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Analysis: Secrecy and Transparency: Striking the Balance 23 Oct 2011 by Margaret Gilmore
The long awaited Green Paper on Justice and Security suggests the British Government wants to close a legal loophole to ensure sensitive intelligence material from abroad can be kept secret. But is this wise in an age when advancing technologies makes secrecy more difficult and at a time when the public appears to want greater openness? Law and Ethics Domestic Security Terrorism Tackling Extremism Securing Britain

Analysis: VIDEO - Assessing the Legal Implications of Anwar al-Awlaki's Assassination 10 Oct 2011 by Dr Jonathan Eyal
Was the United States right to target one of its own citizens? What are are the implications for future drone attacks? Law and Ethics Terrorism Al-Qa'ida The War on Terror

RUSI Newsbrief: The UK and the Law of the Sea 28 Jul 2011
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea plays a vital role in regulating maritime exploitation, but where does the UK stand? Maritime Forces Law and Ethics Americas UK Europe

RUSI Journal: Atrocities in Britain’s Counter-Insurgencies 2 Jun 2011
Atrocities and excesses in counter-insurgency are by no means a modern phenomenon History Law and Ethics

Analysis: Unmanned Systems: Confusing Ethics 20 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth Quintana
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have prompted widespread criticism, despite having proven their value in a variety of contexts. In many cases, their use may be the most logical - and safest - option. Technology Aerospace Law and Ethics Afghanistan Central and South Asia Pakistan Iraq Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Gaza: Old War, New Problems 7 Apr 2011 by Michael Stephens
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. Law and Ethics International Institutions Terrorism Middle East Peace Middle East and North Africa Egypt The Gulf Region

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

Analysis: Raising the Stakes 19 Mar 2011 by Professor Michael Clarke
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? Law and Ethics International Institutions Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: 'Do Something' Is Not A Strategy 18 Mar 2011 by Adrian Johnson
The UN Resolution was the news many were waiting to hear - and Qadhafi's announcement of a ceasefire seems to have vindicated calls for intervention. But is this merely the first phase of an ill-conceived, protracted conflict? Law and Ethics International Institutions Libya Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: The Feasible Option for Libya 14 Mar 2011 by Shashank Joshi
A no-fly zone is mired in political obstacles. Those states with a moral and strategic interest in forestalling a Qadhafi victory ought to step around that diplomatic morass. Assistance to the rebels - even non-lethal and non-tangible - is a feasible and effective option. Law and Ethics International Institutions Global Security Issues Libya Middle East and North Africa

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