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Eurofighters 2House of Commons Report reignites concerns over Typhoon Project The recent Public Accounts Committee report has raised further concerns over the performance of the Typhoon Project citing spares shortages and the lack of a national supply chain. In reality defence funding shortages and poor international contracting arrangements have also contributed. The Committee's proposal to enhance the power of the Senior Responsible Owner for Typhoon would have significant implications for the entire organisation of the Ministry of Defence.
15 Apr 2011
NATO flag 100x100Libya: Is NATO Doing Enough? Sortie figures show that, whilst NATO is undertaking extensive operations over Libya, it could - and should - be doing more.
15 Apr 2011
US Naval Cyber CommandA Model of Cyber-Protection for the UK The constantly evolving nature of the cyber-threat means that only a similarly dynamic approach will help improve security. Combining the innovation and dynamism of private companies with the authority and resources of government would be a step in the right direction.
13 Apr 2011
Libya Rebel RoadBritish Strategy in Libya The war in Libya is at a stalemate. Britain should avoid becoming beholden to the rebels and shun regime change, but ensure that any settlement is a self-enforcing equilibrium.
13 Apr 2011
Oil facility Saudi ArabiaOil Markets and the Arab revolutions The uprisings have affected the governments of some of the world's largest oil exporters. In the long-term, however, supply is unlikely to be affected.
12 Apr 2011
Gaza civiliansGaza: Old War, New Problems If all parties involved in the Israeli-Palestinian are to avoid bruised reputations and bloodied hands, they need to change their approach. Embracing co-operative solutions to communal problems would be a start.
7 Apr 2011
Persian GulfDifficult Decisions for Gulf States Saudia Arabian foreign policy is determined - to a disproportionately large extent - by its fear of Iran, and its insistence that its neighbours fall in line could jeopardise the fragile alliances of the Gulf.
7 Apr 2011
Arming Rebels ThumbArming the Rebels Is Not the Answer Arming the Libyan rebels in the hope of expediating the ousting of the Qadhafi regime would be at best misguided, at worst detrimental to their cause.
5 Apr 2011
Japan QuakeWorst-Case Scenario: The Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake The complexities of responding to a disaster in a highly developed and technologically sophisticated country like Japan are testing humanitarian response strategies. Much of what has happened and continues to unfold is the realisation of multiple worst-case scenarios.
4 Apr 2011
CIRA HomepageMurder In Northern Ireland The murder of a young Catholic police officer in Northern Ireland will not derail the peace process. But it is a grim reminder of the ongoing threat to security and prosperity from dissident Republicans
4 Apr 2011
Quantifying Arab support Other than grudging diplomatic and perhaps financial support, Arab and 'Muslim' support is primarily symbolic, not military. Relative to what could be provided, the Arab military hardware on show is vanishingly slight.
1 Apr 2011
Qadhafi PortraitThe Dangers of Leaving Libya to Languish The back-and-forth nature of the Libyan conflict thus far underlines the need for external actors to facilitate a decisive change of fortune
31 Mar 2011
Libya Rebel RoadRescuing the Rebels Western policymakers may weigh up a number of ways to help the rebels in Libya - what should not be in doubt, however, is their obligation to provide some much-needed assistance.
29 Mar 2011
WTCOpening Pandora’s Box As North America publicy confronts the issue of radicalization, those involved would do well to observe the lessons of the UK's experience - but have thus far shown little inclination to do so.
28 Mar 2011
NATO MaritimeSlowing Alliance - NATO's New Maritime Strategy and the Need for Reform Despite NATO's new Alliance Maritime Strategy, the protracted discussion around how best to respond to events in Libya means that Alliance solidarity and the need for reforms are increasingly important issues.
25 Mar 2011
Qatar Libya ProtestArab Involvement in the Libyan Intervention Arab support for military action against Libya was initially strong, arguably stemming from a desire to change the focus of international and domestic attention. But as civilian casualties increase, the political calculus is changing - and Arab support is wavering.
23 Mar 2011
BidenTaking forward NATO-Russia Missile Defence Co-operation Vice President Biden's visit to Moscow, during which the thorny issue of missile defence co-operation was extensively discussed, may herald a thawing in NATO-Russian rhetoric.
22 Mar 2011
NFZIs the West Ready for Intervention in Libya? RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses British and French capabilities regarding the enforcement of the Libya no-fly zone.
21 Mar 2011
No Fly Zone Operation Southern WatchRaising the Stakes The UN's approval of a no-fly zone over Libya has raised the diplomatic and strategic stakes for all parties - but will it be enough?
18 Mar 2011
Obama at UN assemblyAssessing the UN Security Council Resolution on Libya In the first of four videos, RUSI experts offer their assessment of UN Security Council Resolution 1973, declaring, amongst other things, a No Fly Zone over Libya.
19 Mar 2011
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