Feb 2010, Vol. 155, No. 1
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February 2010 , No: 1
Reviews
RUSI Journal, February 2010Reviews by Brian Burridge, Paul Lever, Ian Raitt, Brian Holden Reid, Andrew Roberts, Gordan Corrigan, J Peter Pham, and Kevin Byrne
Douglas Haig and Veterans
RUSI Journal, February 2010Haig worked tirelessly after the Great War for the men he had once commanded. Far from being a callous 'butcher', his reputation should be revisited
History
Getting Down to Business: Industry's Role in National Security
RUSI Journal, February 2010The government's counter-terrorism strategy has laid the foundations for an unprecedented level of industry involvement in the delivery of national security. But can the incoming government effectively implement these changes?
Domestic Security
Complex Threats: The Globalisation of Domestic and Foreign Security
RUSI Journal, February 2010Domestic crime, terrorism and insurgency now go hand in hand. Western counter-terrorism and home affairs policy must embrace the new challenges and adapt to combat the interlinked threats
Defence Policy, Domestic Security, Global Security Issues
New Intelligence Blunders?
RUSI Journal, February 2010Effective intelligence is crucial in the post-9/11 era. Yet the faults inherent in human agency mean dramatic ‘intelligence blunders’ will remain with us
Intelligence
Russian Military Reform: Prospects and Reforms
RUSI Journal, February 2010Russia has recognised the need to transform the army following its poor display during the 2008 war with Georgia. However, more must be done if it is to create fully modern and professional armed forces
Defence Policy, Land Forces
Creating the Next Generation of NATO Partnerships
RUSI Journal, February 2010NATO’s myriad partnership programmes need to be reviewed and updated in light of the new Strategic Concept. Viewing partnership activities in terms of public goods can help NATO members forge consensus about its strategic interests and help make it an alliance for the future
International Institutions
Reclaiming the Art of British Strategic Thinking
RUSI Journal, February 2010British military strategy currently fails to adhere to the lessons of great classical strategists. A new strategic ‘grammar’ that incorporates these insights is necessary
Defence Policy
Strategy Before the Word: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World
RUSI Journal, February 2010The concept of strategy has been the subject of much debate since antiquity. One abiding lesson is the recognition that military victory must always serve a political purpose
History
A Note from the Field: The Growing Media Landscape in Afghanistan
RUSI Journal, February 2010Dominic Medley, who has worked in media development and journalism training in Afghanistan since 2002, reports on the flourishing Afghan media sector
India's Af-Pak Strategy
RUSI Journal, February 2010India is playing a key role in the Afghan conflict. But its animosity with Pakistan threatens this contribution, and the US has been unable to choose a long-term partner
Terrorism
Pakistan's Anti-Taliban Counter-Insurgency
RUSI Journal, February 2010The Pakistan Army has placed too large an emphasis on heavy firepower and direct contact in its fight against the Taliban, displacing the local population and neglecting longer term solutions. A protracted conflict may result
Terrorism
On the Verge: Pakistan's Insecurity
RUSI Journal, February 2010A more sophisticated understanding of the problems along the troubled border region is crucial in reversing the atmosphere of lawlessness that pervades Pakistan
Terrorism
An Increasingly Volatile International Environment Opens New Fronts for European Navies
Greater Europe and the Future of Global Order
In the Spotlight: Britain’s Impending Defence Procurement Review