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Occasional Papers
Essential reading on the latest issues in UK and international defence and security
Modern Russian and Chinese Integrated Air Defence Systems: The Nature of the Threat, Growth Trajectory and Western Options
Occasional Papers, 15 January 2020Justin Bronk
This Occasional Paper provides an assessment of technological and strategic trends in Russian and Chinese integrated air defence systems.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences
The Future of Fires: Maximising the UK’s Tactical and Operational Firepower
Occasional Papers, 27 November 2019Jack Watling
This paper outlines critical trends in the development of next-generation fires systems and the implications of this future battlefield for the UK’s ground forces.
Tags: Armed Forces, Equipment and Acquisitions, Military Sciences, Land Forces, UK Defence
Requirements for the UK’s Amphibious Forces in the Future Operating Environment
Occasional Papers, 20 November 2019Sidharth Kaushal and Jack Watling
This paper outlines the role that littoral areas will have in the Future Operating Environment and the strategic requirements that will drive the development of the littoral strike concept and the Future Commando Force.
Tags: Armed Forces, Equipment and Acquisitions, Global Strategy and Commitments, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, Land Forces, Maritime Forces, UK Defence
Play Your Cards Right: Preventing Criminal Abuse of Online Gambling
Occasional Papers, 12 November 2019Anton Moiseienko
This paper examines the criminal involvement in some online gambling activities.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Organised Crime, Technology
Competitive National Service: How the Scandinavian Model Can Be Adapted by the UK
Occasional Papers, 23 October 2019Elisabeth Braw
This Occasional Paper examines the Scandinavian model of national service and discusses how it can be adapted by the UK to fit its national security needs and acquaint a wider segment of youth with service within national security
Tags: Civil–Military Relations, Military Sciences, Defence Management, Defence Policy, Military Personnel, UK Defence
Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones: The Trajectory of China's Maritime Transformation
Occasional Papers, 14 October 2019Sidharth Kaushal and Magdalena Markiewicz
This Occasional Paper examines China's maritime strategy by placing its contemporary evolution in context.
Tags: Armed Forces, Equipment and Acquisitions, Military Sciences, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel, Technology
Deep Impact? Refocusing the Anti-Money Laundering Model on Evidence and Outcomes
Occasional Papers, 11 October 2019Matthew Redhead
This Occasional Paper examines the effectiveness of the current anti-money laundering model, with particular reference to the financial services sector, and makes relevant recommendations to enhance the model's future effectiveness.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, International Institutions, Law and Ethics, Organised Crime, Terrorism
European Allies in US Multi-Domain Operations
Occasional Papers, 23 September 2019Jack Watling and Daniel Roper
This Occasional Paper outlines strategies for integrating European allies with the US Army's Multi-Domain Operations operating concept.
Tags: US Defence Policy, NATO, Military Sciences, Defence Management, Defence Policy, Global Security Issues, International Institutions, Land Forces, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel
Designing Sanctions After Brexit: Recommendations on the Future of UK Sanctions Policy
Occasional Papers, 19 September 2019Isabella Chase, Emil Dall and Tom Keatinge
This Occasional Paper offers recommendations adapted from initial discussions by the RUSI Task Force on the Future of UK Sanctions Policy regarding what UK sanctions could look like after Brexit.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, UK Counter-terrorism, AML/CTF, Brexit Briefings, European Union, Global Strategy and Commitments, Security Policy, Law and Ethics, Organised Crime
From Intention to Action: Next Steps in Preventing Criminal Abuse of Cryptocurrency
Occasional Papers, 10 September 2019Anton Moiseienko and Kayla Izenman
This paper aims to support domestic authorities that will regulate virtual asset service providers and supervise their compliance with AML/CTF regulations in identifying next steps they should take to effectively prevent criminal abuse of cryptocurrency
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Organised Crime
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