http://rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2012 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:N4F06F4FDD26D6/ Despite recent setbacks for the terrorist organisation, AQAP's communications strategy suggests a new model for global jihadist mobilisation January 2012 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4ED7CCF7B5A27/ In an era of smaller weapons stockpiles, what are the policy drivers for the medium-sized nuclear-weapon states - and how might they determine future disarmament? December 2011 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4E03231821048/ Exploring the interdependencies, risks, opportunities and uncertainties within the defence industrial ecosystem June 2011 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4DDD11048972E/ US tactical nuclear weapons may be heading out of Europe. What are the implications? May 2011 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4CB4583E4B04C/ The Netherlands and Defence Planning Challenges for Smaller European Countries. As budgets are slashed across the continent, Dutch defence planning may offer vital lessons for other European states October 2010 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4BFD56421A39C/ Declaratory policy is an essential part of nuclear deterrence. With disarmament once again on the global agenda, this report offers a detailed analysis of the options open to policy-makers May 2010 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O48BFCC6FAA32E/ This report offers detailed recommendations for overcoming many problems that have beset recent interventions from Afghanistan to Rwanda. Its individual papers provided the foundation for the final ‘Tswalu Protocol’, a consensus derived from the experience of leading figures at the epicentre of peace-building operations. September 2008 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4A4C9EDFE576F/ Propaganda of the deed is a little understood phenomenon. But recent manifestations of it in the last decade have once again propelled it into the public consciousness. July 2009 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O469CA1644FC5F/ In this Whitehall Report, the authors explore what they consider to be the principal issues that should form the basis of this debate during the consultation period and the Parliamentary debate. July 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O45D0803AD0732/ By Paula Thornhill, Richard Cobbold, Bill Rollo, Asher Susser, Jeffrey Herbst and Michael Finley The Tswalu Dialogue was established in 2002 as a premier African forum to discuss issues of concern to continental development and security. This year's event considered the means required to reinforce the success of those African states which have successfully pursued reforms and identifies the lessons from their recovery. It also considered strategies for successful reform. February 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O459D3C8297AAE/ By Sandra Bell and Rebecca Cox Inquiries into most large scale emergencies and disasters highlight communication difficulties between emergency services. However, there has been little written on the positive forces (or drivers) for communication between the services. January 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O44E3708613E05/ Experts examine the relationship between African security, commodities and development. They investigate the facts behind both academic and popular misconceptions about Africa’s commodities. August 2006 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O483581D370D1D/ As coalition operations again become commonplace in military affairs, this Whitehall Report examines the challenges of coalition command in contemporary operations. May 2008 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O47286430C4AD0/ Report of the 2007 Tswalu Dialogue. The report focusses on the likely roles, shape and structure of the African military of the Twenty-first century. October 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4663D5D39AD3B/ HMS Astute’s launch, and the recent debate on the renewal of Britain’s strategic nuclear deterrent, has focused public and political attention on the future of the UK Submarine Industrial Base. June 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O45EDA21FB0941/ Examining the Beslan Hostage crisis of 2004, this report will analyze the various myths and contradictory accounts of the attack, with particular reference to the failed negotiations. March 2007 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O44F437383C716/ This Whitehall Report assesses the challenges facing the avionics and mission systems sectors following the Defence Industrial Strategy. August 2006 http://rusi.org/publications/whitehallreports/rss/ref:O4469BF5756980/ >With a continued political strategy of projecting stability and promoting democracy overseas, US and allied armed forces, and other government and non-governmental agencies are likely to operate with increasing frequency ‘on the cusps’ of their traditional areas of activity, institutional capabilities and conceptual and doctrinal constructs. May 2006