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Better Together: Brexit, the E3, and the Future of Europe’s Approach towards Iran
Other Publications, 18 April 2018
Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Thierry Coville, David Ramin Jalilvand
The paper provides insights into what London, Paris and Berlin think about the prospects of survival of the E3 format in light of Brexit; it also explored their views as to what the future of Europe’s approach towards Iran and the nuclear deal will be moving forward.
Tags: International Security Studies, Europe
‘The Third Man’ Revisited: Security Intelligence and the Far-Right in Austria
Newsbrief, 23 March 2018
Tessa Szyszkowitz
The far-right Freedom Party controls all security ministries in Austria’s new coalition. Should European partners be worried about security leaks to Russia?
Tags: European Union, Intelligence, Europe
"Malcolm Chalmers of the Royal United Services Institute wrote recently that on most of the issues facing European nations, “the UK is now closer to its main European allies than it is to the US”. "
After Salisbury, Britain must realise its true friends are in Europe
In The News, 21 March 2018 Tags: Russia, UK, Global Security Issues, Europe
Air Forces as Weapons Systems
Conference Reports, 21 March 2018
Justin Bronk
Report on the one-day RUSI conference that focused on exploring whether air forces can, or indeed should, seek to fight like a single weapons system. Delegates heard from the US Air Force and Royal Air Force, alongside representatives from multiple air forces in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Tags: Aerospace, China, United States, Equipment and Acquisitions, India, Europe
The UK and Russia: What is to be Done?
Commentary, 20 March 2018
As Lenin once quipped at a key turning moment in his revolution, chto delat? (What is to be done?). That is precisely the question facing the UK after the attempted assassination in Salisbury of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia.
Tags: Russia, UK, Europe
Book Review: The Naval War in the Baltic 1939–1945
RUSI Journal, 19 March 2018
Neil Kent
Neil Kent reviews The Naval War in the Baltic 1939–1945, by Poul Grooss.
Tags: History, Maritime Forces, EuropePages
The UK and Russia: What is to be Done?
Commentary, 20 March 2018As Lenin once quipped at a key turning moment in his revolution, chto delat? (What is to be done?). That is precisely the question facing the UK after the attempted assassination in Salisbury of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia.
Russia, UK, Europe
The Fight for Women Equality Continues
Commentary, 8 March 2018Caroline Tranter
On International Women’s Day, a member of RUSI’s staff offers some reflections on the constant struggle for a more adequate and equitable female representation in the defence and security sector.
UK, History, Military Personnel, Europe![Upgraded military families' accommodation at Bulford Camp, on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire (library image) [Crown copyright]](https://rusi.org/sites/default/files/styles/tab_images/public/bulford220.jpg?itok=cRvCw_Xn "Upgraded military families' accommodation at Bulford Camp, on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire (library image) [Crown copyright]")
Carillion’s Collapse: The Impact on UK Defence
Commentary, 22 January 2018John Louth
UK services and construction giant Carillion went into compulsory liquidation last week. But what does this mean for defence?
Armed Forces, Defence Spending, UK, Military Personnel, Europe
Thinking About Home? The National Security Capabilities Review and UK Defence
Commentary, 15 January 2018Ewan Lawson
The new National Security Capabilities Review might engage the public in thinking about its role in protecting the UK in contrast to perceiving the military as primarily for going far away to fight foreign wars.
Defence Spending, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Germany and Turkey Try to Make Up
Commentary, 11 January 2018Tobias Borck
Berlin and Ankara are looking to tone down the rhetoric of their disputes. However, the bilateral relationship, the most important one Turkey has with any European country, is likely to remain troublesome.
Turkey, Germany, EuropePages
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
European Security in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Dr Jonathan Eyal outlines the projected developments in Europe in the year ahead.
Tags: 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
Anand Menon: Britain's Place in the World After Brexit
Multimedia, 26 January 2017Theresa May's visit to meet Donald Trump signals a new emphasis by the the UK government to seek favourable trade deals with the United States as it prepares to leave the European Union. Dr Jonathan...
