The response by Belarus’s two main Orthodox denominations to the coronavirus outbreak has been uncoordinated, inconsistent, and slow, attracting increased scrutiny.
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Voting with Their Feet: Russia’s Protests in the Far East Reveal Moscow’s Disconnect from Its Regions
Commentary, 30 July 2020Emily Ferris
The detention of Sergei Furgal, former governor of the region of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East, prompted widespread protests that have taken on a distinctly anti-government edge. This has laid bare some of the Kremlin’s and incumbent United Russia party’s political vulnerabilities in the Far East.
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia
Russia and China in Germany
Occasional Papers, 29 July 2020John Kampfner
In the third paper in RUSI's series on Russia and China in Europe, John Kampfner examines their interference and influence in Germany.
Tags: China, Occasional Papers, Germany, Russia
A Voice on the Stage, Not Just a Seat at the Table
RUSI Newsbrief, 24 July 2020Veerle Nouwens
China is looking to translate its economic power into political influence in international organisations and standards bodies.
Tags: China, RUSI Newsbrief, International Security Studies, International InstitutionsPages
Voting with Their Feet: Russia’s Protests in the Far East Reveal Moscow’s Disconnect from Its Regions
Commentary, 30 July 2020Emily Ferris
The detention of Sergei Furgal, former governor of the region of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East, prompted widespread protests that have taken on a distinctly anti-government edge. This has laid bare some of the Kremlin’s and incumbent United Russia party’s political vulnerabilities in the Far East.
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia
The ISC’s Russia Report Offers More Critiques of the Intelligence Community than Solutions
Commentary, 24 July 2020Mark Galeotti
The UK’s parliamentary report into Russia’s operations identifies some key security operational gaps. But it is less specific on immediate remedies, and even sparser on long-term answers.
Tags: Russia, UK, Intelligence, National Security
Polish LGBTI+ in the Frontline of the Fight Between Liberalism and Illiberalism
Commentary, 22 July 2020Rémy Bonny
The recent Polish presidential elections were fuelled with anti-LGBTI+ bigotry. The battle resembled the broader current European fight between liberalism and illiberalism.
Tags: EuropePages
A Voice on the Stage, Not Just a Seat at the Table
RUSI Newsbrief, 24 July 2020Veerle Nouwens
China is looking to translate its economic power into political influence in international organisations and standards bodies.
Tags: China, RUSI Newsbrief, International Security Studies, International Institutions
Dissatisfaction Among the Russian Security Services
RUSI Newsbrief, 3 July 2020Emily Ferris
Discontent within Russia’s security services continues to simmer, just as Vladimir Putin is likely to need their loyalty most.
Tags: RUSI Newsbrief, International Security Studies, Russia
Spare Me Your Cyber-Age Technobabble
RUSI Defence Systems, 5 June 2020Jack Watling
If Defence is to appropriately weight cyber operations then there are some dangerous myths about the practicalities of cyber warfare that need to be confronted.
Tags: Cyber, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, UK, Technology, UK Defence, EuropePages
Mapping a Pandemic: Britain and China: Unusual Business - The Future Bilateral Relationship
Events, 7 May 2020An online briefing from experts of the Royal United Services Institute on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK/China relationship.
Tags: China, Coronavirus, International Security Studies, UK
Mapping a Pandemic: East Africa and the Horn’s Conflict and Security Challenges in a Time of Pandemic
Events, 16 April 2020RUSI experts offer their assessments on the impact of Covid-19 in Africa
Tags: Coronavirus, Horn of Africa, International Security Studies, Africa
RUSI Annual Security Lecture
Events, 24 February 2020Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick delivered the inaugural RUSI Annual Security Lecture.
Tags: Cyber, Organised Crime and Policing, UK, Technology, Europe
Three Perspectives on TikTok
Lessons from Coronavirus: Is Finland’s Preparedness as Stellar as its Reputation?
Assessing Communications-Based Activities to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism