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RUSI Newsbrief: Obama and Africa
16 Sep 2009 by Dr Knox ChitiyoObama and Clinton's visit to Africa in July demonstrates the importance of the continent to the current US administration. But the president may yet face challenging hurdles in his dealings with African people and countries.
Africa Americas
Analysis: Afghan elections: responding to the test
10 Sep 2009 The recent elections in Afghanistan have been subject to widespread criticism. In the midst of the debate over how to react, the author assesses the implications for Afghanistan and the options for moving forward, based on his experience as an analyst and observer before and during the polls.
Law and Ethics Afghanistan Central and South Asia
Analysis: What are we demanding from the Afghan elections?
8 Sep 2009 In the midst of abundant criticism of the Afghan democratic system and the perceived illegitimacy of the recent election, Ershad Ahmadi considers the symbolic and logistical successes made by the country. Amidst ‘myriad challenges’ facing Afghanistan, the international community must come to terms with its system and start looking forward.
Law and Ethics Afghanistan Central and South Asia
News: Climate Change and Security in the News - August 2009
2 Sep 2009 A round-up of news and analysis relating to climate change and security in the world media for August 2009
Climate Security Global Security Issues
Analysis: Democratic Party of Japan: responsibilities of government and real world security
2 Sep 2009 The Democratic Party of Japan’s victory in the Japanese elections on 30 August poses questions about the country’s future involvement in international security. As the Liberal Democratic Party has previously pushed the country towards remilitarisation and assertiveness, the election of the opponent may have huge implications on current security strategy.
Global Security Issues Japan Pacific
Analysis: The Gulf States and a fourth Gulf War
2 Sep 2009 Internal upheaval has delayed Iran’s response, due this month (September), to the US offer of nuclear talks. The response of the international community to Iran's ongoing nuclear programme will be observed with keen interest by Gulf Arab neighbours whose attitude is governed by the overriding desire to constrain Iran’s regional role. This raises questions as to what options are open to them, including what part they would play in increased US economic or military pressure on Iran.
Middle East and North Africa Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Iran United States Americas
Analysis: MoD Acquisition and the Gray Report
27 Aug 2009 by Bill Kincaid CBEThe Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) equipment acquisition system has come under increasing fire over the last decade. And not without reason: huge effort, continuous change and much MoD hype has not brought improvement in delivery terms that we need.
Defence Policy UK Europe Defence Review Equipment and Acquisitions
RUSI Journal: Into History
26 Aug 2009 Hew Strachan commemorates the death of Harry Patch, the last remaining British First World War veteran, and considers its impact on our recollection of the Great War.
Military Personnel UK Europe
RUSI Journal: Framing Strategic Deterrence: Old Certainties, New Ambiguities
26 Aug 2009 Strategic nuclear deterrence may have worked well during the Cold War, but the proliferation of small power arsenals means a re-think is required about the future role of nuclear weapons.
Defence Management Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Trident Defence Review
RUSI Journal: Defence and the Arctic - Go with the Floe?
26 Aug 2009 What should the UK’s role be in the growing political tussles over the Arctic? Important strategic choices need to be made in the rapidly changing polar region.
Agenda for the New Government Defence Management UK Europe Climate Security Global Security Issues
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