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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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: Europe
Between Affluence and Influence: Examining the Role of Russia and China in Austria
Occasional Papers, 21 July 2020Tessa Szyszkowitz
In the second paper in RUSI's series on Russia and China in Europe, Tessa Szyszkowitz examines their role in Austria.
Tags: China, Occasional Papers, Russia, Europe
Axis of Disruption: Chinese and Russian Influence and Interference in Europe
Occasional Papers, 21 July 2020Karin von Hippel
RUSI's Director-General, Karin von Hippel, introduces a new series on Russia and China in Europe.
Tags: China, Occasional Papers, Russia, EuropePages
Strengthening Arms Control Through Multilateralism, and Multilateralism Through Arms Control
Commentary, 19 June 2020Tomáš Petříček
The forthcoming Monday meeting in Vienna between US Special Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov should herald the start of a new arms control process, and every small step counts.
Tags: United States, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
India–China Clashes: Escalation Along the Line of Actual Control
Commentary, 18 June 2020Aaditya Dave
The first bloody clash between China and India in decades could lead to a profound realignment between the two giants.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, India
Farewell Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Welcome Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Commentary, 16 June 2020Malcolm Chalmers
The UK government has decided to merge the Department for International Development with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. RUSI’s Deputy Director-General analyses what this means for the UK’s future diplomacy and aid policies.
Tags: Global Strategy and Commitments, UK, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, UK Defence, EuropePages
Russia’s Outreach to Iraqi Kurdistan: A Gambit for Energy Investments and Regional Status
RUSI Newsbrief, 16 January 2020Samuel Ramani
As Russia’s resurgence in the Middle East continues and Moscow hones its position as a regional diplomatic arbiter, Russia’s partnership with the Kurdistan Regional Government will likely continue to strengthen in the months and years to come.
Tags: RUSI Newsbrief, Iraq, Russia, Global Security Issues
Is Russia Changing Gear on Belarus? Unpacking the Importance of the Union State for Russia
RUSI Newsbrief, 10 January 2020Emily Ferris and Paul Hansbury
High-level presidential meetings, increasing rhetoric from the Kremlin and the growing use of Russia’s soft power levers all indicate that Moscow is adapting its approach to Belarus amid a changing political climate.
Tags: International Security Studies, RUSI Newsbrief, Russia
Book Review: Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy
RUSI Journal, 18 December 2019Andrew Monaghan
Andrew Monaghan reviews Russian Nuclear Orthodoxy: Religion, Politics and Strategy, by Dmitry Adamsky.
Tags: RUSI Journal, Russia, Defence Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, EuropePages
The Defence Implications of Brexit
Events, 14 March 2017This conference explored how the UK and EU can maintain a long-standing defence and security relationship after Brexit.
Tags: Brexit, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Whitehall Paper Launch - NATO and the North Atlantic: Revitalising Collective Defence
Events, 6 March 2017This Whitehall Paper launch event examined the new challenges for NATO security in the North Atlantic.
Tags: US Defence Policy, NATO, UK, Maritime Forces, Europe
‘Our Most Dear Enemies’: UK-French relations since 1945
Events, 2 March 2017A panel discussion with RT Howard and Eugene Curley on the unique relationship between the UK and France since 1945.
Tags: RUSI International, France, UK, Europe
Five Principles for the Next UK Cyber Strategy
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What Can Be Salvaged from the UK’s Integrated Review?