7/ Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government is looking shaky, to say the least. Although initially riding strong on his policy of rapprochement with China last Fall, the Abe administration has been hit by a number of scandals since December. Abe’s popularity has plummeted to 28% (July ‘07) from a high of 60% (Sept ‘06). 2007-07-09 11:00:00 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A468E5C9029295/ Although American officials now speak of US foreign policy in terms of transformational diplomacy, in fact it is actually a conceptual repackaging of the same foreign policy goals. 2007-07-06 16:15:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A468E5C6CB8B26/ While the SCO languished in relative obscurity after its conception and the gaze of the world was diverted by the events of September 11 2001, more recently the SCO’s activities have prompted increased scrutiny by the US and its regional allies in East and Central Asia. 2007-07-06 16:14:55 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A468E5B8FC9956/ There has been a veritable ‘tidal wave’ of political capital expended on the topic of climate change. Within this new focus of political and media attentions, the topic of climate change as a security issue has become an increasingly debated area by academics and politicians alike. 2007-07-06 16:11:28 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C468BA7F92D0FF/ As of Wednesday, 4 July, the current threat level in the UK remains at Critical, having been raised to this, the highest of five possible levels, on Saturday 30 June following failed car bomb attacks on Central London and Glasgow Airport. 2007-07-04 15:04:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C468A125C1E6E1/ In the early hours of Friday 29 June 2007 a sharp-eyed paramedic, attending an incident at a central London nightclub, reported a suspect vehicle to the Metropolitan Police. 2007-07-03 10:17:09 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4689189D4A2F1/ The failed terrorist bombings of London and Glasgow allow a collective sigh of relief. Initial analysis suggests that the bombs were viable and if detonated would have caused massive loss of life, injury and damage. 2007-07-02 16:26:15 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4688C1EFDC3D0/ Dramatic pictures of flooding across the UK broadcast over the last few days vividly demonstrate how fragile our people, towns and infrastructure are in the face of unrelenting nature. 2007-07-02 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C468510DFEF92E/ Turkey: The Transatlantic Energy Hub - by Alexandros Petersen 2007-06-29 15:05:21 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C467BA20D7FE41/ 2007-06-22 11:31:04 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4677EC3654709/ Al-Qai'da strategy is more in keeping with the boardroom of a multi-national business than a military campaign headquarters. Therefore looking at how modern business practices have evolved over recent years may provide both an insight into the current threat to the UK and ways to counter it. 2007-06-19 15:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C4655C554553AA/ Whether you are subject to a control order or are being hounded publicly for absconding from one, your personal liberties are somewhat curtailed. We ought to try to think creatively about how we increase the use of normal legal process. 2007-05-24 18:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4641B11C85EFD/ RUSI hosted a one-day conference on Climate Security in Asia on 24 April. This conference was part of a series of activities throughout 2007 exploring the link between Climate Change and security. With a panel of experts from India, China and the UK, this event was a catalyst for debate on mitigation/adaptation arguments and a unique perspective on the dilemma faced by growing Asian powers. 2007-05-09 12:00:00 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C462C7605F0D4B/ What should be made of the recent spate of helicopter losses in Iraq? Are they a series of unfortunate coincidences, an indication of poor practice in coalition activities or the result of enhanced insurgent operations? 2007-04-23 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4613CAF04AB58/ After the American Empire - by Professor Michael Cox, LSE 2007-04-04 17:00:57 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:C46080D68E3CB6/ In light of the established evidence, the Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel seems bizarre 2007-03-26 19:14:26 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:A45F66F11684A9/ In the wake of China’s successful anti-satellite test in January 2007, observers are scrambling to interpret the signals. The unveiling of such weapons suggests a policy of ‘pressure-point warfare’. 2007-03-13 09:00:00 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/news/ref:N45E4628A86181/ RUSI is pleased to announce its Autumn 2007 Transatlantic Forum Series. This series will examine global perceptions of the United States, six years after 9/11. In keeping with tradition the Transatlantic Forum events will have very limited seating so as to encourage discussion and debate. Register early to secure a place. 2007-02-27 16:00:00 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:A45E2BD4F10E8D/ Now is the time for a public debate on the nation’s military strategy and the new security environment 2007-02-26 11:05:06 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45E2AD89A250E/ Redeploying troops from Iraq to Afghanistan makes perfect military and political sense 2007-02-26 09:54:59 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A45D999F185CB3/ The multinational (that is, Ethiopian and US) intervention in Somalia has attracted a great deal of comment and criticism. However, despite its flaws, this intervention may yet have a positive impact. The current Somali experiment in power-sharing might just work. 2007-02-19 12:37:10 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A45D996252CA69/ The heat may be rising on Ahmadinejad, but Tehran’s fundamental strategic position has not altered. 2007-02-19 12:21:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45DC2E3D755F0/ 2007-02-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A45E2B9B51A41D/ To defend Britain's interests, Britain must combine 'soft' with 'hard' power argues Prime Minister Tony Blair. 2007-02-01 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45DC2D1FDD341/ 2007-01-25 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A459BB8BB5A995/ Criminal prosecution is central to the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. But its commitment is strangely ambivalent. This is most readily exhibited in relation to the use of intercept communications, currently inadmissible in the criminal justice system. 2007-01-03 14:07:57 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:C4579A715A0C5E/ Some Thoughts on the ‘Special Relationship’ 2006-12-08 17:56:20 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/publications/newsbrief/ref:A45618EE4D667E/ Criticism is mounting over Pakistan's role in the conflict in Afghanistan, and there is growing unease in the West over its role in the 'War on Terror'. With upcoming country elections, Musharraf has to make compromises to stay in power. 