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Get Africa Involved: Morocco’s Lead in the Management of Immigration
Commentary, 20 August 2019Amal El Ouassif
The global migration problem cannot be wished away; it has to be managed. Morocco provides an example of how responsibility for migration management can be handled by African states.
European Union, Global Security Issues, Europe, Africa
Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
Commentary, 15 August 2019Peter Roberts and Seth Newkirk
Regardless of how difficult Erdogan’s Turkey may now be, it is a key state in NATO and must be treated as such.
Turkey, United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Americas, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, International Institutions, Europe
India Tightens Control Over Jammu and Kashmir
Commentary, 9 August 2019Aaditya Dave
A move to extinguish the territory’s autonomy may play well with voters in India but is unlikely to improve regional security.
India, International Security Studies, Asia, Global Security Issues, Law and Ethics, Central and South Asia
How can Coordinating Public, Private and People Help Reduce the Impact of a Grey-Zone Incident?
Commentary, 7 August 2019Cate Pye
This article considers how to increase societal and governmental resilience in the UK to reduce the impact of an attack, whatever its nature.
Modern Deterrence, Defence Management, UK, National Security, Resilience, UK Defence
Joint Forces Command to Become Strategic Command
Commentary, 6 August 2019Andrew Curtis
While the changes to the organisation of UK Defence are welcome, the long-term effects remain to be seen.
Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Hamza bin Laden Dead
Commentary, 2 August 2019Raffaello Pantucci
But decapitating a terrorist organisation is not proven to result in a lower threat from terrorism.
Tackling Extremism, The decade after 9/11, International Security Studies, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, The War on Terror, Al-Qa'ida, Terrorism
Another Chinese Defence White Paper: What Impact on the UK?
Commentary, 1 August 2019Veerle Nouwens
China’s latest defence white paper repeats many concepts already known but does include a number of interesting novelties.
China, Global Strategy and Commitments, International Security Studies, Defence Policy, Asia, Global Security Issues, Land Forces, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
UK Ministry of Defence Announces Ambitious Plans for Space
Commentary, 30 July 2019Alexandra Stickings
The UK has recently announced a number of new military space initiatives, showing that it is taking this strategic environment seriously. While these are welcome developments, questions persist over...
Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, United States, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, UK Defence Policy, Military Sciences, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK, Technology, UK Defence
The UK’s Economic Crime Plan: A First Step on the Road to Progress
Commentary, 24 July 2019Helena Wood and Isabella Chase
The government’s first-ever comprehensive Economic Crime Plan is a step in the right direction, but requires adequate funding.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Law and Ethics, Financial Crime 2.0, Organised Crime
Expect Iran to Go Further
Commentary, 23 July 2019Jack Watling
Iran is dominating the escalation cycle, but the risk of miscalculation is high.
Iran's Nuclear Programme, Iran, Military Sciences, Sanctions, Global Security IssuesPages
Reflections on the First World War Centenary
Multimedia, 9 November 2018In this RUSI Analysis podcast, Dr Emma De Angelis interviews Richard Grayson, Professor of Twentieth Century History at Goldsmiths, University of London; Catriona Pennell, Associate Professor of...
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In Context podcast - Episode 3: Mona Juul
Multimedia, 26 October 2018Karin talks to Mona Juul, a diplomat and current Norwegian Ambassador to the UK who, along with her husband, played a key role in the Oslo Accords, the landmark agreement that attempted to bring an...
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The US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Under Threat
Multimedia, 21 October 2018After reports that the USA may with from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute speaks to BBC news...
Tags: United States, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Nelson and Trafalgar
Multimedia, 21 October 2018Professor Peter Roberts, Director, Military Sciences, RUSI on Nelson's legacy and the Battle of Trafalgar.
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In Context podcast - Episode 2: Baroness Ashton
Multimedia, 12 October 2018This time Karin von Hippel talks to the European Union’s former foreign policy chief, Baroness Cathy Ashton. We’ll be talking about the EU, the Iran Deal and... Daleks.
Tags: Europe
In Context podcast - Episode 1: Chris DiBona
Multimedia, 28 September 2018For the first In Context podcast, RUSI Director-General Dr Karin von Hippel talks to Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source at Google. Chris has witnessed the rise of one of the biggest tech firms on...
Tags: Technology
US Sanctions on Russia
Multimedia, 10 August 2018Emily Ferris, RUSI Research Fellow, on the new US sanctions on Russia and what the Russian response might look like.
Tags: United States, International Security Studies, Russia
Imran Khan's Pakistan
Multimedia, 27 July 2018Raffaello Pantucci and Kamal Alam talk about the recent election victory by Imran Khan in Pakistan.
Tags: Pakistan, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Central and South Asia
Hong Kong After the District Council Elections: Will Anything Change?
Ukraine Talks: A Peaceful Outcome or a Peaceful Sellout?
Sir Michael Howard - A Tribute