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The Role of Information Systems
The fourth and final workshop in the Alternative Energy and Sustainability Series will discuss balance between the benefit that information systems ...

Military History Lecture - The Origins of the American Civil War: What Can We Learn from the Way a Society Remembers a War?
Long fascinated with the origins of the American Civil War, Professor Brian Holden Reid will address the various ways ‘blame’ has ...

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Merkel and Sarkozy 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
RUSI Defence Systems: The Franco-Russian Mistral-Class Helicopter Carrier 12 Aug 2011
Andrea Gilli examines Russia’s recent negotiations with France’s premier naval shipyard for a class of amphibious assault ships, and suggests that this type of deal is likely to become more prevalent. Maritime Forces Russia Europe France
RUSI Defence Systems: Achieving Economies of Scale Across the British and French Naval Industries 12 Aug 2011
The suggestion that the UK Government might in future have access to a French aircraft carrier raised eyebrows on both sides of the Channel. But the programme to build the Queen Elizabeth class of carriers has involved the French for years. Maritime Forces Equipment and Acquisitions Defence Review France Europe UK
Libya Rebels Blast Analysis: Stalemate in Libya: will advisers and drones tip the balance? 23 Apr 2011 by Shashank Joshi
Western intervention in Libya appears to be stalling, and the coalition has responded by committing military advisers and drones. But their priority, for the time being, is to purchase coalition longevity at the price of campaign intensity. UK Europe France Libya Middle East and North Africa
Libya Rebel Road Analysis: Rescuing the Rebels 29 Mar 2011 by Barak Seener
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. Law and Ethics NATO International Institutions Global Security Issues Libya Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region Iran Europe France UK Turkey United States Americas
France, EU and NATO - Sarkozy Analysis: Epistolary Revolt: The Crisis in French Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 4 Mar 2011
The recent public questioning of French foreign policy comes at an inconvenient time for President Sarkozy, and has done nothing to reassure the French people of their nation's continued global influence. Defence Policy Middle East and North Africa Europe France
NATO transfer Analysis: Reforming NATO at the Lisbon Summit 19 Nov 2010
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. NATO International Institutions UK Europe France Russia United States Americas
After the War on Terror 2 Analysis: The Resurgent Terrorist Threat 30 Sep 2010 by Dr Tobias Feakin
On 27 September 2010, the international media reported of a planned co-ordinated attack in France, Germany and the UK. Dr Tobias Feakin, RUSI Director of National Security and Resilience gives his assessment Terrorism Europe UK France Tackling Extremism Securing Britain
Franco-British News: British and French military establishments face 'Entente or oblivion' 30 Sep 2010
Due to the current economic and strategic climate, British and French militaries must co-operate or 'risk ending the current decade amputated and shrunk beyond recognition, argues the latest Future Defence Review Working Paper from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Defence Policy Global Strategy and Commitments Defence Review Defence Spending UK Europe France
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