2006-11-20 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C455881069666E/ Has the MI5 chief's warning on 9 November updated our appreciation of the the terror threat in the UK? 2006-11-13 14:33:40 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N4552FBC5AFBF6/ But analyst Michael Williams of the UK-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, told CNN the Democrats could "make life very difficult" for U.S. President George W. Bush. 2006-11-08 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4551D40D18091/ Kathleen Durkin analyses the new White Paper on German Security Policy and the Future of the Bundeswehr (October 2006) 2006-11-08 12:57:51 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C47ECCD062E4E4/ 2006-11-08 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A453F4BB6E78B1/ A National Theatre of Scotland production. Written by Gregory Burke, Directed by John Tiffany. Currently touring Scotland and coming to London in 2007. 2006-10-25 12:38:35 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45488CCF9CAC6/ According to a new paper produced by Jeff Michaels, associate fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), an influential Whitehall think-tank, the fledgling all-volunteer Iraqi armed forces are “not fit for purpose” and will need massive military support from the West for some time to come. Michaels bases his argument on the fact that the new Iraqi forces are essentially a “light infantry army” which lacks any heavy armour and support units. Without conscription, he claims, “many of the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who should be employed in military service are currently unemployed, and provide a steady source of recruits for the insurgency”. 2006-10-22 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45488CCF9CAC6/ According to a new paper produced by Jeff Michaels, associate fellow of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), an influential Whitehall think-tank, the fledgling all-volunteer Iraqi armed forces are “not fit for purpose” and will need massive military support from the West for some time to come. Michaels bases his argument on the fact that the new Iraqi forces are essentially a “light infantry army” which lacks any heavy armour and support units. Without conscription, he claims, “many of the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who should be employed in military service are currently unemployed, and provide a steady source of recruits for the insurgency”. 2006-10-22 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4538E2591AE95/ 2006-10-20 15:53:19 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4538E034F182D/ 2006-10-20 15:47:41 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C45379B5261023/ Whilst allowing intercept evidence into open court can possibly address existing civil liberty concerns, it could conversely result in a fundamental revision of counter-terror strategy. 2006-10-19 16:43:17 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/news/ref:N45488F879AD78/ "China will have to compromise in terms of tolerating a nuclear power on its doorstep -- its primary aim is to retain regime stability in North Korea," said Alexander Neill, head of the Asia Programme at Britain's Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. 2006-10-15 12:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N45488E0CD5065/ Amyas Godfrey, a former British army officer at the Royal United Services Institute, said officials have responded to public pressure to set a timetable for a withdrawal from Iraq by saying that it will come "when the job is done." So it is significant, he said, that the army chief has said: "We should be leaving." 2006-10-14 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A452E517720DEB/ Is Dubai about to become the world’s most obvious target for Al-Qa’ida? 2006-10-12 15:30:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A452E517720DEB/ Is Dubai about to become the world’s most obvious target for Al-Qa’ida? 2006-10-12 15:30:43 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/news/ref:N454896FC505E9/ In a survey carried out by the Royal United Services Institute, the military think-tank, UK weapons makers lauded the defence industrial strategy - designed to give companies greater clarity on future defence spending - as "clearly born of a business mindset". 2006-10-05 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4511722161B16/ While the current threat to the UK may have the appearance of being a new phenomenon, the effective ‘infrastructure’ has existed here for many years 2006-09-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C44E5877FD7759/ After a month long war, perhaps the most significant in the Middle East in its recent history, are we now witnessing a new regional order? 2006-08-18 10:38:44 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/news/ref:N44E1DE6301FDE/ Garry Hindle responds to news that the thwarted terror plot exposed weaknesses in aviation security by stating technology to detect traces of chemical explosives in the air was “still in its infancy”. 2006-08-11 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N44DC788353962/ Experts say a small amount of explosive material could be devastating. "It may not take a huge blast," says Suraj Lakhani, a researcher on counterterrorism at Royal United Services Institute, a think tank that advises the British government on security issues. "If the person detonating [an explosive] sat near a window or near the fuselage, it could cause a big enough hole to bring the plane down." 2006-08-11 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N44E1AF4B14701/ Chris Pope said the shutdown of Heathrow Airport and the intense security in Britain, the United States and elsewhere suggests that "someone else might be out there" capable of an airliner attack. 2006-08-11 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C44D0719016D80/ 2006-08-02 10:35:54 http://www.rusi.org/news/ref:N44DC793958E1C/ Chris Pope says that new terrorism alert system will help government, the security services and the police have clearer assessments of the threats faced. 2006-07-31 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A44C9D1925128E/ The existence of Guantanamo Bay remains unacceptable. It is time that it should close. 2006-07-28 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A44B5218447712/ Has Canada’s multiculturalism encouraged divisions rather than integration? 2006-07-12 17:21:26 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A44B5218447712/ Has Canada’s multiculturalism encouraged divisions rather than integration? 2006-07-12 17:21:26 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C446C81DB13675/ Within days of the London terror attacks, we have heard a great deal about how terrorism in the UK has entered a new era. 2006-05-18 15:17:27 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A446B20E547DBD/ It might just be that the interventions of the 1990’s, ‘Blair’s Wars’ and the ‘War on Terror’, will find their places in history as the beginnings of a Second Hundred Years’ War. 2006-05-17 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A446B20E547DBD/ It might just be that the interventions of the 1990’s, ‘Blair’s Wars’ and the ‘War on Terror’, will find their places in history as the beginnings of a Second Hundred Years’ War. 2006-05-17 14:00:00 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:A44315A02C8E6D/ Of all the regions of the world, why did Rumsfeld and all have to walk into this one – and now? 2006-04-03 18:24:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4430FAAF08076/ The codification of the ‘Long War’ in the 2006 QDR means that although relations between Washington and its European allies have improved recently, in the long term the Long War paradigm does not support this trend. 