

Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force... read more
Edited 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, EuropeElisabeth Braw
This Briefing Paper suggests that joint military–industry exercises can help build resilience against the increasing number of greyzone attacks that liberal democracies are facing.
Tags: Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, Briefing Papers, UK, National Security, ResilienceNick Reynolds
The debate about the future of the UK’s heavy armour has been reignited by the recent revelation that the British Army is considering retiring its main battle tanks in the Integrated Review. While changes are necessary, to abandon heavy armour would be a mistake.
Tags: Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, UKElisabeth Braw
EU member states displayed little solidarity in the current crisis, but EU institutions fared better.
Tags: Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, EuropeJack Watling
The UK government must provide unambiguous political guidance as it undertakes the most significant appraisal of the country’s defence posture since the start of this century.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, Defence Spending, UK, National Security, UK DefenceElisabeth Braw
Liberal democracies remain vulnerable to mass epidemics, despite the prevalence of time-tested methods to improve national resilience capabilities.
Tags: Coronavirus, Military Sciences, Modern Deterrence, United States, Europe, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North AfricaNick Reynolds and Jack Watling
Massed Turkish drone and artillery strikes against Syrian tanks and armoured vehicles have major implications for the viability of traditional armoured manoeuvre warfare on the modern battlefield
Tags: Martial Power Programme, Military Sciences, Turkey, RUSI Defence Systems, SyriaPeter Roberts
The upcoming Integrated Review gives the UK an opportunity to reconsider the role of its armed forces and its international strategy.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, Defence Spending, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Strategy and Commitments, UK, UK DefenceOliver Major
The British Army must respond to calls for reform posed by Fusion Doctrine and Global Britain.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, RUSI Newsbrief, UK, Land Forces, UK DefenceThis conference examined European indecision toward Chinese behaviours and identified potential triggers for European defence and security activity in the Asia–Pacific region.
Tags: China, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, PacificThis conference will lead a European examination of China’s projected intentions and real naval strength.
Tags: Asia, China, Military Sciences, Maritime Forces, PacificOn 7 November 2016, RUSI hosted a Roundtable event to discuss the UK National Cyber Security Strategy which had been launched the previous week.
Tags: Cyber, Future UK Cyber Security Strategy Project, Military Sciences
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