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Matthew Willis

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Matthew Willis

Position: Research Associate

Matthew Willis is a Research Associate at RUSI where he focuses on the Arctic as a region of emerging strategic importance. His research involves historical, political and commercial trends in the Arctic, with a particular interest in the policies of the coastal states. Matthew's secondary focus is NATO's campaign in southern Afghanistan, especially the policy process behind Alliance-members' Stage 3 deployments and the campaign's subsequent development. In addition to his main research interests, Matthew has also worked on  and managed RUSI projects in North Africa and the Middle East and works closely with the Institute's Qatar office.

Matthew completed his Bachelor's degree at the University of Toronto, where his dissertation examined Canadian Arctic foreign policy in a historical perspective. He also studied at the Sorbonne and completed his Master's at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

 

RUSI articles and analysis by this author

US-Canada thumb NATO and North America’s ‘Other’ Alliance Member 27 Jan 2012
With valued contributions to recent conflicts and an increasingly assertive Conservative government, Canada has crafted a role for itself as a prominent member of NATO
Whitehall Paper 77 cover small The Afghan Papers: Committing Britain to War in Helmand, 2005-06 8 Dec 2011
Ten years after British troops entered Afghanistan, a new book dissects the strategic decisions that took the UK to war in Helmand
Arctic Willis thumbnail Russia and China: Arctic Phantom Menaces 28 Sep 2011
Until UK policy-makers' understanding of Arctic geopolitics has reached full maturity, they should avoid falling into the trap of seeing phantom threats

UK Norway Arctic Partnership with Norway: The UK’s Arctic Approach 28 Jul 2011
With the swelling of activity in the north, is it time to consult the Arctic experts?
Climate change Arctic Putting the Arctic Boom on Ice: Proceedings of RUSI Arctic Roundtable 11 May 2011
On 12 May 2011, foreign ministers from the eight Arctic countries will participate in the seventh summit of the Arctic Council, an organisation initially forged to secure agreed environmental standards for the region. Now, amid growing interest in the opportunities and challenges energy resources and sea lines of communication present, the Council must reform to meet the interests of global demand.
Willis thumbnail Arctic Oil? Don't Hold Your Breath 18 Mar 2011
Big questions remain over the future role of Arctic energy reserves
USS Annapolis in the Arctic Ocean The Arctic: By Invitation Only? 24 Nov 2010
The Arctic Five might be clubbing up to keep others out
Canadian Troops in Kandahar Between Peacekeeping and War: Canada’s Afghan Mission 17 Mar 2010
Canada is a lead nation in ISAF, but domestic appetite for the mission is waning. Can a reframing of Canada's traditional peacekeeping role sustain its involvement?
Arctic ice Arctic Security: Neither a Great Game nor a Scramble 26 Jan 2010
Enhancement of military capabilities by Arctic powers may not be the zero-sum security competition that many are suggesting
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