2006-03-03 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C43F081ED04B85/ 2006-02-13 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A47419A458DEAD/ The reformation of the FBI is a product of the continuing post-11 September 2001 investigations of the US intelligence community. 2006-02-01 14:00:00 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/newsbrief/ref:A43847DD621033/ The relative marginalization of Africa has rendered the continent a breeding ground for greater international security threats. 2005-11-23 14:35:03 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:A4354D4ADD16A9/ Installed power on naval surface combatants has steadily grown over the past few decades. The principal reasons for this are two fold: ships have got larger and faster, and ships have more power demanding mission-systems. This paper examines the technical drivers behind the trends. 2005-10-18 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A437B5029E7FEE/ The illustrious but least-known General Dempsey has been treated so poorly by military historians not because his role was unimportant or because his abilities were in doubt, but simply because he was content to let others hog the limelight. 2005-10-01 15:00:00 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/newsbrief/ref:P42FC71DECF09E/ the challenge the UK now faces is to strike the right balance between securing the transport system to prevent repeats of the events of 7 and 21 July 2005 and maintaining the ability of the transport system to support our society. 2005-08-12 10:54:38 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P42FC71DECF09E/ the challenge the UK now faces is to strike the right balance between securing the transport system to prevent repeats of the events of 7 and 21 July 2005 and maintaining the ability of the transport system to support our society. 2005-08-12 10:54:38 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C42D690D7B2C67/ 2005-07-14 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P42AEF290BC835/ We talk too easily of Islamic terrorism as though the two were synonymous when any good Muslim will tell you that the opposite is true. 2005-06-14 16:06:56 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P426FAA5ECA8AA/ 2005-04-27 16:06:06 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA24E21BE470/ In advance of the expected General Election in May, the Rt Hon Geoffrey Hoon MP, Secretary of State for Defence, outlined his party's policy of defence. 2005-04-13 13:00:00 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/journal/ref:P42565352E7D69/ Ten questions on UK defence policy and military strategy that need to be considered for the upcoming General Election. 2005-04-08 10:48:02 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C42528744B491A/ There is an outstanding invitation from President George W. Bush Jr. to the United Kingdom, and other allies, to join the United States in a Global Ballistic Missile System. So far, Tony Blair has made no response, or at least, if he has, the nature of the response has not been made public. Many believe that, if there has been a response, it is along the lines of: "Ask me again after the election." There is, however, a widespread belief that, at official level, discussions about how any deal might be done have been going on between the UK and the US for many months. Last Autumn, there was a flurry of press speculation, soon dampened down, that officials had indeed agreed a deal to place interceptor missiles in the UK. 2005-04-05 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA24C8E6762F/ In advance of the General Election in May 2005, The Hon. Nicholas Soames MP, Conservative Party Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, outlined his party's policies on defence. 2005-04-04 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C425A8BCA8FF29/ Installed power on naval surface combatants has steadily grown over the past few decades. The principal reasons for this are two fold: ships have got larger and faster, and ships have more power demanding mission-systems. 2005-04-01 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BA248B065F78/ Ahead of the election Paul Keetch outlines the Liberal Democrat policies on defence 2005-03-15 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P422C425FB973A/ The debate about the use of intercepts is hardly just a tiny aspect of the wider legal framework of the fight against terrorism, but one of its most important elements. 2005-03-07 12:00:31 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:P4214B51ECA8AA/ As with the reports which provided the impetus for US and UK intelligence service reforms, their styles are very different. 2005-02-17 15:15:42 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/analysis/commentary/ref:C41B5DFC5E0839/ Arafat is dead. Across the Arab world, the news was greeted with an outpouring of shock and mourning that dwarfed anything we have seen in the West since the generation of WWII leaders died. 2004-12-07 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P419A352D04C9A/ Despite the implausibility of the idea, there are a number of concrete sources and arguments that connect the regime with the terrorist organization 2004-11-16 17:13:16 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C41B5E2BFD9309/ Published in the RUSI Newsbrief, November 2004. 2004-11-08 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C41B5E2BFD9309/ Published in the RUSI Newsbrief, November 2004. 2004-11-08 00:00:00 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/journal/ref:P41739A3041D29/ The British Army has at various times stated that it intends to preserve that which is best in the regimental system as part of any organizational and structural changes that might occur in the future 2004-10-18 11:25:52 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DBAC40DCBA/ This article advocates a robust public health programme to buttress bio-defence initiatives. 2004-09-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB98880299/ This article reports on efforts to shut down terrorist finances. 2004-09-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB915C105A/ This article proposes a unique solution to the security problems plaguing Iraq's oil infrastructure. 2004-09-01 15:00:00 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/newsbrief/ref:P41459E84704D9/ China’s remarkable economic growth during the past quarter-century has surpassed its ability to fuel its economy and has been forced for the past decade to import a steadily increasing percentage of its energy. 2004-09-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:P4145972DDBB99/ In a crucial area, with direct implications for national security and for high level policy making, the intelligence communities in the United States and Britain had got it wrong. 2004-09-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P4129D0A009ADC/ Our intelligence community costs upwards of £1.5 billion annually, and prides itself on the top level assessments of its much admired Joint Intelligence Committee (the JIC), yet something went wrong. 2004-08-23 12:10:23 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C41090E10A5ECC/ Médecins Sans Frontières Pulls Out of Afghanistan 2004-07-29 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:P40F68C9CCA8BC/ 2004-07-15 14:54:36 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB6A667914/ This article analyses the threat to commuter rail transportation. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB62F947AA/ This article provides a solution to the problem of containerised cargo tracking and security. