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RUSI Newsbrief
May 2015 , No: 3

The Threat Posed by Daesh in Libya

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Alison Pargeter

Despite the real threat posed by Daesh in Libya, its strength and coherence should not be exaggerated; the group remains only a single component in the country’s complex jihadist landscape

Global Security Issues

NATO’s Eastern Flank: Rebuilding Deterrence?

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

James Rogers and Ugis Romanovs

In the face of Russian belligerence, more sophisticated deterrence is required on NATO’s eastern flank. The UK, together with the Baltic States, should assume a greater role in providing this

NATO

The 2015 UK Election: A False Sense of Security

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Calum Jeffray and Clare Ellis

Despite a strong focus on defence, the manifestos of the main political parties standing for election across the UK are strikingly lacking in detail when it comes to issues of national security

Defence Policy, National Security

The Reform of Defence Equipment and Support: In Need of Colour?

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

John Louth

A year on from the overhaul of government-owned, contractor-operated management structures, reform of the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support organisation continues to reveal a lack of creativity

Defence Management, UK Defence

The New Dimension to Indo–Israeli Defence Ties

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Alvite Singh Ningthoujam

Despite strengthening defence co-operation with Israel, the Indian government’s emphasis on the issue of technology transfer reflects a longer-term ambition to promote local defence production

The UK Contribution to UN Peacekeeping: The Case of South Sudan

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Dan Venables

While small in personnel terms, the UK’s contribution to the UN Mission in South Sudan adds significant value – and reciprocal benefits. A new UK government should consider expanding this form of engagement with UN operations

United Nations, Land Forces

Foreword: May 2015 Newsbrief

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Jonathan Eyal and Cathy Haenlein

The Iran deal: a ‘historic breakthrough’ achieved against the backdrop of marathon negotiations that often appeared agonisingly close to failure, or just a lull before the trouble and confrontation resumes?

Improving Defence Acquisition: The Debate Continues

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Trevor Taylor

Reforms to UK defence-acquisition processes have been labelled a success – but have they had a real impact?

Defence Management, UK Defence

Ghani’s Peace Process: Strategic Alignment or Dangerous Appeasement?

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Emily Winterbotham

President Ghani wants to rebuild Afghanistan’s relations with its neighbours. Could his new strategic engagement help build long-term peace in the conflict-ridden country?

Russian Rearmament: Putin’s Key Priorities

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Igor Sutyagin

While the Russian economy continues to suffer under Western sanctions, Moscow continues to invest heavily in upgrading its military capabilities

Aerospace, Global Security Issues, Land Forces, Maritime Forces

Enhancing Integration: The New Conflict, Stability and Security Fund

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Sasha Jesperson

The latest evolution of the UK government’s mechanism for funding work on fragile and conflict-affected states offers some improvements on its predecessor – provided it can retain a truly integrated approach

Defence Policy, Domestic Security, Global Security Issues, UK Defence

The Iranian Nuclear Negotiations: Not a Done Deal

RUSI Newsbrief, May 2015

Ali Ansari

Divergent narratives on the preliminary framework agreement reached in Lausanne should temper the enthusiasm that greeted it in the West

Global Security Issues