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RUSI Journal: Pirates and Power Politics: Naval Presence and Grand Strategy in the Horn of Africa
9 Dec 2011 by Dr Lee WillettCounter-piracy operations have proved to be a useful way for states to expand their influence in a strategically significant region
Maritime Forces International Institutions United Nations NATO European Union Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa
RUSI Journal: Sanctuary, Shipowners and Paying Ransoms: Refocusing Counter-piracy Policy in an Era of Austerity
9 Dec 2011 The international community can contain piracy in the short-term by denying the pirates sanctuary, engaging shipowners and avoiding the temptation to ban ransoms
Maritime Forces Defence Policy Global Security Issues Horn of Africa Africa
RUSI Journal: Somali Piracy: Why Should We Care?
9 Dec 2011 How can the international community best deal with the single biggest maritime threat since the Second World War? (Free access)
Maritime Forces European Union International Institutions NATO Global Security Issues Africa Horn of Africa UK Europe
News: Director General of MI5 at RUSI
9 Dec 2011 Intelligence
Analysis: Is Putin Best Placed to Subvert a 'Russian Spring'?
8 Dec 2011 by Dr Igor SutyaginThe anti-government protests following the Russian parliamentary elections on 4 December are indicative of a growing enmity towards the ruling elites. Yet, the ruling elites have opted to re-instate Vladimir Putin as President next year as they see him as the best candidate to shield them from widespread disenchantment unravelling before them
Global Security Issues Russia Europe
Analysis: The Gulf's food security dilemma
6 Dec 2011 Food security is an important geopolitical consideration for Gulf countries concerned with rising food demand in the face of low production rates and vast imports. In order to maintain food security, imports will remain vital, as well as ensuring the physical security of international and domestic supplies.
Climate Security Global Security Issues Middle East and North Africa
Analysis: Autumn Statement 2011: Opportunities for Infrastructure Security and Resilience
5 Dec 2011 The Chancellor's Autumn Statement and the concurrent launch of the 2011 Infrastructure Plan present great opportunities for investment in the UK's infrastructure. But in addition to economic considerations, cautious fund managers will need to rely on the security and risk advisory community to help with investment decisions.
UK Europe Domestic Security
Analysis: The Euro-debt crisis: from finance to geopolitics?
2 Dec 2011 The current European financial and debt crisis has highlighted Germany's increasing power and amplified Berlin's influence over the EU. The implications remain unknown but British engagement could temper excessive German influence from within and create a stronger and more globally-minded Europe.
International Institutions European Union Global Security Issues Europe France UK Germany
Analysis: Devaluing the Dual-Track Approach to Iran
2 Dec 2011 by Andrea BergerWith the ransacking of the British embassy in Tehran, the West has further shrunk its repository of policy options, leaving sanctions as the policy tool of choice. However, while sanctions may slow Iran's forays into the nuclear field, they are unlikely to divert their course entirely.
Iran Middle East and North Africa Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
Analysis: ANALYSIS PODCAST: Women in Defence
30 Nov 2011 by Elizabeth Pearson
Women from the highest ranks of defence forces from ten countries have been meeting at a conference to celebrate their achievement and discuss the issues they face. Lizz Pearson talks to the organisers of the conference and finds out that the issues are less about gender and more about sharing expertise.Defence Policy Military Personnel
Women from the highest ranks of defence forces from ten countries have been meeting at a conference to celebrate their achievement and discuss the issues they face. Lizz Pearson talks to the organisers of the conference and finds out that the issues are less about gender and more about sharing expertise.
Defence Policy Military Personnel
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