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB5CE6A93A/ This article details the co-operation between Czech and Slovak weapons of mass destruction experts and Greek planners for the Athens Olympics. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB55953DCD/ This article outlines the maritime security challenges facing the US. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB49F0736C/ This article examines way to curb the use of gemstones in the terrorist financing. 2004-07-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C40AB913E66BA2/ 2004-07-01 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7dd41d3b/ The threat from international terrorism is with us for a long time. This article illustrates that countering terrorism is an important issue, and not one limited to the intelligence agencies and the police. 2004-06-18 12:23:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7dd9e99b/ The terrorist methodology includes both old and new means of attack. The importance of the conjunction of the old and the new is that there is a key role for combined endeavour to enhance defence and reduce public danger. 2004-06-18 12:23:46 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7d2f19bb/ As a commander,Lieutenant General John Kiszley is concerned not so much with how to persuade to join the Armed Forces, as with what he is looking for from those individuals who come under his command. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7bf814db/ Securing supplies of affordable energy is absolutely vital to maintaining Europe’s security and competitiveness in a rapidly globalizing world. It requires a strong Europe which can both reform its domestic energy markets and act coherently beyond its borders. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7c9bbe5b/ War spurs innovation, and the First World War has quite rightly been pinpointed as a huge accelerator for technical modernity and the radio made an almost quantum developmental leap, not only revolutionizing war but also altering society irrevocably. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7d1cf6db/ Commodore Tim Laurence and Stephen Prince reinvigorate the debate on the future contribution of Britains maritime forces to joint operations. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7be5f1fb/ Regardless of the negative image the United States and Saudi Arabia may have in each other’s media, 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7c899b7b/ Alex Tucker examines whether there is a need for a new vision for Britian’s Reserve Forces, by comparing and contrasting Haldane's Defence Review with the SDR in order to identify the fundamental principles that a new Vision Statement. might encompass. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7bd99b7b/ Since the end of the Cold War it has become much easier to tackle security issues by positive action. Western actors can go out to stop fights or even start them with no risk of escalation into world war, and relatively little exposure to classic tit-for-tat retaliation. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7c7d44fb/ Singaporean analyst Mark Hong explores Singapore’s new approach to security in the aftermath of 9/11. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7c6555bb/ The ultimate success of the United States and her allies in the war on terrorism will depend upon myriad variables. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 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:J40c1f7c90259c/ Peter Viggers MP discusses the impact of the 1998 Strategic Defence Review and the increasing inability of the nation’s Volunteer Reserves, especially the Territorial Army, to meet the requirements that the nation has a right to expect of them. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7be0259c/ Saif Al Islam Al Qadhafi, son of Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi and heir-apparent, outlines his thoughts on peace and security on the African continent. 2004-06-18 12:23:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7aebe56b/ Brigadier Mungo Melvin considers three main issues in relation to army doctrine. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 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:J40c1f7ad3f62b/ One of the most striking post-11 September transformations is taking place in the US military. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b879fab/ The war in Afghanistan is the most recent example of an asymmetric war between the ostensibly milita 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a7afb0c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b757ccb/ The language of terrorism has become the rhetorical servant of the established order, wherever it mi 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b57036b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a8d1deb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b0a5ecb/ John Cross discusses writing 'Gurkhas at War'. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7baa37ce/ The successful employment of Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missiles (TLAMs) in Kosovo and Afghanistan 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7af83beb/ In presenting his Party's response to the New Chapter Paul Keetch discusses the future of British Defence Policy. 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:J40c1f7ad9c28b/ An outline of how the US Navy might bring its capabilities to bear to oppose modern day threats to the US homeland and to America’s allies. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b8d6c0b/ David Ian Hall takes a brief canter through what was a rather tempestuous relationship betwee 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ac7a129/ Britain had one major advantage in the Battle of Britain: the world’s first long-range early-warning radar chain. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b69264b/ Michael Codner provides a compelling round-up of UK military options and the implications of war in Iraq 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a87518b/ Westminster Medal for Military Literature - Winners Address and Response 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b51370b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a6ea48b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ae04cac/ This article is more about society than technology. A political situation exists in Britain in which senior politicians are struggling to make sense of the digital agenda. 