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Interception: Deterring Radicalisation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Commentary, 25 September 2020Alex Guittard, Jared Shurin and Lilla Schumicky-Logan
A simple set of suggestions to counter terrorist and violent extremist groups’ recruitment efforts during the pandemic.
Tags: Tackling Extremism, Global Security Issues, Technology
What Will an Indo-Pacific Supply Chain Resilience Initiative Mean for China?
RUSI Newsbrief, 25 September 2020Jagannath Panda
The emergence of alternative global supply chains could hurt China’s economic influence. Beijing must dial down its ‘charm offensive’ economic policies to remain an attractive trade partner.
Tags: China, Japan, RUSI Newsbrief, India, Global Security Issues, Pacific
A Gathering Storm? The Chinese ‘Attrition’ Strategy for the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
RUSI Newsbrief, 21 August 2020Alessio Patalano
Chinese activities in the waters around the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands have undergone a significant change over the past few months. This is a potentially dangerous development for Sino–Japanese relations.
Tags: China, Japan, RUSI Newsbrief, Maritime ForcesPages

An American Perspective on Post-Pandemic Geopolitics
Commentary, 20 April 2020Frank Hoffman
Viewed from the other side of the Atlantic, the coronavirus crisis will have significant geopolitical implications in the near term, becoming possibly even more significant over the next few years.
Tags: China, United States, US Defence Policy, Defence Spending, Coronavirus, Russia, UK, Domestic Security, Global Security Issues, Terrorism
Building Links and Local Security in Mali
Commentary, 16 April 2020Jack Watling
There are plenty of questions about the purpose and utility of the impending British deployment to Mali. But there are also some answers.
Tags: Armed Forces, Military Sciences, Tackling Extremism, The War on Terror, Al-Qa'ida, Global Security Issues, Land Forces, Military Personnel, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Terrorism, Africa
Britain’s National Audit Office Focuses on Ministry of Defence Capability Delivery, Not Just Equipment
Commentary, 14 April 2020Trevor Taylor
Both the UK government and industry come in for criticism from the National Audit Office for delays and shortcomings in capability generation.
Tags: Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Spending, UK, Defence Management, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, UK DefencePages

Towards a New Arctic: Changing Strategic Geography in the GIUK Gap
RUSI Journal, 27 May 2020Rebecca Pincus
The Arctic is increasingly linked to North Atlantic security issues.
Tags: RUSI Journal, UK Integrated Review 2021, US Defence Policy, NATO, Americas, Defence Policy, Climate Security, International Institutions, Maritime Forces, Europe
The EU’s Coronavirus Shock: The Balance between Intelligence and Policy Failures
RUSI Newsbrief, 15 May 2020Dheeraj P C and Trivun Sharma
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a severe crisis in the EU. More than the early warning systems, it is the political and economic disunity within the Union that requires urgent attention.
Tags: China, RUSI Newsbrief, Coronavirus, European Union, Global Security Issues, Information, Intelligence, Europe
Assessing Force Requirements for a Military Response to Iranian Actions
RUSI Newsbrief, 7 May 2020Kenneth Freeman
If the US was to invade Iran, how much money, equipment and personnel would be required? This article suggests that the costs would be prohibitive and other methods of managing relations with Iran should be explored.
Tags: United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Security IssuesPages

The WannaCry Ransomware Attack – Following the Money
Multimedia, 16 May 2017Tom Keatinge, Director, Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI, on the need for a global financial crime strategy to counter cybercriminals following a major ransomware attack on 12...
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The Trump Presidency
Multimedia, 19 January 2017RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel discusses the foreign and security policy challenges of the Trump presidency ahead of his inauguration for Sky News.
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Looking Ahead to the Trump Presidency
Multimedia, 19 January 2017In this special podcast, experts from the Royal United Services Institute discuss the forthcoming presidency of Donald J Trump as he prepares to take office on 20 January 2017.
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OPEN TO ALL: Book Launch - Contemporary Turkey in Conflict
Events, 26 April 2017RUSI is hosting a panel discussion followed by the book launch of Contemporary Turkey in Conflict, written by Professor Tahir Abbas.
Tags: International Security Studies, Terrorism and Conflict, Turkey, Global Security Issues
OPEN TO ALL: Non-State Actors and the Changing Nature of Conflict
Events, 20 April 2017RUSI is pleased to host the fifth RUSI-Ditchley Foundation roundtable, part of a series of events designed to bring the discussions at Ditchley conferences to a wider audience.
Tags: RUSI International, Counterinsurgency, Defence Policy, Global Security Issues, Terrorism
Global Britain: How UK Aid Saves Lives and Keeps Us Safe
Events, 19 April 2017Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation led a discussion at RUSI on aid, development and broader British national interests.
Tags: UK, Global Security Issues, UK Defence
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