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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. |
Why the Seams in Systems of Government Matter When It Comes to Managing China
Commentary, 5 October 2020Michael Shoebridge
Australia is an example of how to deal with Chinese attempts to bypass central governments, and engage with sub-state entities.
China
A Nagorno-Karabakh Scenario in the Balkans?
Commentary, 2 October 2020Harun Karčić
As the fighting rages in the South Caucasus, the citizens of another frozen conflict watch with unease.
Europe
The Militarisation of Iran’s Presidency: The IRGC and the 2021 Elections
Commentary, 1 October 2020Kasra Aarabi
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have always been influential. They are about to get even more so.
Iran
Soft Power in International Military Relations: A UK–Pakistan Case Study
Commentary, 30 September 2020Mary Hunter
Militaries can generate more than just hard power as the British and Pakistani armed forces demonstrate.
Pakistan, UK
Clamping the Wheel of the Money Launderers’ ‘Vehicle of Choice’: Reform of the UK Company Registry
Commentary, 29 September 2020Helena Wood
Proposed changes to the UK company formation regime are welcome but must be complemented by statutory reforms to the role of Companies House and sustainable resourcing.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, UK
The Integrated Review Should Prioritise Understanding
Commentary, 28 September 2020Suzanne Raine
The UK government is consulting more widely. But it still needs to grapple with the broader task of transforming information into understanding.
UK Integrated Review 2020, UK, Information, Intelligence, Technology
Interception: Deterring Radicalisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Commentary, 25 September 2020Alex Guittard, Jared Shurin and Lilla Schumicky-Logan
A simple set of suggestions to counter terrorist and violent extremist groups’ recruitment efforts during the pandemic.
Tackling Extremism, Global Security Issues, Technology
The Limits of European Power? The Abraham Accords, Their Halting of Israel’s Annexation Plans and the European Response
Commentary, 24 September 2020Juliana Suess
The agreement between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain has created some diplomatic respite which the Europeans may be able to use to revive discussions about the fate of a future Palestinian state.
United States, Unpacking the MENA, Israel
Russia and Serbia: A Partnership Past its Prime
Commentary, 23 September 2020Vuk Vuksanovic
After an undiplomatic statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson about the Serbian President, Moscow apologised to Belgrade. Was this an isolated incident or a sign of a deeper rift...
Russia
Keep Your Friends Close and Turkey Closer: EU–Turkey Relations
Commentary, 22 September 2020Samuel Doveri Vesterbye
An agenda for engagement with Turkey, warts and all.
Turkey, European UnionPages
Carried Over the Threshold: Hybrid Tactics and Responses
Multimedia, 30 July 2020Ewan Lawson, Associate Fellow at RUSI discusses hybrid tactics and responses with Peter Roberts.
Tags: Adversarial Studies, Military Sciences
Season Two: Inside Crypto
Multimedia, 27 July 2020In this episode, host Kayla Izenman is joined by Jesse Spiro of Chainalysis to get a reality check on the riskiness of cryptocurrency and explore its potential to upend the financial system for the...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies
Germany's National Service
Multimedia, 24 July 2020Germany's Defence Minister has announced plans for new voluntary national service. Elisabeth Braw discusses the merits of the move.
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Western Way of War: A Politicians View on the Utility of Hard Power
Multimedia, 23 July 2020Tobias Ellwood (Chair UK Parliament's Defence Committee) talked to Peter Roberts about how political views on the military have changed (risk averse, reactive, lacklustre), the 'Special relationship...
Tags: Military Sciences
On the Cusp: Stewart McDonald MP
Multimedia, 21 July 2020Elisabeth Braw speaks with Stewart McDonald MP, the SNP's defence spokesman, who has followed up on Elisabeth's proposal for teenager resilience training and initiated a Resilience Scotland proposal...
Tags: Modern Deterrence
Season Two: Mutual Evaluation Retort
Multimedia, 20 July 2020In this episode, host Stephen Reimer unpacks the UAE's latest FATF mutual evaluation report with Ibtissem Lassoued, Partner and Head of Advisory, Financial Crime at Al Tamimi...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies
Western Way of War: The Death of Military Superiority
Multimedia, 16 July 2020The Israeli model of warfare: what can the West learn? Wilf Owen and Peter Roberts discuss why Western Power have sleep walked into a way of fighting suitable for "The Second XI", but just won't work...
Tags: Military Sciences
The Information Domain Threat Environment
Multimedia, 15 July 2020Nick Reynolds delivers the latest Adversarial Studies briefing.
Tags: Adversarial Studies, Profession of Arms
UK-China Relations After the Huawei Decision
Multimedia, 14 July 2020Veerle Nouwens, Research Fellow at RUSI, looks at the implications for UK China relations after the UK government excluded the Chinese firm from the 5G network.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK
Season Two: The Unwitting Accomplice?
Multimedia, 13 July 2020In this episode, host Anton Moiseienko is joined by journalist and cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs to dive into the workings of money mule networks. Are they innocent enablers or knowing accomplices...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies
The Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific Trade
Forceful Persuasion: The Psychology of Convincing an Opponent They Are Beaten
Is Defence’s Latest Operating Model Fit for Purpose?