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7afe084b/ Bernard Jenkin, the Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, assesses the New Chapter to the Strategic Defence Review 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7bb0c1db/ Wars are costly. Yet the government has marginalized discussions about the costs of a possible war o 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:J40c1f7b93f62b/ In response to John Peaty’s article on the subject of desertion in Italy during the Second World War 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b7b492b/ The foreign policy of Saudi Arabia over the past half century has been based upon a careful balancin 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a93a80b/ In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the United States in September 2001, the British Govern 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a81852c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b6ef2ab/ In this concise overview of the War on Terror thus far, Paul Rogers argues that understanding 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a752eab/ 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b04926b/ Geoff Hoon, the UK Secretary of State for Defence presents an overview of the New Chapter to 2004-06-18 12:23:44 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79fc338b/ The Royal Navy of the future will be nothing if it does not make a telling contribution to the joint 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79b9746b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79d2216b/ At its Prague Summit in November 2002 NATO will address the thorny issue of enlargement. What it is 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a1aaceb/ Six decades after his death, Major General Orde Charles Wingate still provokes strong opinions. Pers 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79ad1deb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79e4444b/ The period between 1871 and 1914 offers clear parallels to the world today, according to Robert T Foley 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a02bdab/ The philosophy behind the UKs processes of force development, requirements capture and operational p 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f794dba2b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79c5caeb/ Admiral William J Fallon, US Vice Chief of Naval Operations, reflects on the legacy of Lord Trenchar 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79f09acb/ The issue before NATO’s Prague summit in November is no longer whether a NATO enlargement will take 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79b3a80b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a5c81ab/ The one glaring omission in moving towards a more balanced defence/offence strategy is a sound policy for the inclusion of US allies. 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a5c81ab/ The one glaring omission in moving towards a more balanced defence/offence strategy is a sound policy for the inclusion of US allies. 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7947edcb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7942216b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79d7edcb/ Dr Jamie Shea, NATO Director of Information and Press, mounts a robust defence of the Alliance in th 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f797e566b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79ea10ab/ Smart Acquisition was born with the defence equipment programme that emerged from the Strategic Defe 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7954444b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a088a0b/ A former British military official reflects on his experiences with the Pathans and what might be done to end the cycle of conflict in their ancestral homeland. 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79ddba2b/ Six months on from the horrific attacks of 11 September, the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staf 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a0e566b/ The British way of warfare is quite different to that of others - a fact that reinforces the politic 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a68d843/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7972bdab/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 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:J40c1f79609acb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79f6672b/ The UK Minister of the Armed Forces, Rt Hon Adam Ingram MP, outlines the Government’s strategy for p 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:J40c1f79bf40cb/ When in the immediate aftermath of the attack on the World Trade Center the American Secretary of State Colin Powell declared that America was ‘at war’, he made a very natural but a terrible and irrevocable error. Leaders of the Administration have been trying to put it right ever since. 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78c2969c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78ce2f5c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78f26f8b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f785b974b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78809acb/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f788c338b/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78e8d844/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f77fa5ecb/ There is still no working system for President George Bush's National Defence Programme, nor any way of making it operational within the next five years. 2004-06-18 12:23:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78bc0c7c/ 2004-06-18 12:23:42 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Arnhem illustrates the folly not so much of making inadequate use of available intelligence but of wilfully 2004-06-15 22:51:32 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40CF69CE83BED/ The new direction for security in a post-Hutton world is likely to focus on matters which are not connected with Hutton, such as the changing role of our armed forces, the need to counter the spread of weapons of mass destruction and the need to tackle th 2004-06-15 22:27:42 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40CF70FA26F8C/ But before too long this trivial inquiry was to generate anxious telegrams to Harold Macmillan from his Australian counterpart, Sir Robert Menzies, fearful of the collapse of American confidence in the Dominion’s ability to maintain military security. 2004-06-15 22:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C892701370C/ Iraq serves as a potent illustration of how deeply embedded today’s private sector is in the business of security and war, and why questions over legislation require urgent attention. 2004-06-10 17:55:12 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C8918CCF6DD/ We can overcome threats only through international co-operation. In today’s globalizing world, security and prosperity are inseparable 2004-06-10 17:51:24 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:P40C8742E99B7C/ Part II – Readiness and the Challenges Ahead. Can the SANDF play its part in democratic South Africa’s ambitious foreign policy schemes for African stability, growth and recovery – what has been coined by Thabo Mbeki as an African renaissance’ 2004-06-10 15:46:06 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C872A07789C/ The Netherlands will also pursue international solutions from the outset – more so than in the past... international co-operation is the only way to increase the low returns on the sum of European defence expenditure. 2004-06-10 15:39:28 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C8719241D3C/ The greater the degree of uncertainty that our people may face, the greater is their requirement for education 2004-06-10 15:34:58 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C86BE54926C/ Post 9/11 NATO initiated a transformation process that would have profound consequences for its role as a collective defence organization, including its relations with the United Nations’ system of collective security. 2004-06-10 15:10:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C86BE54926C/ Post 9/11 NATO initiated a transformation process that would have profound consequences for its role as a collective defence organization, including its relations with the United Nations’ system of collective security. 2004-06-10 15:10:45 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C868974444D/ Alliances are less weighty, less solid than in the past. There is little point in bemoaning the fact: NATO is a product of our liquid times. 