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Far-Right Extremism Steals the Show in 2020
Commentary, 26 November 2020
Jessica White
Throughout a year defined by the global pandemic, racial inequality movements and political polarisation, the US has been in the spotlight as the epicentre of social upheaval and amplification of far-right extremism.
Tags: Terrorism and Conflict, United States, Domestic Security
The Impact of a Biden Presidency on the Middle East and North Africa
Commentary, 13 November 2020
Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Antonio Giustozzi, Michael Stephens, H A Hellyer and Tobias Borck
Our analysts and associate fellows look at what awaits the Biden presidency in the region.
Tags: International Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Middle East and North Africa
What Europe Needs on Russia from a Biden Administration
Commentary, 12 November 2020
Neil Melvin
The incoming US administration will have to articulate a new policy towards Russia. This will benefit the entire transatlantic community.
Tags: International Security Studies, United States, US Defence Policy, Russia
Biden in the White House: A New Lease of Life for the West?
Commentary, 10 November 2020
Malcolm Chalmers
The return of a more predictable US administration will provide huge relief to America’s allies. But what came to pass over the past four years will not be easily forgotten.
Tags: United States, Brexit, UK, Europe
""Biden will work hard with partners and allies to push back on Russia," said Karin von Hippel, Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute. "[Putin] knows that there will be much more of an effort to try to contain Russia." "
Putin, Xi and other strongmen haven't congratulated Biden yet. Their silence speaks volumes
In The News, 9 November 2020 Tags: United States
A Biden Presidency: Reset or Renewal?
Commentary, 9 November 2020
Karin von Hippel
The US elections are over. What will a Biden presidency mean?
Tags: United StatesPages
Far-Right Extremism Steals the Show in 2020
Commentary, 26 November 2020Jessica White
Throughout a year defined by the global pandemic, racial inequality movements and political polarisation, the US has been in the spotlight as the epicentre of social upheaval and amplification of far-right extremism.
Terrorism and Conflict, United States, Domestic Security
The Impact of a Biden Presidency on the Middle East and North Africa
Commentary, 13 November 2020Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Antonio Giustozzi, Michael Stephens, H A Hellyer and Tobias Borck
Our analysts and associate fellows look at what awaits the Biden presidency in the region.
International Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Middle East and North Africa
What Europe Needs on Russia from a Biden Administration
Commentary, 12 November 2020Neil Melvin
The incoming US administration will have to articulate a new policy towards Russia. This will benefit the entire transatlantic community.
International Security Studies, United States, US Defence Policy, Russia
Biden in the White House: A New Lease of Life for the West?
Commentary, 10 November 2020Malcolm Chalmers
The return of a more predictable US administration will provide huge relief to America’s allies. But what came to pass over the past four years will not be easily forgotten.
United States, Brexit, UK, Europe
A Biden Presidency: Reset or Renewal?
Commentary, 9 November 2020Karin von Hippel
The US elections are over. What will a Biden presidency mean?
United StatesPages
Countering Interference at the Next US Election
Multimedia, 12 August 2020Elisabeth Braw, head of RUSI's Modern Deterrence project, talks about efforts to counter foreign interference at the next US Election.
Tags: Modern Deterrence, United States, Americas, Information
Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Multimedia, 18 June 2019Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi talks to BBC News about the Iran Nuclear Deal. One year after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Deal, Iran is looking to scale back its commitment.
Tags: International Security Studies, United States, Iran, Americas, Germany, Russia, France, UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
The US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Under Threat
Multimedia, 21 October 2018After reports that the USA may with from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute speaks to BBC news...
Tags: Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, United States, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
US Sanctions on Russia
Multimedia, 10 August 2018Emily Ferris, RUSI Research Fellow, on the new US sanctions on Russia and what the Russian response might look like.
Tags: International Security Studies, United States, Russia
The North Korean Nuclear Summit
Multimedia, 9 March 2018Tom Plant, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme at RUSI on the proposed nuclear summit between North Korea and the US
Tags: Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, United States, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, PacificPages
Legislating to Counter Foreign Influence in the UK: Lessons From Across the Pond
RUSI Newsbrief, 28 August 2020Ben Freeman and Tarun Krishnakumar
As it seeks to develop a transparency-based registration framework to counter foreign influence activities, the UK can learn from the rich experience of the US and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
United States, RUSI Newsbrief, UK, Domestic Security, Law and Ethics
Afghanistan: As War Escalates, Questions About ‘Peace’ Persist
RUSI Newsbrief, 3 August 2020James M Page
The Trump administration appears keen to further reduce troop levels in Afghanistan, and for the Afghan government and Taliban to start formal negotiations. However, key security threats to the US...
