International Security

We map and analyse geopolitical competition, conflict, and cooperation across the key security regions of the world: the Indo-Pacific; Sub-Saharan Africa; the Middle East and North Africa; Latin America; Europe and Eurasia.


The team delivers policy-driven research and analysis on the leading developments in global politics including the international impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China.

Drawing on extensive regional expertise, experience, and language skills, the International Security team comprises researchers drawn from government, diplomacy, academia, the military, and the private sector. The London-based team is supported by an international network of associates including former government ministers, senior civil servants, and other officials.

With the international environment becoming increasingly volatile, we have launched the International Security in Transformation initiative to examine key developments reshaping security politics around the globe, identify trends disrupting businesses and markets, and highlight opportunities for new forms of cooperation.

The initiative also explores the impact on the UK as an international actor. It identifies ways in which the UK can best manage risks and exploit opportunities in the fast-changing international context.

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Programmes

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Podcasts


Listen to the podcast series produced by the International Security Studies research group.

Global Security Briefing Podcasts
Bridging the Oceans Podcasts

The International Security Studies team is supported by a global network of associate fellows. The team is also joined by visiting fellows from around the world conducting independent research. For more information about the visiting fellowship programme please email Jeremy Wimble, Programme Manager at jeremyw@rusi.org

Fellows


Distinguished Fellows


Peter Jones CMG

Distinguished Fellow

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Vice Admiral Ignacio Mardones

Distinguished Fellow

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The Rt. Hon. Alistair Burt

Distinguished Fellow

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Ambassador Jonathan R. Cohen

Distinguished Fellow

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Senior Associate Fellows


Ali Ansari

Senior Associate Fellow

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Andrew Cainey

Senior Associate Fellow

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Professor Mark Galeotti

Senior Associate Fellow

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Professor Tracey German

Senior Associate Fellow

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Dr Bates Gill

Senior Associate Fellow

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Dr H A Hellyer

Senior Associate Fellow

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Richard Kouyoumdjian Inglis

Senior Associate Fellow

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Professor David Lewis

Senior Associate Fellow - Expert in international relations

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Professor Duncan McCargo

Senior Associate Fellow

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Dr Ziya Meral

Senior Associate Fellow

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Dr Andrew Monaghan

Senior Associate Fellow

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Raffaello Pantucci

Senior Associate Fellow

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Jim Townsend

Senior Associate Fellow

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Associate Fellows


Fola Aina

Associate Fellow

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Marwa Baabbad

Associate Fellow

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Simon Chelton

Associate Fellow

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Dr Richard Connolly

Associate Fellow

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Duncan Depledge

Associate Fellow

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Dr Jürgen Haacke

Associate Fellow

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Jalel Harchaoui

Associate Fellow

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Ahmed Hassen

Associate Fellow

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Dr Louise Kettle FRHistS

Associate Fellow

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Walter Ladwig

Associate Fellow

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Sarah Lain

Associate Fellow

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Clovis Meath Baker CMG OBE

Associate Fellow

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Dr Michael Nwankpa

Associate Fellow

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Dr Samuel Ramani

Associate Fellow

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Natia Seskuria

Associate Fellow

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Michael Stephens

Associate Fellow

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Dr Andrew E. Yaw Tchie

Associate Fellow

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Dr Maryna Vorotnyuk

Associate Fellow

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Visiting Fellows


Burzine Waghmar

Visiting India Fellow

International Security

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