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India and the US: Trump’s Trip at a Time of Tension
Commentary, 21 February 2020Walter C Ladwig III
A noisy, demonstrative visit to India by the US President won’t necessarily address emerging problems in the bilateral relationship.
United States, India
An Increasingly Volatile International Environment Opens New Fronts for European Navies
Commentary, 19 February 2020Patrick Chevallereau
From the Strait of Hormuz to the eastern Mediterranean, maritime tensions are pushing European states to expand their use of naval power.
Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, Europe
Greater Europe and the Future of Global Order
Commentary, 18 February 2020Zachary Paikin
The latest Munich Security Conference hosted a great deal of talk about Europe as a greater strategic player. But for now, as it embarks on a new decade, most of this remains just talk.
China, NATO, European Union, Russia, Global Security Issues, Europe
In the Spotlight: Britain’s Impending Defence Procurement Review
Commentary, 14 February 2020Michael Graydon, Jeremy Blackham and Jonathan Shaw
The British government is about to review its defence procurement process. It will encounter some very familiar problems.
Armed Forces, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, Defence Management, UK
Britain’s Integrated Defence and Security Review: Which Shibboleths?
Commentary, 13 February 2020Peter Roberts
Challenging entrenched thinking and slaughtering ‘sacred cows’ in defence and security reviews is easier said than done.
Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, National Security, UK Defence
North Korea: Where the Central Europeans Can Help
Commentary, 12 February 2020Wojciech Pawlus
They may be a relic of the Cold War, but the Central European embassies which remain in the North Korean capital could boost EU diplomatic power.
North Korea, European Union
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly as an Antidote to Public Disengagement from Defence
Commentary, 7 February 2020Madeleine Moon
NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly is an asset which deserves greater attention
Civil–Military Relations, Modern Deterrence, United States, NATO, North America, Resilience, Europe
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: the Financial Action Task Force Faces an Iranian Crunch
Commentary, 6 February 2020Tom Keatinge
A well-intentioned decision on Iran in 2016 has haunted the Financial Action Task Force ever since. That decision is about to become a nightmare.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Iran
England and Wales’ Prison System is in Crisis
Commentary, 4 February 2020Ardi Janjeva
New safety in custody statistics in adult and youth prisons underline the crisis in our offender management system
Organised Crime and Policing, UK
Reservists are Key to Deterrence in Grey Zone Conflict – Businesses Must Be Part of the Effort
Commentary, 30 January 2020Gerhard Wheeler
European states are modernising their reserve forces to counter emerging threats and companies will play a key role in this civil-military effort.
Armed Forces, Civil–Military Relations, UK, Domestic Security, UK DefencePages
Episode 10: Leaks, Links and Brexit
Multimedia, 29 January 2020In this episode, host Isabella Chase is joined by guests to discuss the most recent money laundering leaks, UK-linked financial crime cases, and the impact that Brexit will have on the financial...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Episode 09: New Year, New Challenges
Multimedia, 15 January 2020In this episode, host Isabella Chase is joined by guests to discuss the challenges that will face financial institutions in 2020. To discuss the recent financial crime news, Isabella is joined by...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Iran Crisis: Implications for the UK
Multimedia, 8 January 2020Dr Jack Watling outlines how the UK will be affected in Iraq following the targetted killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Tags: Iran, UK
Episode 08: What defined financial crime in 2019?
Multimedia, 18 December 2019In the final episode of the Suspicion Transaction Report for 2019 the CFCS team come together to discuss the biggest financial crime news stories of the year. Host Isabella Chase is joined by Tom...
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Sir Michael Howard - A Tribute
Multimedia, 6 December 2019The leading military historian of his generation, Sir Michael Howard’s influence on the development of the discipline of strategic studies is unquestioned. Awarded the military cross for his service...
Tags: History
Episode 07: Missing links
Multimedia, 4 December 2019In this episode of the Suspicious Transaction Report, host Isabella Chase and guests consider the missing links in various financial crime problems. Isabella is joined by Becky Marriott from Tide to...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Episode 06: What’s the Risk?
Multimedia, 20 November 2019In Episode 6 of the Suspicious Transaction Report, host Isabella Chase and guests attempt to understand the changing nature of risk in the ever-evolving financial crime landscape. ‘In the news’...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Episode 05: Rethinking the Problem
Multimedia, 6 November 2019In Episode 5 of the Suspicious Transaction Report host Isabella Chase and guests critique a number of new solutions to old financial crime problems. In the news guests Livia Benisty and Alexon Bell...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Episode 04: Picking on the Little Guy?
Multimedia, 23 October 2019To discuss the latest in financial crime news, host Isabella Chase is joined this week by Ava Lee and Koos Couvée. The guests weigh in on the updates coming out of last week’s FATF Plenary and...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
Episode 03: Is a New Approach Needed?
Multimedia, 9 October 2019Host Isabella Chase looks at how innovation could be used to solve a number of problems in the AML/CFT regime. To discuss the latest financial crime news she is joined by Denisse Rudich and Nick...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF
India and the US: Trump’s Trip at a Time of Tension
An Increasingly Volatile International Environment Opens New Fronts for European Navies
Greater Europe and the Future of Global Order