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London Stock Exchange Bomb Plotters Analysis: The London Stock Exchange Bomb-Plotters - Lone Wolves and Successful Counter-Terrorism Work 3 Feb 2012 by Margaret Gilmore
A decision by four Britons to plead guilty to terrorist offences including a plan to bomb the London Stock Exchange sheds new light on the current terrorist threat to the UK. It also gives fresh insight into the work of counter terrorism officers in the UK, and of their coverage of extremist networks. Terrorism UK Europe
Shabaab PlasmatikFlickr Analysis: Eastern Africa: A Regional Stake in Counter-Insurgency 30 Jan 2012 by Anna Rader
Somalia will continue to dominate the 2012 agenda for East African states as the humanitarian impact of famine and ongoing fighting pulls in regional and international actors. Now embroiled in military operations, Kenya also faces a big year for domestic politics. Other regional dynamics are tying together Uganda and South Sudan, and Kenya and Eritrea, who are all facing political challenges. Tackling Extremism Terrorism Al-Qa'ida Africa Horn of Africa
Nigeria Soldiers Thumb Analysis: West Africa: Regional Security Comes to the Fore 30 Jan 2012
With fewer elections scheduled for 2012 in West Africa, the emphasis will shift to regional security and dealing with complex security threats. Terrorist groups and local militias are still a major problem, while religious conflict and instability threaten the region’s largest economy; Nigeria. Africa Tackling Extremism Terrorism Al-Qa'ida
florence anti-extremism demo Analysis: Not Welcome Here: The Resurgence Of Far-Right Wing Extremism In Europe 9 Jan 2012 by Valentina Soria
The recent spate of extremist murders across Europe may indicate a growing European malaise where xenophobia and anti-minority hatred is becoming acceptable. Yet events in Britain, where two men have been convicted for an era-defining racist murder, could herald a change in attitudes and be an example for the rest of Europe. European Union International Institutions Terrorism Tackling Extremism Europe
Foley_IC Reform RUSI Newsbrief: Planning Permission: US Intelligence Community Reform, 2001-11 23 Nov 2011
In the wake of 9/11, the US Intelligence Community came under unprecedented pressure to reform, yet this process has failed to understand and correct some of its most fundamental weaknesses. Terrorism The decade after 9/11 United States Americas
Khan_Aid and Losses RUSI Newsbrief: US Aid, Pakistani Losses and the War on Terror 23 Nov 2011
US economic and military aid to Pakistan has long been tied to its strategic objectives in the region, offering no ‘special treatment’ and leaving Pakistan’s economic situation increasingly unsustainable. The decade after 9/11 Terrorism The War on Terror Pakistan Central and South Asia United States Americas
UK Borders Analysis: UK Border Security: Growing Concerns over the Relaxation of Controls 23 Nov 2011 by Matt Ince
The current controversy over the supposed relaxation of security checks at UK borders highlights the complex nature of border security. The issue goes far beyond personality clashes and Ministerial accountability. It may prove to provide the impetus for root-and-branch border security reform. Domestic Security Defence Policy Terrorism UK Europe Securing Britain
Somali pirates Analysis: The MV Montecristo operation – a promising step in the right direction? 2 Nov 2011
UK naval forces have stepped up anti-piracy operations and the use of force in the Indian Ocean. This could, however, signal an escalation and lead to a more dangerous phase in the battle against Somali pirates. Terrorism Horn of Africa Africa Maritime Forces
Michael Clarke (thumbnail image) News: RUSI Director-General recognised by Anti-Terrorism community 1 Nov 2011
Professor Michael Clarke has been awarded a Commendation from the Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) in recognition of his work as an expert witness for Operation Theseus, the Metropolitan Police’s inquiry into the 7/7 bombings. Terrorism
scalesofjusticethumb 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
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