

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Justin Bronk
In light of the upcoming Integrated Review, this Occasional Paper outlines the combat air choices facing policymakers.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, Occasional Papers, UK, UK DefenceJack Watling
In a new era of great power competition, the UK must strengthen its ability to take proactive deterrence measures.
Tags: Military Sciences, Occasional Papers, Russia, UK, Land ForcesJack Watling
The British Army needs a mobile anti-tank reserve capability in order to credibly stop opposing heavy armour during a peer conflict. Without it, outnumbered UK armour will be held at bay while infantry are overwhelmed
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Land ForcesPeter Roberts
The competition between NATO and Russia is not going the Alliance’s way. Russia has encircled Europe and divided the Alliance. How odd then that NATO is in such a self-congratulatory mood on its 70th anniversary.
Tags: Military Sciences, Security and Defence in Northern Europe Research Programme, NATO, North America, Russia, Global Security Issues, EuropePeter Roberts and Sidharth Kaushal
Rumours abound that the Royal Navy is to gut its globally respected Operational Sea Training organisation in order to reallocate cash across defence. It is not simply the UK’s martial reputation that would be at stake; the evidence states that operational sea training is a crucial asset on which the Royal Navy should not skimp.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK Defence Policy, UK, Defence Management, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, National SecurityNick Reynolds
The political and security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has not substantially changed in the last couple of years, but this should not be mistaken for stability. The domestic situation is likely to get worse.
Tags: Military Sciences, EuropePeter Roberts and Sidharth Kaushal
As missile defence becomes a central feature of many states’ security postures, it is attendant to frame the enterprise in a wider strategic context to understand its importance. The classic geopolitical dichotomy between Heartland and Rimland states outlined by Halford Mackinder and Nicholas Spykman might help us understand the geopolitical significance of global allied missile defences.
Tags: Military Sciences, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Strategy and Commitments, Maritime ForcesSidharth Kaushal and Jack Watling
The conduct of amphibious operations is currently undergoing a drastic overhaul in response to an array of emerging threats
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, Equipment and Acquisitions, RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime ForcesAdam Coffey
The Royal Artillery’s ability to fight peer and near-peer threats has stagnated after two decades in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Modernising Defence Programme now offers the Royal Artillery a chance to consider the future of fires.
Tags: Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Land ForcesThis event will explore NATO’s Maritime structures and capability, the role it plays and the threats it faces.
Tags: Military Sciences, Maritime ForcesRecognising the importance of security issues as they apply to Scotland, RUSI is initiating a series of events in Scotland. The first of these will take place at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Tags: Military Sciences, Scottish Defence and Security Policy, National Security, EuropeReflecting on the Royal Air Force’s contribution to UK defence. He also assessed the current and future challenges for air power in an ever changing international environment.
Tags: Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences
The Politics of UK Accession to Pacific Free Trade Club
Rose Roth, language and youth
Failure to Lift Off: The UK’s Space Launch Ambitions