2004-06-10 14:56:39 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40C865DE2216D/ Is maritime power ready for our uncertain strategic future? 2004-06-10 14:45:02 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/monitor/ref:A473DB3F10EF50/ This article examines the danger posed by stolen blank passports. 2004-06-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB37975734/ This article advocates greater information-sharing by government in order to promote successful contingency planning. 2004-06-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB2CB3F29B/ This article addresses how Olympic security preparations can be used as a long-term homeland security tool. 2004-06-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB25E143C3/ This article evaluates present biometric technologies and their applications to homeland security. 2004-06-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DB1F739F14/ This article explores the need for proper chemical, biological or radiological contingency planning in central business districts 2004-06-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C42CD1F2506C7E/ 2004-05-12 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DACE79CB0C/ This article examines some risk factors in mass-transit systems, as well as possible measures to increase commuter facility security. 2004-05-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DAC391A7BE/ This article addresses the deficiencies in the physical protection of UK government facilities. 2004-05-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DABC970BE6/ This article argues for radical new approaches to information management and intelligence analysis to detect or mitigate future terrorist events. 2004-05-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DAABF144F9/ This article explores the nature of the violent insurgency in Iraq and the debate over foreign fighters in the conflict. 2004-05-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4731A81A638CB/ The United Nations is logically the most appropriate, if not the only, forum in which multilateral engagement on terrorism can take place. 2004-05-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4731A67FD7460/ The lack of conformity to the rules of war by one party, regardless of their legitimacy, does not relieve the obligations of States to conduct warfare against such entities in accordance with the laws of war. 2004-05-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P40756407805AD/ This article provides a macro perspective of Saudi Arabia's place in the global 'war on terror'. 2004-04-08 15:39:03 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AEEEEC98DF/ This article details the critical role that conflict gemstones have played in financing international terrorist organisations 2004-04-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AEE5428D57/ In the last of a two-part study, Amy Leyland continues her examination into US threat perception and resource allocation 2004-04-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473D82003AC73/ Incidents of cybercrime and cyberterrorism are on the rise. 2004-04-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473D80472398E/ This article examines the relationship between transnational crime and international terrorism, and analyses its impact on European security. 2004-04-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DAD906E2BD/ This article looks at a wide-ranging industrial response to growing demands for increased security for high-risk location. 2004-03-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AEB6CBE925/ The lessons learned from public health planners in dealing with naturally occurring threats can benefit civilian bio-defense practitioners according to Christopher Boucek 2004-03-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AECFB231DF/ In the first of a two-part article Amy Leyland examines current threat perception and resource allocation by US officials 2004-03-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473D7EB04588A/ This article advocates a sharp increase in support to the UK-led counter-narcotics campaign in Afghanistan as a means to mitigate the security threat that Afghan opium production poses to the UK and the international community. 2004-03-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473D7E2BB5348/ This article analyses Hizbullah’s continued activities iN Africa within the context of the war on terrorism. 2004-03-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7fc6401b/ This article presents the case for Open Source Intelligence in a time of crisis in British intelligence. 2004-02-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7fc073bb/ This article assesses the politicization of intelligence and the factors that led to the UK government's insistence that Iraq posed a sufficient threat to British interests to justify war. 2004-02-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:P407563BCE74F1/ This article describes ten major changes to American military planning and strategy to address the current geopolitical situation. 2004-02-08 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AE4AB90CE2/ The safety of drinking water in the US and UK is in good hands, writes Valerie Seefried. 2003-12-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AE38D6D578/ Security on commercial flights is being compromised by the vulnerability of air cargo, writes Christopher Boucek. 2003-12-01 12:00:00 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/monitor/ref:A473D7C0EE0C41/ The turmoil in Algeria means that greater international >scrutiny is being devoted to the effectiveness of the regime's counter-terrorism strategy. 2003-12-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473D7B934F148/ This article outlines the organisational structure that can be established to help prevent or mitigate the effects of a disaster on a school building. 2003-12-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473AE2B56CBAE/ Kenneth Dibble advocates the formation of an effective framework of international co-operation to prevent terrorist organisations from manipulating charity funds. 2003-12-01 11:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ea15e1c/ Any attempt to define or even discuss the nature of future warfighting depends upon timeframe and perspective. 2003-10-06 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7ea15e1c/ Any attempt to define or even discuss the nature of future warfighting depends upon timeframe and perspective. 2003-10-06 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739E1B73A9D5/ In the aftermath of the recent war with Iraq, fundamental questions are being asked regarding the current structure of the UN weapons inspection programme. 2003-06-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739E396C3A32/ This article discusses the effects of a bomb blast on various types of glazing. 2003-06-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739E14EA4047/ This article explores the motivations behind suicide terrorism and the methods by which the suicide bomber can be identified. 2003-06-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739E095D3BBF/ This article calls for a more accurate and inclusive nomenclature to describe the work of the emergency planning services. 2003-06-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739D8C2AD6FB/ With more than 6,500 probable cases and nearly 500 deaths in six months, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome has gripped the world. 