Tags: United States, Brexit Briefings, UK, EuropePages
Better Together: Brexit, the E3, and the Future of Europe’s Approach towards Iran
Other Publications, 18 April 2018Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Thierry Coville, David Ramin Jalilvand
The paper provides insights into what London, Paris and Berlin think about the prospects of survival of the E3 format in light of Brexit; it also explored their views as to what the future of Europe’...
Other Publications, International Security Studies, Europe
‘The Third Man’ Revisited: Security Intelligence and the Far-Right in Austria
Newsbrief, 23 March 2018Tessa Szyszkowitz
The far-right Freedom Party controls all security ministries in Austria’s new coalition. Should European partners be worried about security leaks to Russia?
Newsbrief, European Union, Intelligence, Europe
Air Forces as Weapons Systems
Conference Reports, 21 March 2018Justin Bronk
Report on the one-day RUSI conference that focused on exploring whether air forces can, or indeed should, seek to fight like a single weapons system. Delegates heard from the US Air Force and Royal...
Aerospace, China, United States, Equipment and Acquisitions, India, Conference Reports, Europe
Book Review: The Naval War in the Baltic 1939–1945
RUSI Journal, 19 March 2018Neil Kent
Neil Kent reviews The Naval War in the Baltic 1939–1945, by Poul Grooss.
RUSI Journal, History, Maritime Forces, Europe
Myths and Truths about the Mafia–Terrorism Nexus in Italy
Newsbrief, 16 March 2018Aurora Ganz
While it is true that Italy has not, as of yet, experienced a large-scale terror attack like those seen in other parts of Europe, this is likely not the consequence of collusion between Italian...
Newsbrief, Organised Crime, Terrorism, EuropePages
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.
Europe
BY INVITATION ONLY: Sanctions and Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities for UK Sanctions Policy
Events, 10 July 2017RUSI is pleased to invite you to this event examining the future of UK sanctions policy following Brexit, kindly hosted by Dechert LLP.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Sanctions, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe
RUSI UNDER-35s FORUM MEMBERS ONLY - Brexit and the European Elections
Events, 10 April 2017This event will explore the impact of the upcoming European elections on the UK, and what the results might mean for British politics following the invocation of Article 50.
Brexit Briefings, Germany, European Union, France, UK, EuropePages
"Malcolm Chalmers of the Royal United Services Institute wrote recently that on most of the issues facing European nations, “the UK is now closer to its main European allies than it is to the US”."
After Salisbury, Britain must realise its true friends are in Europe
In The News, 21 March 2018 Tags: Russia, UK, Global Security Issues, Europe
"“If this had happened three years ago, I would have understood,but the timing seems odd — unless something else has come to light, or unless people are fed up with Latvia’s involvement in some of these laundromat scandals and think the Latvians have just not done enough.” "
Banking crises cast shadow over Latvia financial landscape
In The News, 20 February 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
"Karin von Hippel, the director-general of Royal United Services Institute, London, said the U.S. was careful about the developing complications of the Syrian conflict. “Not just because of the U.S. and Turkey potentially facing each other off, but Russian troops are there, other Gulf country troops are there, the Israelis have been drawn in recently, and of course the Iranians are there. So that really is a very dangerous theater where one little mistake could escalate in really frightening ways,” said Hippel. "
US Warns About A 'Critical Time' For 'Humanity' At Munich Security Conference
In The News, 18 February 2018 Tags: United States, Syria, Global Security Issues, Europe
"Malcolm Chalmers, an analyst at the think-tank RUSI, said: “One possibility for an interim period would be for the UK to agree to continue to accept ECJ authority in some areas for an extended transition.” "
5 concerns for UK-EU defence after Brexit
In The News, 16 February 2018 Tags: Defence Policy, UK, Global Security Issues, Europe
"“Seen from France, this comes at a point of weakness for the U.K.” said Jonathan Eyal, associate director at RUSI, the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, a London think tank. “There is a feeling in Paris that they can extract more concessions from the British today — it’s no longer seen as a meeting of equals.”"
Macron’s UK meeting hints at life after Brexit
In The News, 18 January 2018 Tags: RUSI International, France, UK, Europe
Could Russian S-400s Protect Syria Against Cruise Missiles?
How Can Social Media Companies Stop the Spread of Fake News?
Syria and Salisbury: The Continuing Battle to Maintain Trust in Evidence of Illegal Use of Chemical Weapons