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The Huawei Debate’s Other Lesson
Commentary, 3 May 2019Trevor Taylor
A British defence secretary has been dismissed over allegations that he leaked a government discussion about the market access which China’s telecommunication giant Huawei may obtain in the UK. But...
Cyber, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Technology, Europe
Libya and France: A Revival of ‘Napoleonism’?
Commentary, 1 May 2019Youssef Tobi
France appears to be relying on force to patch up problems in Africa, and particularly in Libya. None of this is compatible with President Macron’s lofty foreign policy declarations.
Sahel, France, Libya, Terrorism, Europe, Africa, Middle East and North Africa
EU Spending on Defence Research and Development is About to Accelerate
Commentary, 30 April 2019Trevor Taylor
The EU’s foray into support for defence industry innovation is moving forward, but the timely establishment of cost-effective collaborative projects will not be easy. British access to such efforts...
Defence, Industries and Society, Equipment and Acquisitions, European Union
The Financing of North Korea’s Nuclear Ambition Remains Alive and Well
Commentary, 29 April 2019Tom Keatinge
A lack of awareness-raising by governments and misinterpretation by the private sector mean efforts to restrict North Korea’s finances are failing.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
The West Should Weaponise Embarrassment in the New Information Wars
Commentary, 26 April 2019Joel Rogers de Waal
Western digital society can never be properly fortified against foreign interference. But it could do more in the realm of information warfare deterrence.
Cyber, Information, Technology
Britain’s Declining Tank Numbers Highlights a Wider Problem
Commentary, 24 April 2019Jack Watling
The current debate about Britain’s shrinking numbers of main battle tanks obscures the need for a much deeper discussion about the country’s strategic choices.
Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, Global Strategy and Commitments, Military Sciences, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Russia’s ‘Silent’ Occupation and Georgia’s Territorial Integrity
Commentary, 18 April 2019Natia Seskuria
Russia’s pressure on Georgia continues, both through the gradual seizure of more territory and through massive propaganda campaigns.
International Security Studies, Russia, Georgia, Global Security Issues, Information
Mitigating Cyber Risks: Is There Room for Two?
Commentary, 17 April 2019Maria Smekalova and Kevin Gourlay
There is still a role for global discussion on norms of conduct in cyberspace.
Cyber, UK-Russia Security Dialogue, United Nations, Future UK Cyber Security Strategy Project, Russia, Information, International Institutions, Technology
Israel’s Election: It Is Bibi All the Way
Commentary, 11 April 2019Michael Stephens
Binyamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli election, setting the scene for a right-wing administration which may well be tempted to formally annex the occupied territories and set Israel on a dangerous...
RUSI International, Israel, Middle East and North Africa
US Presidential Hopefuls and Their Nuclear Weapons Policies
Commentary, 9 April 2019Jamie Kwong
US Democratic Party candidates for the White House are beginning to tackle nuclear challenges in their election campaigns.
United States, US Defence Policy, Americas, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Defence Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicyPages
Trump: Year One
Multimedia, 24 January 2018Director-General Dr Karin von Hippel discusses the first year of the Trump Presidency.
Tags: United States, US Defence Policy, Global Security Issues
British Army Recruitment
Multimedia, 11 January 2018Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, Land Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
The Iran Protests
Multimedia, 5 January 2018Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
International Space Security in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Alexandra Stickings discusses the prospects for international space security in the year ahead.
Tags: Aerospace
European Security in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Dr Jonathan Eyal outlines the projected developments in Europe in the year ahead.
Tags: Europe
Tackling Financial Crime in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Tom Keatinge and Olivier Kraft discuss developments and challenges in fighting financial crime in 2018.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Brexit in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018RUSI Deputy Director General Professor Malcolm Chalmers discusses the prospects for Brexit in 2018.
Tags: Brexit Briefings, Europe
Understanding Unpredictability in the Middle East in 2018
Multimedia, 4 January 2018Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi outlines priorities for analysts will be to understand the impact and unpredictability of US policy in the Middle East.
Tags: Iran, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
President Trump's Nuclear Button Tweet
Multimedia, 3 January 2018Tags: United States, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
Hong Kong After the District Council Elections: Will Anything Change?
Ukraine Talks: A Peaceful Outcome or a Peaceful Sellout?
Sir Michael Howard - A Tribute