

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Jack Watling
A report from RUSI's virtual conference on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons.
Tags: Military Sciences, Conference Reports, UK, Global Security IssuesJack Watling
Amid a lively debate about the viability of the UK’s heavy armour, the loss of over 42 Armenian T-72s to Azerbaijani forces in Nagorno-Karabakh requires further analysis.
Tags: Land Operations, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Land ForcesEdited by Jack Watling
Europe's medium powers face unavoidable tradeoffs when determining the future shape of their militaries.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, Whitehall Papers, Defence Management, Defence Policy, Land Forces, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, EuropeJack Watling
Turning to the military for assistance has become commonplace in the coronavirus pandemic. Governments should be careful how they do this.
Tags: Civil–Military Relations, Military Sciences, UK, UK DefenceElisabeth Braw
Of society and resilience: the scarcities of the past, and the panic buying of today.
Tags: Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, Germany, UK, EuropeJack Watling
Iran is striking back for the killing of one of its top commanders. A real test of US resolve in the Middle East is beginning.
Tags: Military Sciences, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, Global Security IssuesJustin Bronk
If the reported intention to replace Germany’s ageing Tornado fleet with a mix of up to 90 Eurofighters, 30 Super Hornets and 15 Growlers is correct, the Luftwaffe will be getting the worst of all previously mooted outcomes
Tags: Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences, Germany, RUSI Defence SystemsSidharth Kaushal
This article uses a variety of salvo combat models to generate a crude outline of the vulnerability of an aircraft carrier manoeuvring in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea or the Barents Sea in a conflict involving NATO and Russia
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime ForcesElisabeth Braw and Gary Brown
Targeting individuals rather than states might be a better way of deterring cyber attacks.
Tags: Cyber, Military Sciences, RUSI Journal, TechnologyDue to unforeseen circumstances, this conference has been postponed until further notice.
Tags: Military Sciences, TechnologyTags: Land Operations, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Land Forces
A seminar addressing the latest security situation in Kosovo and the Western Balkans.
Tags: Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Europe
Underwater Drone Incidents Point to China’s Expanding Intelligence Gathering
The UK Should Align with Biden in the Indo-Pacific
The UK and Afghanistan: Raising Our Voice