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Book Review: Does War Make States? Investigations of Charles Tilly's Historical Sociology
RUSI Journal, 17 October 2018
Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter reviews Does War Make States? Investigations of Charles Tilly's Historical Sociology, edited by Lars Bo Kaspersen and Jeppe Strandsbjerg
Tags: History, Europe
E-Commerce, Delivery Services and the Illicit Tobacco Trade
Occasional Papers, 17 October 2018
Alexander Babuta, Cathy Haenlein and Alexandria Reid
This Occasional Paper explores the exploitation of the internet and delivery services in relation to illicit tobacco and tobacco products.
Tags: National Security and Resilience Studies, Organised Crime, Illicit Trade, Organised Crime, Europe
In Context podcast - Episode 2: Baroness Ashton
Multimedia, 12 October 2018
This time Karin von Hippel talks to the European Union’s former foreign policy chief, Baroness Cathy Ashton. We’ll be talking about the EU, the Iran Deal and... Daleks.
Tags: Europe
"“Money laundering is a globalised industry and if you operate on a domestic basis you might as well not bother,” said Tom Keatinge, the director of the centre for financial crime and security studies at the Royal United Services Institute. A former investment banker, Keatinge worked at JP Morgan for 20 years before turning his attention to combating fraud. “The borders are immaterial to you when you are structuring these transactions, whereas the borders are not immaterial for the cops who are trying to chase you. "
Is money-laundering scandal at Danske Bank the largest in history?
In The News, 21 September 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Europe
"Ewan Lawson, a cyber specialist at the Royal United Services Institute, a think-tank, said that while larger businesses and critical national infrastructure organisations would be thinking about the Russian threat, most companies were not likely to differentiate on the source of cyber attacks.“They will just think about the effect on their business,” Mr Lawson said.
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UK business leaders urged to upgrade cyber security
In The News, 12 September 2018 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, Europe
"Today, money moves across borders at the tap of an app or the click of a mouse on the trading floor. But the global AML regime remains rooted in an age when cheques and money transfers took five days to clear. The criminal finance industry has, like so many others, globalised, but the response has failed to adapt - something the EU is only now proposing to address. "
We cannot fight cross-border money laundering with local tools
In The News, 10 September 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, EuropePages
Deradicalisation Programmes in Spanish Prisons: A Flawed Paradigm?
Commentary, 3 September 2018James Khalil
Media reports from Spain appear to indicate that the country’s counter-radicalisation efforts among prison inmates are not producing results. Spain is not unique in grappling with both the management of its counter-radicalisation efforts and measuring their outcomes.
Policing and Security, Tackling Extremism, Terrorism, Radicalisation and Countering Violent Extremism, Terrorism, Europe
Dreaming of Financial Independence
Commentary, 28 August 2018Tom Keatinge
The German foreign minister’s call for EU financial payments autonomy may seem fanciful today, but for how much longer?
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, Germany, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe
AUKMIN 2018: The Future of Global Britain?
Commentary, 14 August 2018John Hemmings and Milia Hau
Britain and Australia face an uncertain strategic landscape. But there is much they can do together, as they deal with the two big powers which appear determined to change the current status quo: China and Russia.
Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe, Pacific
Lessons from Down Under: The Soft Power Dividend of Financial Crime Technical Assistance
Commentary, 8 August 2018Tom Keatinge
The UK should learn from Australia and become a global leader in the provision and coordination of technical assistance by turning its financial crime-fighting focus abroad.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe, Pacific
EU ‘Strategic Autonomy’ and the Ambition of PESCO
Commentary, 4 July 2018Lauren Twort
The EU is trying to transition from its perceived status as a ‘soft power’ actor in defence, focussing on civilian crisis management and regulation of the European defence market, to a mix of soft and hard power to enable its ‘strategic autonomy’. However, the inability of the EU to clearly define its criteria for strategic autonomy has the potential to affect not only this ambition, but also the...
Defence, Industries and Society, European Union, Global Strategy and Commitments, Security Policy, Global Security Issues, International Institutions, EuropePages
In Context podcast - Episode 2: Baroness Ashton
Multimedia, 12 October 2018This time Karin von Hippel talks to the European Union’s former foreign policy chief, Baroness Cathy Ashton. We’ll be talking about the EU, the Iran Deal and... Daleks.
Tags: Europe
Brexit and European Security
Multimedia, 28 February 2018RUSI Deputy Director-General Malcolm Chalmers looks at the security implications for the UK and Europe post-Brexit.
Tags: UK, Europe
The UK's Fight Against a ‘McMafia’ World
Multimedia, 23 February 2018Tom Keatinge, Director of Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI, on financial crime in Latvia and UK efforts to counter money laundering.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Brexit in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018RUSI Deputy Director General Professor Malcolm Chalmers discusses the prospects for Brexit in 2018.
