

Veerle Nouwens is a Research Fellow at the International Security Studies Department of the Royal United Services Institute, focusing on... read more
Emily Ferris
This Occasional Paper examines transport and logistical inadequacies in Russia's Far East and assesses the implications for the country's economy and security.
Tags: International Security Studies, Occasional Papers, RussiaNeil Melvin
As fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh continues into its second week, Russia faces a dilemma about how to respond to the crisis. And Turkey’s newly assertive approach is challenging Russia’s established position of regional dominance.
Tags: International Security Studies, RussiaEmily Ferris
Russia’s September regional elections were a litmus test of United Russia’s support. While most seats were secure, it seems likely the party is headed for a ‘rebrand’, ahead of the State Duma elections in 2021.
Tags: International Security Studies, RUSI Newsbrief, RussiaEmily Ferris
Russia is working hard to maintain its influence in Belarus, and this has revealed itself in some surprising ways.
Tags: International Security Studies, RussiaEmily 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, RussiaVeerle Nouwens and Raffaello Pantucci
The UK may escape serious Chinese retaliation for its decision to bar Huawei’s equipment. But that is no substitute for the elaboration of a coherent UK strategy towards China.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK, TechnologyEmily Ferris
Ageing railways, poor-quality roads and an inadequate response by the authorities to calls for basic services are the weak underbelly of the Russian infrastructure system.
Tags: International Security Studies, RUSI Newsbrief, Russia, Domestic Security, Global Security IssuesEmily Ferris
Five years on from their initial introduction, international sanctions on Russia have done little to alter the country’s behaviour on the international scene or domestically. As the sanctions continue to restrict foreign investment in Russia’s infrastructure, authorities are keen to promote the idea of megaprojects – large but often symbolic constructions – as a distraction from Russia’s economic...
Tags: International Security Studies, Sanctions, RUSI Newsbrief, RussiaTim Willasey-Wilsey
The risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan presents dangerous global implications and should be considered as a serious threat, particularly since Pakistan’s acquisition of the short-range Nasr missile. Quite apart from the enormous human cost, there would also be significant environmental and migratory consequences.
Tags: International Security Studies, Pakistan, RUSI Newsbrief, India, UK, Indo-Pakistan Conflict, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, TerrorismAn online briefing from experts of the Royal United Services Institute on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK/China relationship.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, Coronavirus, UKRUSI experts offer their assessments on the impact of Covid-19 in Africa
Tags: International Security Studies, Horn of Africa, Coronavirus, AfricaOne year on from the failed coup attempt of 15 July, RUSI and TRT World Research Centre are hosting a joint panel event to examine Turkey’s evolving security structures.
Tags: International Security Studies, Turkey
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