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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 Africa

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Transatlantic Briefing No. 12-06

Commentary, 8 December 2006

Some Thoughts on the ‘Special Relationship’

Americas, Europe

Transatlantic Briefing No. 7-06

Commentary, 10 October 2006

North Korean Crisis: Key US Players

Americas, Global Security Issues, Pacific

Election Brief: Ballistic Missile Defence and the UK

Commentary, 5 April 2005

There 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 2004

Published in the RUSI Newsbrief, November 2004.

Americas

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