Tags: Brexit Briefings, Europe
European Security in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Dr Jonathan Eyal outlines the projected developments in Europe in the year ahead.
Tags: EuropePages
Book Review: Does War Make States? Investigations of Charles Tilly's Historical Sociology
RUSI Journal, 17 October 2018Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter reviews Does War Make States? Investigations of Charles Tilly's Historical Sociology, edited by Lars Bo Kaspersen and Jeppe Strandsbjerg
RUSI Journal, History, Europe
E-Commerce, Delivery Services and the Illicit Tobacco Trade
Occasional Papers, 17 October 2018Alexander Babuta, Cathy Haenlein and Alexandria Reid
This Occasional Paper explores the exploitation of the internet and delivery services in relation to illicit tobacco and tobacco products.
Occasional Papers, National Security and Resilience Studies, Organised Crime, Illicit Trade, Organised Crime, Europe
A Commentary on Lord Eustace Percy’s ‘The League of Nations’
RUSI Journal, 30 August 2018Stephen Reimer
RUSI Journal, The Great War, UK, History, Europe
Changing Character, Changing Context: Enhancing Operational Airpower Employment in the Royal Air Force's Second Century
RUSI Journal, 30 August 2018Johnny Stringer
The British Air Vice-Marshal reflects on the future of the RAF.
Aerospace, RUSI Journal, Defence Policy, UK, Europe
The League of Nations
RUSI Journal, 30 August 2018Lord Eustace Percy
This 1919 article makes the case for Britain’s participation in the then newly formed League of Nations.
RUSI Journal, The Great War, UK, History, EuropePages
David Davis on Brexit and Security
Events, 6 June 2018David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, discussed security co-operation post-Brexit.
UK, Europe
Prime Minister Erna Solberg on the Security Policy Challenges Facing Norway and Europe today
Events, 6 June 2018An address by Her Excellency Mrs Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway.
NATO, International Institutions, Europe
POSTPONED - Film Showing: Les Chevaliers Du Ciel (Sky Fighters)
Events, 18 April 2018Noted for it's spectacular air combat sequences this film screening will feature a short introduction to modern air combat with Justin Bronk, Research Fellow for Airpower.
Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences, Europe
Hybrid Threats in Europe: Lessons and Responses
Events, 22 February 2018Over the past few years, Europe has seen an increase in the use of ‘hybrid tactics’ by regional competitors who undertake military and non-military activities with the aim of destabilising,...
Global Security Issues, Europe, Pacific
Hope Springs Eternal? Prospects for a Durable Settlement in Cyprus
Events, 4 October 2017This panel discussion will examine the latest developments in the Cyprus peace talks.
EuropePages
"“Money laundering is a globalised industry and if you operate on a domestic basis you might as well not bother,” said Tom Keatinge, the director of the centre for financial crime and security studies at the Royal United Services Institute. A former investment banker, Keatinge worked at JP Morgan for 20 years before turning his attention to combating fraud. “The borders are immaterial to you when you are structuring these transactions, whereas the borders are not immaterial for the cops who are trying to chase you."
Is money-laundering scandal at Danske Bank the largest in history?
In The News, 21 September 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Europe
"Ewan Lawson, a cyber specialist at the Royal United Services Institute, a think-tank, said that while larger businesses and critical national infrastructure organisations would be thinking about the Russian threat, most companies were not likely to differentiate on the source of cyber attacks.“They will just think about the effect on their business,” Mr Lawson said. "
UK business leaders urged to upgrade cyber security
In The News, 12 September 2018 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, Europe
"Today, money moves across borders at the tap of an app or the click of a mouse on the trading floor. But the global AML regime remains rooted in an age when cheques and money transfers took five days to clear. The criminal finance industry has, like so many others, globalised, but the response has failed to adapt - something the EU is only now proposing to address. "
We cannot fight cross-border money laundering with local tools
In The News, 10 September 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Europe
""Turkey has clearly decided that it wants to court China,” says Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the Royal United Services Institute in London. “The question is whether China can really make a difference here and invest enough to solve Turkey’s problems.”"
Turkey’s Currency Crisis Tests Erdogan’s Gamesmanship
In The News, 16 August 2018 Tags: Turkey, International Security Studies, Europe
"Now I think the police have decided that, you know, actually, we will disrupt people much earlier because of the nature of plotting that we're seeing, the ease with which it can happen and the inspirational kind of effect that a successful attack can have, that we have to kind of disrupt earlier."
British Police Investigating Man Who Drove Car Into Parliament's Security Barrier
In The News, 14 August 2018 Tags: UK Counter-terrorism, International Security Studies, UK, Terrorism, Europe
The US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Under Threat
India’s Balancing Act Between the US and Russia
Denmark’s Poor Performance in the Fight Against Financial Crime Shows Why European Regulation is Needed