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The RUSI Journal is a leading journal on defence and security. First published in 1857, it brings together scholars, decision-makers and practitioners in a unique forum that combines academic rigour with policy relevance.

July 2018, Vol: 163 No: 3

A truck passes a former customs post in Jonesborough, County Armagh, on the northern side of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Courtesy of PA Images/Niall Carson

Brexit and British–Irish Relations

RUSI Journal, 27 July 2018, No: 3

Etain Tannam

The Brexit negotiations have strained the UK's relationship with Ireland.

Tags: European Union, UK, International Institutions, Europe
The Red Arrows perform a display at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. Courtesy of PA Images

Airpower in British Popular Culture

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Philip Sabin

The human experience, rather than technology and tactics, is emphasised in British portrayals of airpower.

Tags: Art, Culture and Literature, UK, Technology
An image of a Handley Page O/400 landing at RAF Andover, Hampshire. Courtesy of PA Images.

Capacity for War: Preparing the British Aviation Industry in the 1920s

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Matthew Powell

Aircraft manufacturers and the Air Ministry struggled to agree on the industry’s structure in preparing for the next war.

Tags: Aerospace, Defence Management, UK, History
Ministry of Defence handout photo of the cockpit of a Royal Air Force A400M Atlas from 70 Squadron, taking part in a Flypast over Brussels, Belgium, to mark the NATO summit. Courtesy of PA Images.

Useful for the Next Hundred Years? Maintaining the Future Utility of Airpower

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Clive Bount

The advantages of airpower must be demonstrated to decision-makers.

Tags: Aerospace, Defence Spending, Technology
Britain’s F-35B jets arrive at RAF Marham in Norfolk. Courtesy of PA Images/Joe Giddens

The RAF’s Force Structure Plan and Future Threat Scenarios

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Justin Bronk

In a lengthy conflict with a major rival, the RAF would struggle to sustain operations.

Tags: NATO, Russia, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
An Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to Langley Air Force Base transits after refueling during Exercise Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base. Courtesy of US Department of Defense/David Salanitri.

The RAF and Space Doctrine: A Second Century and a Second Space Age

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Bleddyn E Bowen

The UK’s Ministry of Defence sees space power as a key part of Britain’s security – whether the RAF takes the lead remains to be seen.

Tags: Aerospace, Technology
Armed men believed to be Russian soldiers march outside the base of the 36th Separate Coast Guard Brigade of the Ukrainian Naval Forces in Perevalne village, Crimea. Courtesy of Shemetas Arvidas/Ukrinform via ZUMA Wire

NATO, Russia and Private Military and Security Companies: Looking into the Dark Reflection

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Christopher Spearin

The Atlantic Alliance should update its approach in light of Russia’s recent use of private military and security companies.

Tags: NATO, Russia

Book Review: Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001–2014

RUSI Journal, 26 July 2018, No: 3

Edward Burke

Edward Burke reviews Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001–2014, by Theo Farrell

Tags: Afghanistan, The decade after 9/11, UK, Terrorism

Book Review: Europe’s Last Chance: Why the European States Must Form a More Perfect Union

RUSI Journal, 3 August 2018, No: 3

Michelle Cini

Michelle Cini reviews Europe’s Last Chance: Why the European States Must Form a More Perfect Union, by Guy Verhofstadt

Tags: Brexit Briefings, Europe

Book Review: The Abe Doctrine: Japan’s Proactive Pacifism and Security Strategy

RUSI Journal, 26 July 2018, No: 3

Trevor Taylor

Trevor Taylor reviews The Abe Doctrine: Japan’s Proactive Pacifism and Security Strategy, by Daisuke Akimoto.

Tags: Japan, Security Policy, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

Book Review: Putin’s War Against Ukraine: Revolution, Nationalism, and Crime

RUSI Journal, 26 July 2018, No: 3

Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey reviews Putin’s War Against Ukraine: Revolution, Nationalism, and Crime, by Taras Kuzio

Tags: Ukraine, Russia

Book Review: The End of Grand Strategy: US Maritime Operations in the Twenty-First Century

RUSI Journal, 8 August 2018, No: 3

Peter Layton

Peter Layton reviews The End of Grand Strategy: US Maritime Operations in the Twenty-First Century, by Peter Dombrowski and Simon Reich

Tags: United States

Book Review: Grand Strategy

RUSI Journal, 30 July 2018, No: 3

Lukas Milevski

Lukas Milevski reviews Grand Strategy, by Peter Layton

Tags: Global Strategy and Commitments

Book Review: Defending the Rock: How Gibraltar Defeated Hitler

RUSI Journal, 30 July 2018, No: 3

Chris Grocott

Chris Grocott reviews Defending the Rock: How Gibraltar Defeated Hitler, by Nicholas Rankin

Tags: Germany, UK, History, Europe

Editor's Note: RUSI Journal, April/May 2018

RUSI Journal, 18 June 2018, No: 2

Emma De Angelis

Editor Dr Emma De Angelis introduces the April/May 2018 edition of the RUSI Journal.

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RUSI Journal: Virtual Special Issue on Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Community Security

Maintaining and restoring peace and security in fragile states remains a major global challenge. This virtual special issue of the RUSI Journal provides academics and practitioners with the latest research on peacekeeping, peacebuilding and community security.

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