The team delivers policy-driven research and analysis on the leading developments in global politics including the international impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China.
Drawing on extensive regional expertise, experience, and language skills, the International Security team comprises researchers drawn from government, diplomacy, academia, the military, and the private sector. The London-based team is supported by an international network of associates including former government ministers, senior civil servants, and other officials.
With the international environment becoming increasingly volatile, we have launched the International Security in Transformation initiative to examine key developments reshaping security politics around the globe, identify trends disrupting businesses and markets, and highlight opportunities for new forms of cooperation.
The initiative also explores the impact on the UK as an international actor. It identifies ways in which the UK can best manage risks and exploit opportunities in the fast-changing international context.
Programmes
Explore the research programmes run by the International Security Studies team.
This project aims to enhance strategic stability by generating new thinking on how the Euro-Atlantic security governance and architecture can be reshaped to meet and manage the contemporary threat environment.
European Security in Transformation Programme
This programme analyses perennial and emerging security challenges for the wider Euro-Atlantic region within the context of the UK’s national security.
Evolving Security of Russia and Eurasia Programme
This research programme analyses Russia’s strategic thinking, political change and its global and regional ambitions.
Middle East, North Africa and Turkey in the New Global Order Programme
This programme examines transnational dynamics in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) within a shifting global order.
Navigating the Indo-Pacific Programme
This programme covers security in the region that is the global centre of gravity for economic growth, technological development, and geopolitical competition: the Indo-Pacific.
Shifting Security in Latin America Programme
We examine the fast-evolving security and defence agenda in Latin America and consider the most effective ways to counter the leading threats across the region.
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Our team
Dr Neil Melvin
Director, International Security
International Security
Ed Arnold
Senior Research Fellow, European Security
International Security
Dr Burcu Ozcelik
Senior Research Fellow, Middle East Security
International Security
Dr Philip Shetler-Jones
Senior Research Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security
International Security
Dr Carlos Solar
Senior Research Fellow, Latin American Security
International Security
Emily Ferris
Senior Research Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Security
International Security
Callum Fraser
Research Fellow, Russian and Eurasian Security
International Security
Madison Agresti
Programme Manager
International Security
The International Security Studies team is supported by a global network of associate fellows. The team is also joined by visiting fellows from around the world conducting independent research.
Fellows
Distinguished Fellows
The Rt. Hon. Alistair Burt
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Fiona Clouder
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Ambassador Jonathan R. Cohen
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
David Gallagher
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Nicholas Hopton
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Peter Jones CMG
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Vice Admiral Ignacio Mardones
RUSI Distinguished Fellow, International Security
Senior Associate Fellows
Ali Ansari
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Oliver Blake
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Tobias Borck
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Andrew Cainey
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Tony Chafer
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Nick Clarke
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Zaid Eyadat
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Mark Galeotti
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Tracey German
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Hassan Gali
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Bates Gill
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr H A Hellyer
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Isabel Hilton OBE
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Christopher Hughes
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor William Hurst
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Richard Kouyoumdjian Inglis
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor David Lewis
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Andrew Monaghan
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Catherine Nettleton CMG OBE
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Julie Norman
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Raffaello Pantucci
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Sang Hun Seok
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security; Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Michael Stephens
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Jim Townsend
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Helene von Bismarck FRHistS
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Professor Richard G Whitman
RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, International Security
Associate Fellows
Dr Fola Aina
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Alessandro Arduino
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Tamer Badawi
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Simon Chelton
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Richard Connolly
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Duncan Depledge
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Serhat Erkmen
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Jürgen Haacke
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Keizo Kitagawa
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Walter Ladwig
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Clovis Meath Baker CMG OBE
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Talal Mohammad
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Michael Nwankpa
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Commodore (Rtd) Peter Olive OBE
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Samuel Ramani
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Natia Seskuria
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Baraa Shiban
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
Dr Yaniv Voller
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security; Terrorism & Conflict
Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk
RUSI Associate Fellow, International Security
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