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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
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Analysis: VIDEO: Is Russia Threatening Missile Defence
25 Nov 2011 by Dr Igor Sutyagin
On 23 November, Russian President Medvedev made an important address to the Russian people in which he underlined hostility towards European Missile Defence. Is this further evidence of a divergent attitudes towards nuclear security?Russia Europe NATO International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
On 23 November, Russian President Medvedev made an important address to the Russian people in which he underlined hostility towards European Missile Defence. Is this further evidence of a divergent attitudes towards nuclear security?
Russia Europe NATO International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
RUSI Newsbrief: Iskander, Pershing II and Missile Defences: History Repeating
23 Nov 2011 by Dr Igor SutyaginRussia continues to oppose the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence, despite the proposed deployment having shifted to southeast Europe, highlighting the continuation of misperceptions, paranoia and propaganda hysteria in Moscow.
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RUSI Newsbrief: Russia and China: Arctic Phantom Menaces
28 Sep 2011 by Matthew WillisUntil UK policy-makers' understanding of Arctic geopolitics has reached full maturity, they should avoid falling into the trap of seeing phantom threats
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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
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.
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RUSI Newsbrief: Focus on Russia's Nuclear Strategy: The ‘Liner’ R&D Programme
28 Jul 2011 by Dr Igor SutyaginAs Western missile defence systems become more effective, could independently powered, manoeuvrable nuclear warheads be the answer to Russia's prayers?
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RUSI Newsbrief: Focus on Russia's Nuclear Strategy: Russia Opts for Liquid-Fuel ICBMs
28 Jul 2011 by Dr Igor SutyaginNew liquid-fuel missiles overcome Russian supply problems, but pose serious challenges, too
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RUSI Newsbrief: Partnership with Norway: The UK’s Arctic Approach
28 Jul 2011 by Matthew WillisWith the swelling of activity in the north, is it time to consult the Arctic experts?
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RUSI Newsbrief: Russia's Political Rumblings
31 May 2011 by Dr Jonathan EyalMedvedev has recently taken firm control of Russian foreign policy, but Putin is still looking over his shoulder. How will the Russian presidential elections play out?
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Analysis: Why did Russia opt for liquid-fuel in its next generation ICBMs?
25 May 2011 by Dr Igor SutyaginRussia is enhancing strategic nuclear capabilities to meet its psychological and military objective of remaining a superpower. The credibility of Russia's nuclear arsenal - and its potential equality with that of the US - remains one of the Kremlin's key political aims.
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