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US-Russia summit: a meeting of minds, but not of souls
Commentary, 9 July 2009
A breakthrough on arms control was achieved at the first summit between US president Barack Obama and the Russian leadership. However, the ‘reset button’ has yet to be pressed on the relations between the two countries. What the Russians really want the US is not prepared to grant, and what the US expects, Moscow is not willing to provide either.
Tags: Americas, Global Security Issues, Europe
Robert McNamara (1916-2009)
Commentary, 6 July 2009
As the death of former US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara is announced, RUSI.org publishes remarks made by him at the Royal United Services Institute in 2001.
Tags: Americas, History
Political tensions escalate with Honduras coup
Commentary, 30 June 2009
The military coup taking place in Honduras on 28 June illustrates an enduring climate of political unrest. President Manuel Zelaya’s call for a referendum to allow him to stand for a second term of presidency have caused widespread outrage, resulting in his detention to halt the proceedings. As the coup creates chaos for the country, social tensions are heightened, but there may be some...
Tags: Americas
A new dialogue? Obama’s Cairo speech
Commentary, 4 June 2009
Obama’s Cairo speech has fulfilled the Obama administration’s determination to change in tone and substance the US dialogue with the Muslim world. It revealed an understanding of current political realities and the core beliefs of all parties. Through personal engagement he emphasised that violence should be rejected as a political tool. While Obama will have won credit to manage the challenges...
Tags: Americas, Middle East and North Africa
Iran & America: The Clenched Fist Grasping an Olive Branch
Commentary, 13 May 2009
The Obama Administration’s call for a fresh start with Iran have so far been met with hostility, a result of political battles within Iran’s governing faction. Yet the political squabbling masks a tentative movement in Iran away from hostility and towards engagement.
Tags: Americas, Middle East and North Africa
‘The Obama Effect’ in the Middle East and Beyond
Commentary, 28 April 2009
Obama's presidency has been greeted with abundant goodwill in the Middle East and his rhetoric thus far has only bettered relations. Much depends on the concrete steps that will follow his fine words.
Tags: Americas, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North AfricaPages

Transatlantic Briefing No. 12-06
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Americas, Europe
Transatlantic Briefing No. 7-06
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Americas, Global Security Issues, Pacific
Election Brief: Ballistic Missile Defence and the UK
Commentary, 5 April 2005There is an outstanding invitation from President George W. Bush Jr. to the United Kingdom, and other allies, to join the United States in a Global Ballistic Missile System. So far, Tony Blair has made no response, or at least, if he has, the nature of the response has not been made public. Many believe that, if there has been a response, it is along the lines of: "Ask me again after the election...
Americas, Europe
Open Letter to George Bush
Commentary, 7 December 2004Published in the RUSI Newsbrief, November 2004.
Americas
Rose Roth, language and youth
The Politics of UK Accession to Pacific Free Trade Club
Failure to Lift Off: The UK’s Space Launch Ambitions