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Ministry of Defence plaqueGreen for Go? Mixed signals from the December 2010 MoD Green Paper The muted reaction to December’s Green Paper reflects the complex nature of the challenges it highlighted
4 Jan 2011
D-Day LandingsThe 'Credibility Gap': From Normandy on D-Day to Helmand Province Today Lessons from the past show the dangers of feeding soldiers and citizens false information
13 Jan 2011
Sudanese electionAbyei holds the key to peace in Sudan The January 2011 Referendum in south Sudan has attracted global interest; but Abyei will also have a Referendum at the same time to determine whether the region is part of north or south Sudan. The Abyei Referendum will not only be crucial for a north-south peace settlement, it will also play a part in determining the stability for the region.
21 Dec 2010
Armed PoliceWhat do the latest arrests tell of the UK Terror Threat? The manner in which twelve men were arrested on 20 December will tell us how effectively the UK is being protected against a constant and very real terror threat.
21 Dec 2010
20112011: The Year Ahead Europe defeated, Beijing defiant: Can we expect anything new in 2011?
15 Dec 2010
The Sweden Bomb Attacks An assessment of the 'terrorist attack', reportedly carried out by Abdulwahab al-Abdaly. The attack raises questions again about counter-terrorism policy and the relationship with Muslim communities.
15 Dec 2010
Israel TurkeyThe Urgency of Restoring the Israel-Turkey Relationship Israel-Turkey relations have steadily deteriorated since the 2009 war in Gaza and have remained at an impasse since the flotilla incident. If Turkey wants to be a global player, both economically and diplomatically, it must become Israel's ally once again.
3 Dec 2010
Ashes UrnAshes and Imperialism The Ashes represents one of the greatest sporting rivalries in the world. The shared Imperial history between England and Australia creates a political undercurrent that adds a certain frisson to the contest. This represents cricket's unique ability to transcend the boundaries of the field and influence a nation's politics and culture.
2 Dec 2010
Nouri al-Maliki and President Obama White House photoWhat Now for Iraq? Eight months after Iraq’s deadlocked parliamentary elections, the new coalition government has finally taken shape with Nouri al-Maliki yet again at the helm. As the leaked US embassy cables show however, the current sectarian power-sharing agreement may further weaken the Iraqi government and strengthen Iran’s role in the region.
30 Nov 2010
nato russia flagsNATO’S Summit: Great on Presentation, Less Good on Substance The NATO Summit in Lisbon on 19 November was hailed as a 'tremendous success' by US Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. But how much of a consensus was actually reached on the 'headline' issues? And were smaller details glossed over for political expediency?
29 Nov 2010
Korea DMZKorea Tensions: What next? RUSI experts analyse the latest artillery exchange between North and South Korea
25 Nov 2010
US Artillery in KoreaNorth Korea's Attack on Yeonpyeong Island The artillery exchange on 23 November 2010 between North and South Korea will heighten tensions but will not lead to an all out war.
24 Nov 2010
Medvedev and ObamaA 21st Century NATO: Obama’s Lisbon Agenda This NATO Summit is a key opportunity for Obama to define a new agenda that will reset America's relationship with both Europe and the transatlantic community.
19 Nov 2010
NATO transferReforming NATO at the Lisbon Summit The NATO Lisbon Summit is heaped with expectation, but it is unlikely to deliver radical reforms. Although escalating tensions in Afghanistan and rapprochement with Russia is high on the agenda, ‘Getting NATO’s house in Order’ would be the greatest headline for this summit.
19 Nov 2010
NATO FlagNATO and Russia: Still a hesitant dialogue The forthcoming NATO Lisbon Summit has been heralded as a fresh start in NATO-Russia relations. This may be achieved in the detail, but less so in the bigger picture.
19 Nov 2010
High CourtNational Security and the Judiciary The Rt Hon Lord Justice Gross outlines a variety of areas where national security impacts on the courts. He said that both the security agencies and the courts must come to a mutual understanding which helps them to perform their vital roles whilst preserving intelligence secrecy operating within a legal framework.
17 Nov 2010
Iran nuclearShould We Attack Iran to Halt its Perceived Nuclear Weapons Programme? Advocates of pre-emptive attacks on Iranian nuclear related facilities and/or regime change should recognise that the risks and costs of such an attack remain prohibitive.
17 Nov 2010
Poppies 3Remembering War This month's journal printed a series of reflections on commemoration and remembrance, asking what role the arts play in mediating war in modern society. To commemorate Remembrance Day, RUSI.org has also trawled through the RUSI archives to bring articles from the First World War back into modern memory.
11 Nov 2010
Yemeni policemanAl-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula: A Changing Strategy The recent emergence of Al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is part of a history of terrorism and conflict originating in Yemen. The West now needs to work with the Yemeni government and Civil Society Groups to prevent further attacks by Al-Qa’ida.
9 Nov 2010
AeroplaneA Coordinated Approach to Air Cargo Security is Urgently Needed The recent bomb scare attributed to Al-Qa’ida has highlighted the need for a better co-ordinated and regulated air cargo screening process.
5 Nov 2010
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