2003-06-01 17:00:00 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/journal/ref:J40c1f7d78b11b/ The 11 September 2001 terror attack in the United States was a formative event in the history of modern international terrorism and its overall significance of 9/11 is still evolving. 2003-06-01 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DF0FEC029/ Is the UK prepared for a catastrophic attack? 2003-04-01 17:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DF8A93F53/ Whatever the reason for the use pf PPE, it is a requirement in an increasing range of work environments, so its impact on performance must be carefully considered. 2003-04-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DE977F39F/ It is the responsibility of practitioners in the field to make every effort to ensure that the threat of WMD is constantly placed in context, to ensure that citizens' fears and anxieties are kept in check. 2003-04-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DE319E3F4/ Information about terrorism can reduce people's fears and possibly help them to survive an attack. 2003-04-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739D653217E0/ The Australian government recently issued booklets entitled 'Let's look out for Australia: Protecting our way of life from a possible terrorist threat' to every household in the country. Nothing similar has been issued by the UK Government. 2003-04-01 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DC899EFAE/ While Khalid Sheikh's capture is but the latest in a long series of arrests stretching over the last eighteen months of terror activists, it is nevertheless much more significant than any that went before it, in terms of both symbolic and operational implications. 2003-03-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DB61530A2/ This article attempts to show that in architecture terms the Internet, though extremely robust because of the sound engineering principles on which it is modelled, has the potential to be severely disrupted. 2003-03-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739DAEC63167/ The likelihood of a terrorist attack on commercial buildings using chemical or biological weapons is still relatively low. However, the rapidly evolving nature of the threat means that buildings now being designed or in construction should include protective measures to 'future proof' the building. 2003-03-01 17:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739D0C2C154C/ This article suggests a number of practical steps and protective measures that will be necessary to keep essential systems running in the event of a catastrophic attack. 2003-03-01 16:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739D1A461E9B/ The possible options for the use of chemical weapons by terrorists are both many and varied. This article looks at one specific scenario - the discovery of an explosively configured device located in an urban area. 2003-03-01 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C63A54872/ Selectively Addressable Digital Television offers a high capacity and high integrity method for the delivery of data for specific purposes to specific locations or people throughout the whole country, in real time, within a few seconds of receipt of the data. 2003-02-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C55777781/ Buildings and their contents are subjected to a range of attacks for a variety of motives. This article advocates the implementation of various 'firewalls' . 2003-02-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C3E71E406/ Why do some young, healthy males kill themselves in order to kill others? 2003-02-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C36A226ED/ This article provides a historical background to the latest security challenges facing airports and the wider airline industry. 2003-02-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C2EE7A81A/ After the events of 11 September, it is perhaps just a short and logical step for terrorists to latch onto how highly hazardous plants might be triggered into releasing energy and toxins via an aerial attack. 2003-02-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C25356F22/ Though business can never predict terrorist attacks or even stop them from succeeding, evidence shows that it can limit their impact. 2003-02-01 15:00:00 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/monitor/ref:A4739BF7BC71FC/ The Government's recent appeal to Britons to be 'vigilant and prepared' for a possible terrorist attack has not been underpinned by a coherent information campaign. 2002-12-01 15:15:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739C01808469/ An assessment of the terrorist threat from 'the other end of the telescope'. 2002-12-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739BF0277499/ This article examines how training for one high-consequence scenario, an incident involving a weapon of mass effect, can be enhanced through the use of a Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) simulator. 2002-12-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739BE379C86D/ In May 2002, an international conference was held in Canada (I-Rec 2002), which brought together practitioners, academics and researchers involved in the field of disaster reconstruction. 2002-12-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739BD63BA48E/ Buildings are a favoured target for terrorist attack. This article describes the means of attack and the character of different types of explosions and then outlines the strengths and vulnerabilities of different types of construction. 2002-12-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739BCAEAACBA/ Ricin is a disappearing poison, and very difficult to detect on autopsy. So, this article asks, who wants to kill who covertly - and why? 2002-12-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7b81d34b/ Major General Robert Fulton, Capability Manager (Information Superiority) assesses the effec 2002-10-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B9D887F48/ Al-Qaeda's leadership and tactics have adapted to the changes in international security post-11 September. 2002-10-01 14:00:00 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:J40d32ea88947c/ Libya is being slowly rehabilitated and looks set to continue, albeit slowly, with a number of domestic questions being left unanswered. 2002-08-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B496CBC2F/ The successful 'anthrax letter' campaign in the US has highlighted a new trend in terrorism, from conventional to biological weapons, which requires a revision of threat assessments. 2002-07-01 14:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B7DCBDC56/ Shortly after the catastrophic events of 11 September it became apparent that there had been some significant failures in the dissemination of, and responses to, intelligence. 2002-07-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B69F72CC1/ This article gives a sobering view of the potential pitfalls and reasons for the failure of security measures. They are partly psychological and partly organizational. 2002-07-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B5922CC6F/ The experience and record of the Tamil fighters in Sri Lanka in using suicide attacks can help us to understand the rituals - as well as discipline - required to motivate suicide bombers. 2002-07-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A4739B1525F090/ This article oulines the measures taken by the British Government since 9/11 and points out the additional institutional work which must be accomplished. 