December 2016, Vol. 161, No. 6
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December 2016 , No: 6
Foreword: RUSI Journal, December 2016
RUSI Journal, December 2016Emma De Angelis
Editor Dr Emma De Angelis introduces the December 2016 edition of the RUSI Journal.
A Reality Check after Thailand's King Bhumibol
RUSI Journal, December 2016Nicholas Farrelly
Thailand is entering an uncertain period following the death of its popular king.
Global Security Issues
Making Mogadishu Safe
RUSI Journal, December 2016Alice Hills
Community-focused counterterrorism could be a valuable measure in the struggle to improve Mogadishu’s security.
Global Strategy and Commitments, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, UK Defence
Beyond the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: The Future of the UK’s Re-engagement in UN Peace Operations
RUSI Journal, December 2016Jonathan Marley
While the time is ripe for the UK to re-engage with UN peacekeeping missions, London will need to update its political and military practices.
United Nations, Defence Policy, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, UK Defence
Is the SSBN Deterrent Vulnerable to Autonomous Drones?
RUSI Journal, December 2016Jonathan Gates
The underwater environment poses physical challenges which limit the ability of drones to monitor ballistic missile submarines.
Defence Policy, Trident, UK Defence
Is it Counterproductive to Enlist Minors into the Army?
RUSI Journal, December 2016David Gee and Rachel Taylor
The arguments in favour of early enlistment fail to stand up to scrutiny, and the British military should reassess this policy.
Armed Forces, Defence Policy, Land Forces, Law and Ethics, Military Personnel, UK Defence
Planning and Fighting a War: The Iraq Inquiry's Judgements on the Armed Forces
RUSI Journal, December 2016Michael Clarke
The Iraq Inquiry has shed light on Britain’s lack of strategic influence over its coalition partners.
Armed Forces, Counterinsurgency, Defence Policy, UK Defence
The Somme: Contest of Endurance
RUSI Journal, December 2016Jack Spence
On the centenary of the Somme, Jack Spence reviews the latest literature on the topic to explore what can still be learned from this scarring experience.
The Great War, History
100 Years On – Arts Experiences of the First World War: An Interview with Jenny Waldman, Director, 14-18 Now
RUSI Journal, December 2016Emma De Angelis
Emma De Angelis and Jenny Waldman discuss the role of art in commemorating the First World War.
The Great War, Art, Culture and Literature, History
Book Review: Biological Threats in the 21st Century: The Politics, People, Science and Historical Roots
RUSI Journal, December 2016Jennifer Cole
Jennifer Cole reviews Biological Threats in the 21st Century: The Politics, People, Science and Historical Roots, edited by Filippa Lentzos.
Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Book Review: War in Europe: 1450 to the Present
RUSI Journal, December 2016Alan James
Alan James reviews War in Europe: 1450 to the Present, by Jeremy Black.
History, Technology
Book Review: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts
RUSI Journal, December 2016Ewan Lawson
Ewan Lawson reviews The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu: And Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts, by Joshua Hammer.
Art, Culture and Literature
Book Review: America and the Politics of Insecurity
RUSI Journal, December 2016Gorana Grgic
Gorana Grgic reviews America and the Politics of Insecurity, by Andrew Rojecki.
US Defence Policy, The decade after 9/11, The War on Terror, Security Policy, Defence Policy, International Responses, Terrorism
Book Review: The Vanquished: Why the First World War Failed to End, 1917–1923
RUSI Journal, December 2016Jonathan Eyal
Jonathan Eyal reviews The Vanquished: Why the First World War Failed to End, 1917–1923, by Robert Gerwarth.
The Great War, History
Book Review: Never Surrender: Winston Churchill and Britain’s Decision to Fight Nazi Germany in the Fateful Summer of 1940
RUSI Journal, December 2016Richard Toye
Richard Toye reviews Never Surrender: Winston Churchill and Britain’s Decision to Fight Nazi Germany in the Fateful Summer of 1940, by John Kelly.
History
Book Review: The Sabotage Diaries
RUSI Journal, December 2016Gill Bennett
Gill Bennett reviews The Sabotage Diaries, by Katherine Barnes.
History
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