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RUSI experts and associates provide analysis on the latest developments in defence, security and international affairs.
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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. |

On the Offensive: The UK’s New Cyber Force
Commentary, 23 November 2020Conrad Prince
The creation of a new National Cyber Force is an important development but should not divert attention from the wider issues around cyber security.
Cyber, Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
More Than Meets the Eye: Who Benefits Most from Russia’s Ministerial Rotations?
Commentary, 20 November 2020Emily Ferris
A Cabinet reshuffle in Russia raises questions about the country’s future trajectory.
Russia
Ethiopia in Turmoil
Commentary, 19 November 2020Ann M Fitz-Gerald
The northern region of Tigray is challenging Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s reform agenda. The prospects for peace are dim.
Africa
Britain’s Defences: The Biggest Spending Boost Since the Cold War
Commentary, 19 November 2020Peter Roberts
The UK military is to receive an extra £4 billion a year over the next four years, the government has announced.
Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, Defence Spending, UK
Turkey Forges a New Geo-Strategic Axis from Azerbaijan to Ukraine
Commentary, 18 November 2020Taras Kuzio
A new informal alliance is emerging in Southeastern Europe, and it is being led by Turkey.
Turkey
Revising EU Export Controls: A Path to Greater Coherence?
Commentary, 17 November 2020Maria Shagina
The EU is close to agreement on expanding the list of dual-use cyber-surveillance technology to be banned from sale to autocratic regimes. The move would strengthen the EU’s human rights advocacy and...
European Union, Technology, Europe
The Silent Rise of Greece as a Mediterranean Power
Commentary, 16 November 2020Emmanuel Karagiannis
Greece is emerging as a Mediterranean power with a more proactive foreign policy.
Europe
The Impact of a Biden Presidency on the Middle East and North Africa
Commentary, 13 November 2020Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Antonio Giustozzi, Michael Stephens, H A Hellyer and Tobias Borck
Our analysts and associate fellows look at what awaits the Biden presidency in the region.
International Security Studies, Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Middle East and North Africa
What Europe Needs on Russia from a Biden Administration
Commentary, 12 November 2020Neil Melvin
The incoming US administration will have to articulate a new policy towards Russia. This will benefit the entire transatlantic community.
International Security Studies, United States, US Defence Policy, Russia
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy
Commentary, 11 November 2020Tom Uren
Australia’s cyber security strategy has been updated and has a remarkably different vision to its predecessor.
Cyber, Cyber Security, TechnologyPages

Conceptualising the Indo-Pacific
Multimedia, 21 October 2020In this first episode, Veerle is joined by Dr. Neil Melvin, Director of RUSI’s International Security Studies department and Aaditya Dave, Research Analyst in the Navigating the Indo-Pacific...
Tags: Bridging the Oceans Podcast Series, China, International Security Studies, Navigating the Indo-Pacific, Japan, India, Maritime Forces, Pacific, Central and South Asia
Western Way of War: Outwitted, Outgunned, and Outflanked
Multimedia, 15 October 2020The West has been losing wars for too long and needs to change, suggests James Heappey MP, UK Minister for the Armed Forces. Peter Roberts talks to the former soldier-turned politician about people,...
Tags: Military Sciences
Western Way of War: Wars Change Religion
Multimedia, 8 October 2020The West (a contested concept in itself) has been misunderstanding the relationship between wars and religion for too long, contends Ziya Meral. Framed this way makes for a different interpretation...
Tags: Military Sciences
Western Way of War: Don't Invade Parthia
Multimedia, 1 October 2020The commanders place in the Western Way of War from Boudica to Montgomery, the rise of the professional soldier, luck and talent, and strategic vision. Leaning on the Romans, the abnormal view of...
Tags: Military Sciences
Welcome to Bridging the Oceans
Multimedia, 28 September 2020In this trailer, we explore some of the key questions we’ll be asking in the flagship podcast of the Navigating the Indo-Pacific programme of RUSI’s International Security Studies department.
Tags: Bridging the Oceans Podcast Series, China, International Security Studies, Navigating the Indo-Pacific, Japan, India, Maritime Forces, Pacific, Central and South Asia
Tom Keatinge on Voice of America News
Multimedia, 23 September 2020Leaked documents allege that some of the world’s biggest banks have allowed $2 trillion worth of suspicious or fraudulent activity to take place – including money laundering for criminal gangs and...
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On the Cusp: General Riho Terras
Multimedia, 22 September 2020What can other countries learn from Estonia's defence against greyzone aggression? How to best involve youth in national security? And what was it like to do more than three years' military service...
Tags: Modern Deterrence
Western Way of War: Political Risk, the Media and the Military
Multimedia, 17 September 2020Do Values define a Western Way of Warfare? Does the military understand the media? What motivates Western politicians to make decisions? Lucy Fisher (Defence Editor of The Times) joins Peter...
Tags: Military Sciences
Western Way of War: Society and the Western Way of Peace
Multimedia, 17 September 2020Does a successful and respected professional military force make a conversation with society at large over security and insurmountable conversation? Do government narratives over military threats...
Tags: Military Sciences
Western Way of War: CBRN and the Western Way of Warfare
Multimedia, 10 September 2020Peter Roberts talks to chem/bio warfare guru Dan Kaszeta about the journey from weevils to sarin, political biological poisonings since 2000BCE, food security as a catalyst for chemical weapon...
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