2002-07-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea881c07/ India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Counter-Insurgency, terrorism 2002-07-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7a56b54b/ My name - for purposes that are made clear at the end of this article is - Osama bin Laden. But I do not share your trivialising obsession with personalities, and I may die soon - or perhaps as an individual entity I am already dead. So I invite you to understand me as OBL, the human intersection of Jihad’s militant networks. Think of me as an agenda and inspiration for self-directed action. 2002-06-18 12:00:00 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:J40d32ea87a461/ US Armed Forces, Afghanistan, Taliban, Terrorism, Bagram 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:A47596E1E021E4/ Beijing's announcement in March of a large increase in military spending sends important messages and deserves attention. 2002-04-01 16:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47596B5974E14/ The US's 'transformational' use of air power in Afghanistan throws up some key lessons for future conflicts. 2002-04-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47596C7CC224B/ Despite the prevailing pessimism, the chances of negotiations being restarted between Israel and the Palestinian authorities are in reality much improved. 2002-04-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47596975DF389/ This article reflects on the idea and the implications of an all-volunteer Bundeswehr. 2002-04-01 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A47595E07810E8/ Considerable fiscal constraints continue to shape existing and future defence capabilities. 2002-04-01 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea737abc/ Spain, ETA, terrorism, Basque, EH, PNV, 2002-03-01 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:J40d32ea83e55c/ Pakistan, India, Diplomacy, Musharraf, Intelligence, ISI 2002-01-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea83ccb6/ India cannot be seen to be turning the other cheek against terrorism within its borders. 2002-01-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7dd4d2/ United States, World Trade Centre, terrorism, Middle East, intelligence 2001-11-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7dbc58/ Middle East, terrorism, Afghanistan, Middle East Peace Process 2001-11-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7ded8c/ Germany, EU, United States, terrorism 2001-11-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7e05d8/ Perhaps because he has written himself into the plot as indispensable, President Hosni Mubarak’s advancing years and the question of the succession have become a political issue. He claims he has yet to find a suitable vice president. 2001-11-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7c73b3/ United States, World Trade Centre, terrorism, Middle East, intelligence 2001-10-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7c5aed/ Al-Qaida, United States, terrorism, fundamentalism, Afghanistan 2001-10-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7c8bfe/ Muslims, United Kingdom, terrorism, fundamentalism 2001-10-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea7c427f/ United States, World Trade Centre, terrorism, Middle East 2001-10-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f76dc81ab/ Liberal Democrat remarks made ahead of the 2001 General Elections 2001-08-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f76879fab/ Labour Party remarks made ahead of the 2001 General Elections 2001-08-18 12:00:00 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:J40d32ea789324/ Russia, United States, Intelligence, NATO, missile defence 2001-07-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f75572a7b/ 2001-06-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78aecb9c/ 2001-04-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f78aecb9c/ 2001-04-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea71aa7a/ The real impact of the new Act will be on policing rather than intelligence activities, and civil rights groups should take some comfort from the fact that the burden of proof will r emain unchanged. 2001-02-01 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f7681d34b/ 2000-10-18 12:00:00 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:J40c1f7599e99b/ Air power’s flexibility , paradoxically aided by its impermanence , may well offer the Joint Commander, or more importantly his political masters, the option to apply pressure in a number of ways of varying subtlety. 2000-08-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f750814db/ 2000-06-18 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea729fdf/ Europe, Organised Crime, National Criminal Intelligence Service, EUROPOL, INTERPOL, European Union, legislation 2000-03-21 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea719263/ The recent elimination of long-standing disputes and other diplomatic hurdles in relations with Iran and Libya has enabled London some room for manoeuvre in the Middle East, but without causing serious difficulties in Britain’s relations with Washington. 2000-02-21 09:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4480483AA7211/ 1998-06-02 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4473349A1AAEA/ 1998-04-10 17:00:00 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:A4469B8683949E/ 1997-10-10 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4461D90F67A02/ 1997-06-09 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4461CEEFBCA39/ 1997-06-09 12:30:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4461D1A91B811/ 1997-06-09 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4461D0352AD59/ The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo was Secretary of State for Defence from 1995 to 1997 presents the case for the Conservative party prior to the 1997 General Election 1997-06-09 12:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A445B625D7ABE1/ 1997-04-07 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A445B175753AD5/ 1997-02-10 10:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A445A0A931E54A/ 1996-12-04 15:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A445A0691C1E11/ 1996-12-04 14:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J4D08E53E1E8BC/ Article from the RUSI Journal, 1875 1875-02-01 00:00:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J4D08E53E03EF0/ Article from the RUSI Journal, 1874 1874-08-01 00:00:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J4D08E53CAD9BD/ Article from the RUSI Journal, 1869 1869-05-01 00:00:05 http://www.rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CEBBBD10F73C/ 1857-05-01 13:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA9E29086247/ A round-up of articles relating to climate change and security in the world media for September 2010 0000-00-00 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/monitor/ref:A473DBED9CE68A/ This article assesses the increasing violence in post-Saddam Iraq and its potential outcomes. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A442BBC5A6C886/ What is good news for energy security may well be very bad news in terms of CO2 emissions and the environment. 0000-00-00 00:00:00 http://www.rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A442BB15A64C6C/ The resolution of the case of the Bulgarian nurses opens up the next stage of normalization between Libya and the West. But where can relations between Libya and the West go now? 0000-00-00 00:00:00