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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. |
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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. |
The UK’s New Nuclear Warhead: Issues for Parliament
Commentary, 11 January 2021Matthew Harries
The UK’s replacement nuclear warhead programme needs better scrutiny. Here’s what Parliament could do.
Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Are the UK and India Finally Getting Serious About Each Other?
Commentary, 8 January 2021Walter Ladwig
The UK and India are getting closer. But some of the key building blocks of the relationship still need to be laid.
UK Integrated Review 2021, India, UK
Sunshine Over the Gulf
Commentary, 7 January 2021Michael Stephens
The reconciliation between Qatar and its neighbours marks the end of a poorly considered diplomatic campaign and botched US policy. But the scars will endure.
Unpacking the MENA, The Gulf Region
Sir Brian Urquhart: A Great Public Servant for a Great International Cause
Commentary, 6 January 2021David Hannay
The passing of the British diplomat who played a key role in the establishment of the UN is an apt moment to reflect on the condition of the organisation and the future of its peacekeeping operations.
United Nations, UK
Chinese Drones in Serbian Skies
Commentary, 5 January 2021Vuk Vuksanovic
Get ready for a new development: Chinese weapons systems in Europe.
Aerospace, China, Global Security Issues, Technology, Europe
Sea Control and Power Projection: France’s Choice of a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
Commentary, 4 January 2021Patrick Chevallereau
Emmanuel Macron has decided on a successor to the Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
France, Maritime Forces
The Chinese Honey Money Moon in the Western Balkans
Commentary, 23 December 2020Harun Karčić
After an uneasy transition from communism to democracy, the Western Balkans becomes China’s playground.
China, Europe
Key Influencers on the US Policy on Iran
Commentary, 22 December 2020Corey Hinderstein
The incoming Biden administration will face a difficult challenge to quickly implement a new US policy toward Iran. The most effective path will be to work with those who agree, and engage those who...
Iran's Nuclear Programme, Iranian Nuclear Pathways, United States, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
When No Diplomatic Immunity is Good News: Equatorial Guinea v France in the International Court of Justice
Commentary, 21 December 2020Anton Moiseienko
A ruling by the International Court of Justice is good for the global fight against corruption, and bad news for those seeking refuge under claims of diplomatic immunity.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, France, Law and Ethics, Africa
Cooperating in Tackling Extreme Right-Wing Ideologies and Terrorism
Commentary, 18 December 2020Raffaello Pantucci
Europe and the Biden administration in the US should be ready to expand their cooperation on combating right-wing violent movements.
United States, Tackling Extremism, UK, TerrorismPages
When Did We Stop Inventing Stuff?
Multimedia, 31 December 2020Disruptive technology has surpassed innovation as the de rigour buzzword for policy documents and is a mandatory phrase for successful funding applications. Militaries and defence organisations...
Tags: Military Sciences
Is the Era of Manoeuvre Warfare Dead?
Multimedia, 24 December 2020US military power since 1980 has been one of historical significance. The doctrine of rapid manoeuvre in the deep battle space, by elite armies of professional all-volunteer forces has defined the...
Tags: Military Sciences
Episode Eight: Freeports in the UK
Multimedia, 18 December 2020In February 2020, the UK government launched a consultation on its plans to establish up to 10 freeports in the UK. Alexandria Reid is joined by Richard Ballantyne from the British Ports Association...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Electronic Warfare and Cumulative Risk
Multimedia, 17 December 2020Above all other competitors, Russia is the pre-eminent authority in Electronic Warfare. The US military is trying to catch up with their generational deficit in this domain but there is little sign...
Tags: Military Sciences
Europe Turns to the Indo-Pacific
Multimedia, 16 December 2020Germany, France, and The Netherlands have published Indo-Pacific Strategies. The United Kingdom speaks of a strategic tilt to the region. But what does all this mean in practice?
Tags: Bridging the Oceans Podcast Series, China, International Security Studies, Navigating the Indo-Pacific, Japan, India, Maritime Forces, Pacific, Central and South Asia
Sir Mark Rowley on Policing
Multimedia, 11 December 2020Welcome back to Season Two of our 'In Context' podcast. In this episode, Karin talks to RUSI Distinguished Fellow Sir Mark Rowley QPM. Sir Mark discusses his incredible career in the police force and...
Tags: National Security
Episode Seven: Unexplained Wealth Orders: Where to Next
Multimedia, 11 December 20202020 was a roller coaster for Unexplained Wealth Orders in the UK! CFCS’s Anton Moiseienko takes stock of the setbacks and the triumphs with barristers Anita Clifford and James Mather and Alun...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Soothsaying, Prophecy and Luck
Multimedia, 10 December 2020Historically, the British have been averse to funding a standing army, and perhaps that feeling endures today, in the belief that it is possible to raise and train an army to meet any threat in a...
Tags: Military Sciences
Season Two: Festive Special
Multimedia, 9 December 20202020 – never a dull moment in financial crime! In this special end-of-year episode, CFCS’s Isabella Chase and RUSI colleagues Kayla Izenman, Emil Dall and Anton Moiseienko unpack the financial crime...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies
The Paradox Facing Navies
Multimedia, 3 December 2020Peter Roberts talks to Dr Sidharth Kaushal about naval warfare and capital ships in the era of Great Power Competition. Dr Kaushal describes a new form of strategic raiding, the historical precedence...
Tags: Military Sciences
Diversity in the UK's Intelligence Agencies
Financing Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism
New UK Government Initiative to Support High-Risk, High-Reward Military Science Needs Refinement