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Commentary, 4 December 2020Ondrej Ditrych
The Czech domestic intelligence service details the threats to which the Central European country is exposed. It shows the broader challenges of talking about threats as mistrust in established institutions grows in a postfactual era.
Tags: Information, Intelligence, Resilience, Europe
RUSI welcomes publication of Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation Bias Review
News, 27 November 2020Today the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation publishes its review into bias in algorithmic decision-making, incorporating RUSI research on the use of algorithms in policing.
Tags: Organised Crime and Policing, Policing and Security, Tackling Extremism, UK, Terrorism, UK Defence, Europe
Far-Right Extremism Steals the Show in 2020
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Throughout a year defined by the global pandemic, racial inequality movements and political polarisation, the US has been in the spotlight as the epicentre of social upheaval and amplification of far-right extremism.
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The Threat From Far-Right Extremist Violence is Rising – How Can P/CVE Education Activities Be Part of the Strategy to Counter it?
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Could the recent upsurge in far-right extremist violence be countered by preventing or countering violent extremism education efforts aimed at teaching historical awareness or critical thinking skills?
Tags: Terrorism and Conflict, The Prevention Project, Tackling Extremism, Terrorism
The ISC’s Russia Report Offers More Critiques of the Intelligence Community than Solutions
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The UK’s parliamentary report into Russia’s operations identifies some key security operational gaps. But it is less specific on immediate remedies, and even sparser on long-term answers.
Tags: Russia, UK, Intelligence, National Security
How Latvia Accomplishes Comprehensive Defence
Commentary, 25 June 2020Artis Pabriks
Can all crises and conflicts be predicted and fully averted? Unfortunately, no. Can we be better prepared for crises and conflicts that may arise? Indeed, we can.
Tags: Modern Deterrence, Civil–Military Relations, Domestic Security, ResiliencePages

Insurance Gaps: A Growing Vulnerability for National Security
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Insurance protection gaps are fast becoming a high-priority issue for national and international security, not just one that captures headlines in the aftermath of natural catastrophes.
Tags: Modern Deterrence, RUSI Newsbrief, Coronavirus, Domestic Security, Resilience
Pakistan and the Rogue State Narrative
RUSI Newsbrief, 5 June 2020Don McLain Gill and Jovito Jose P Katigbak
Despite behaviour that often violates international norms, Pakistan has managed to maintain positive relationships with major Western powers.
Tags: Pakistan, United States, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Terrorism
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, EuropePages

The Lorry Attack in Nice: Initial Analysis
Multimedia, 15 July 2016Professor Tahir Abbas gives an initial assessment of the attack in the French city of Nice where 80 people are reported to have been killed.
Terrorism and Conflict, Tackling Extremism, France, Terrorism
Targeting 'Jihadi John'
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Assessing the RAF's air strike on British citizen: A high risk strategy
Multimedia, 7 September 2015Professor Michael Clarke, RUSI Director General, assesses the RAF's air strike on British citizen.
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The Black Door: Spies, Secret Intelligence and 10 Downing Street
Events, 23 May 2016A presentation by Professor Richard Aldrich, Professor of International Security, University of Warwick and Dr Rory Cormac, Assistant Professor of International Relations, University of Nottingham
Tags: UK Defence Policy, UK, Intelligence
Terrorism Starts and Finishes in Our Neighbourhoods: Commander Mak Chishty on Security, Securitisation and Community Engagement
Events, 15 April 2016Featuring a presentation from Commander Mak Chishty of the Metropolitan Police outlined the critical role of communities and community engagement in countering extremism and strengthening security at...
Tags: Risk and Resilience, Terrorism, Terrorism and Conflict, UK Counter-terrorism, UK Defence Policy, Tackling Extremism, UK, Domestic Security, Securing Britain, National Security, UK Defence
Reading the Small Print: The Future of Additive Manufacturing in Defence
Events, 6 April 2016The Under 35s Forum is delighted to host this upcoming event on the role of 3D printing in defence, bringing expertise from the defence industries and academia to share insight and reflect on some of...
Tags: Air Power and Technology, Defence, Industries and Society, Military Sciences, UK Defence Policy, Domestic Security, Global Security Issues, Land Forces, Law and Ethics, Maritime Forces, Military Personnel
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