PODCAST: Western Way of War
You are here
Commentary and Multimedia
RUSI experts and associates provide analysis on the latest developments in defence, security and international affairs.
|
|
Financial Crime Insights Podcast Series The episodes in this series are based on past Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFCS) events with top thinkers on topics that remain relevant in the world of financial crime. |
|
|
Bridging the Oceans Podcast Series Hosted by Veele Nouwens, this podcast provides an essential a platform to discuss the key defence and security questions of the world’s most dynamic region: the Indo-Pacific. |
Policy in a Vacuum: Why the UK Needs to Rethink How it Approaches Space
Commentary, 6 August 2020Alexandra Stickings
The importance of space to the UK’s national security, military and international relationships means it should be a key issue in the upcoming Integrated Review. However, a shift in thinking on...
Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, National Security, Technology, UK Defence
UK Investment Delivers the BBC a Record Global Audience
Commentary, 6 August 2020Jamie Angus
The BBC has now announced record audience growth for BBC News around the world. The investment in the BBC World Service is producing incredible returns for audiences in the UK and around the world.
UK, Information
Deadly Blast Shatters Beirut
Commentary, 5 August 2020Jack Watling
It is easy to view the incident as a singular calamity. In reality, it is the result of systemic factionalism, greed and incompetence on the part of the Lebanese government. Until that is addressed,...
Military Sciences, Lebanon
China and the Middle East: Friends in Need and Deed?
Commentary, 5 August 2020Guy Burton
Reports of a pending China–Iran alliance are premature, and ignore a more hesitant Chinese approach to the Middle East.
China, Middle East and North Africa
From Japan: A View of ‘Global Britain’ and the UK Integrated Review
Commentary, 4 August 2020Otsuka Umio
The UK has the capabilities and the responsibility as a global actor to help shape the security environment in East Asia.
UK Integrated Review 2021, Japan, UK
The Threat From Far-Right Extremist Violence is Rising – How Can P/CVE Education Activities Be Part of the Strategy to Counter it?
Commentary, 4 August 2020Claudia Wallner
Could the recent upsurge in far-right extremist violence be countered by preventing or countering violent extremism education efforts aimed at teaching historical awareness or critical thinking...
Terrorism and Conflict, The Prevention Project, Tackling Extremism, Terrorism
China in Africa’s Looking Glass: Perceptions and Realities
Commentary, 3 August 2020Hangwei Li and Jacqueline Muna Musiitwa Esq
While the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the declining influence of Western countries like Canada, Australia and the UK in Africa, China has intentionally kept Africa high on its agenda. But...
China, Africa
Australia’s Defence Strategic Update: It’s All About China
Commentary, 3 August 2020Peter Layton
Driven by deepening worries over China’s growing assertiveness, Australia is rethinking its defence strategy, force structure and posture. This has implications for many others.
China
The Worm is in the Fruit: A Rising Strategic Foe Inside NATO
Commentary, 31 July 2020Patrick Chevallereau
What is the added value of a 70-year-old politico-military alliance when some of its members no longer share the same values and, more importantly, when the behaviour of one member – Turkey –...
Turkey, NATO
Voting with Their Feet: Russia’s Protests in the Far East Reveal Moscow’s Disconnect from Its Regions
Commentary, 30 July 2020Emily Ferris
The detention of Sergei Furgal, former governor of the region of Khabarovsk in Russia’s Far East, prompted widespread protests that have taken on a distinctly anti-government edge. This has laid bare...
International Security Studies, RussiaPages
Risk Assessing the Pandemic
Multimedia, 7 April 2020Tags: Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence
The Challenge of Change: Acquiring Technologies for Defence in the UK
Multimedia, 7 April 2020Peggy Hollinger, International Business Editor at the Financial Times discusses a new RUSI paper authored by Trevor Taylor and John Louth. The paper suggests that the UK needs a speedier defence...
Tags: Armed Forces, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe
On the Cusp: James Vickers
Multimedia, 3 April 2020Elisabeth Braw explores how insurance gaps impact major disasters with James Vickers, and finds there are enormous gaps.
Tags: Modern Deterrence
Russian and Chinese Assistance in the Coronavirus Crisis
Multimedia, 3 April 2020Russia and China are giving assistance to Italy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Should NATO be worried?
Tags: China, Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, Russia
On the Cusp: Dan Eliasson
Multimedia, 3 April 2020Elisabeth Braw talks with Dan Eliasson, Director General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. They discuss how countries can help their populations prepare for a national crisis without knowing...
Tags: Modern Deterrence
On the Cusp: Per Brekke
Multimedia, 3 April 2020We need to get used to the idea that our convenient societies can't be convenient every single day. Could teenagers play a larger role in helping countries respond to threats? Elisabeth Braw and Per...
Tags: Modern Deterrence
Preparing the Public for Future Crises
Multimedia, 26 March 2020All governments dealing with Covid-19 are working out ways to involve the public and enlist volunteer support. Elisabeth Braw proposes ways to involve teenagers in resilience training.
Tags: Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, Global Security Issues
Resilience and the Coronavirus
Multimedia, 20 March 2020RUSI's Elisabeth Braw previews the forthcoming RUSI analysis with those dealing with the implications of the Coronavirus
Tags: Coronavirus, Modern Deterrence
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
The Biden Administration’s First Steps and the UN
The Biden Presidency: What Role for the UK on Iran?
Episode Ten: Counter Terrorism Financing: Does the Current Global Approach Work?