United States, Afghanistan, RUSI Newsbrief
Recapitalisation of the US Coast Guard: New Ships for the White, Red and Black Hull Fleets
RUSI Defence Systems, 30 June 2020Edward Lundquist
The US Coast Guard is in the midst of a major fleet reset, with new and more capable platforms to replace an aging fleet of patrol ships, inland tenders and icebreakers.
United States, RUSI Defence Systems, Domestic Security, Maritime Forces
Pakistan and the Rogue State Narrative
RUSI Newsbrief, 5 June 2020Don McLain Gill and Jovito Jose P Katigbak
Despite behaviour that often violates international norms, Pakistan has managed to maintain positive relationships with major Western powers.
Pakistan, United States, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Terrorism
The Strategic Logic of Malaysia’s Muted Response to the South China Sea Standoff
RUSI Newsbrief, 29 May 2020Adam Leong Kok Wey
Malaysia’s response to the latest South China Sea standoff shows a small state practising astute grand strategy.
China, United States, RUSI Newsbrief, Maritime ForcesPages
US Elections and International Kleptocracy: What to Watch for
Events, 22 September 2020This webinar forms part of a series of panels, organised by RUSI’s Centre for Financial Crime & Security Studies, which will examine the impact of the US elections on global illicit finance.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, United States
Reflections on D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
Events, 30 May 2019A panel discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Battle for Normandy.
United States, UK, History, Europe
Breaking the Ice – Russia and the West in 2019
Events, 9 January 2019Our next Under 35's Forum event will be a round table briefing followed by discussion led by RUSI's Russia and Eurasia Research Fellow, Emily Ferris
United States, Russia, UK
General Stephen Townsend to Deliver the Annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture 2018
Events, 15 June 2018General Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the US Army Training and Doctrinal Command will deliver the 72nd Annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture.
Military Sciences, United States, UK
Transatlantic Traumas: A discussion with Professor Stanley R. Sloan on the future of the West
Events, 16 April 2018Professor Stanley R. Sloan will discuss his latest book, Transatlantic traumas: Has illiberalism brought the West to the brink of collapse?, which examines the external threats and internal...
RUSI International, United States, Americas, Russia, UK, Global Security IssuesPages
""Biden will work hard with partners and allies to push back on Russia," said Karin von Hippel, Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute. "[Putin] knows that there will be much more of an effort to try to contain Russia.""
Putin, Xi and other strongmen haven't congratulated Biden yet. Their silence speaks volumes
In The News, 9 November 2020 Tags: United States
"Despite that, given the many challenges that Biden faces coming into office, it’s not clear that North Korea will be an early priority for Biden, said Cristina Varriale, a research fellow focusing on North Korea at the Royal United Services Institute think tank in London. "
Trade, Covid-19, climate change and more: Host of global issues awaits Biden
In The News, 9 November 2020 Tags: United States
""If Trump wins we're going to be in a much more fragmented, competitive, nationalist world," said Karin von Hippel, a former nonpolitical senior adviser at the State Department under President Barack Obama. "I think that Trump's second term would be the end of America as a superpower." She believes this election is the most significant in her lifetime. For her, a Trump re-election would see Washington walking an increasingly isolated path, eventually abandoned by its weary longtime allies and making way for its adversaries to capitalize. "But even if Biden wins, the U.S. will never be trusted in the same way as before," said von Hippel, who is now director-general of the Royal United Services Institute, a London think tank."
How the U.S. election could shape the world like none before
In The News, 26 October 2020 Tags: United States
"Advances in deepfake technology have led to the emergence of a new picture of how doctored material will be used in disinformation campaigns. While safeguards ensure that manipulated videos may not be such a problem at the highest levels of security and defence, lower levels ‐ such as local elections ‐ remain vulnerable to malign actors. At such levels, deepfakes can be distributed using social media channels to target unsuspecting victims. Current solutions only protect individuals who are prominent enough to be covered by the mainstream media, and not enough is being done by governments or social media companies to protect ordinary users from coordinated inauthentic activity online. However, with more images and videos of ourselves online than ever before, anyone can be a victim of a disinformation campaign. As deepfakes become easier to make, no one is safe ‐ hyper-localized manipulation will create problems for democratic institutions that have not yet been fully understood. "
Microfake: How small-scale deepfakes can undermine society
In The News, 7 July 2020 Tags: Cyber, United States, Americas, UK, Intelligence, Resilience, Technology, Europe
"Karin von Hippel, the director general of the Royal United Services Institute, cautioned western countries from overreacting to what she described as characteristic grandstanding from Trump: “I just don’t think it will be implemented in the next few months before a presidential election because Congress or the Pentagon will find ways to block it; but if he wins, then, yes, anything can happen.”"
Trump move to take US troops out of Germany 'a dangerous game'
In The News, 8 June 2020 Tags: United States, Germany
Far-Right Extremism Steals the Show in 2020
People as the Decisive Advantage
The Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific Trade