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The Yukos Case: An Old Russian Wrong Keeps Haunting President Putin
Commentary, 13 March 2020Natia Seskuria
Owners of a company Russian President Vladimir Putin confiscated for political reasons have finally extracted justice from a court in the West. But Russia is unlikely to respect the ruling. Nor is it...
Russia, International Institutions
Infectious Lies
Commentary, 11 March 2020Tom Ascott
Coronavirus conspiracy theories are multiplying, but following common patterns.
Global Security Issues, Information, Technology
The UK’s Integrated Review: The Need for Clear Guidance
Commentary, 10 March 2020Jack Watling
The UK government must provide unambiguous political guidance as it undertakes the most significant appraisal of the country’s defence posture since the start of this century.
Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Military Sciences, UK, National Security, UK Defence
Coronavirus Preparedness: Lessons Yet to be Learnt
Commentary, 3 March 2020Elisabeth Braw
Liberal democracies remain vulnerable to mass epidemics, despite the prevalence of time-tested methods to improve national resilience capabilities.
Modern Deterrence, United States, Military Sciences, Resilience, Europe, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North Africa
What North Korea Is not Telling Us about Denuclearisation in 2020
Commentary, 2 March 2020Cristina Varriale
A new rallying cry to ‘achieve a breakthrough’ has been launched by the North Korean leader. But what this actually means is, probably deliberately, obfuscated.
North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
Crypto in the Hermit Kingdom: Understanding the Objectives of the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference
Commentary, 28 February 2020Kayla Izenman and Katherine Norton-Williams
The coronavirus outbreak may have averted or postponed North Korea’s aim of hosting a curious gathering of blockchain and cryptocurrency experts. Potential participants should resist the temptation...
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, North Korea, Technology
Serious Organised Crime and Britain’s Forthcoming Integrated Review
Commentary, 27 February 2020Keith Ditcham
The British government should raise the national security threat from serious and organised crime to Tier One status.
UK, Organised Crime
Germany’s Greens at 40: Between Pacifist Roots and Potential Government Responsibility
Commentary, 26 February 2020Lydia Wachs
While Germany’s mainstream parties – the so-called Volksparteien (mass-movement people’s party) – are faltering, the Greens are on course to be part of the next German government. However, their...
Germany, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe
India and the US: Trump’s Trip at a Time of Tension
Commentary, 21 February 2020Walter C Ladwig III
A noisy, demonstrative visit to India by the US President won’t necessarily address emerging problems in the bilateral relationship.
United States, India
An Increasingly Volatile International Environment Opens New Fronts for European Navies
Commentary, 19 February 2020Patrick Chevallereau
From the Strait of Hormuz to the eastern Mediterranean, maritime tensions are pushing European states to expand their use of naval power.
Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, EuropePages
Financial Crime 2.0: E Gaming
Multimedia, 25 February 2020Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Financial Crime 2.0
Financial Crime 2.0: The Decentralisation of Cryptocurrency and Financial Crime
Multimedia, 18 February 2020Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Financial Crime 2.0
Financial Crime 2.0: Privacy Coins
Multimedia, 11 February 2020Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Financial Crime 2.0
Financial Crime Online: Beyond Our Reach?
Multimedia, 4 February 2020Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Financial Crime 2.0
Episode 10: Leaks, Links and Brexit
Multimedia, 29 January 2020In this episode, host Isabella Chase is joined by guests to discuss the most recent money laundering leaks, UK-linked financial crime cases, and the impact that Brexit will have on the financial...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Episode 09: New Year, New Challenges
Multimedia, 15 January 2020In this episode, host Isabella Chase is joined by guests to discuss the challenges that will face financial institutions in 2020. To discuss the recent financial crime news, Isabella is joined by...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Iran Crisis: Implications for the UK
Multimedia, 8 January 2020Dr Jack Watling outlines how the UK will be affected in Iraq following the targetted killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Tags: Iran, UK
Episode 08: What defined financial crime in 2019?
Multimedia, 18 December 2019In the final episode of the Suspicion Transaction Report for 2019 the CFCS team come together to discuss the biggest financial crime news stories of the year. Host Isabella Chase is joined by Tom...
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Sir Michael Howard - A Tribute
Multimedia, 6 December 2019The leading military historian of his generation, Sir Michael Howard’s influence on the development of the discipline of strategic studies is unquestioned. Awarded the military cross for his service...
Tags: History
Episode 07: Missing links
Multimedia, 4 December 2019In this episode of the Suspicious Transaction Report, host Isabella Chase and guests consider the missing links in various financial crime problems. Isabella is joined by Becky Marriott from Tide to...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
The Yukos Case: An Old Russian Wrong Keeps Haunting President Putin
Infectious Lies
The UK’s Integrated Review: The Need for Clear Guidance