The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008
By Thomas Ricks
Penguin, 2009
Mark Galeotti
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
Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This Briefing Paper outlines the challenges faced in responding to the threat from cyber-enabled fraud in the UK, and provides an overview of the challenges in combating cyber fraud over the next decade and beyond.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, Briefing Papers, UK
Veerle Nouwens and Raffaello Pantucci
The UK may escape serious Chinese retaliation for its decision to bar Huawei’s equipment. But that is no substitute for the elaboration of a coherent UK strategy towards China.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK, Technology
Veerle Nouwens and Raffaello Pantucci
The UK may escape serious Chinese retaliation for its decision to bar Huawei’s equipment. But that is no substitute for the elaboration of a coherent UK strategy towards China.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK, Technology
Trevor Taylor
In the second in the series of articles on the new approvals system being introduced for MoD projects, we point to the risks and opportunities apparent in the new ways of working.
Tags: Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence
Edward Llewellyn
As France celebrates its national day, the British Ambassador in Paris reflects on the state of relations between the two neighbours.
Tags: France, UK
Andrew Monaghan
Andrew Monaghan reviews The Russian Understanding of War: Blurring the Lines Between War and Peace, by Oscar Jonsson.
Tags: RUSI Journal, Russia, Defence Policy, Europe
Gill Bennett
Gill Bennett reviews Secret Alliances: Special Operations and Intelligence in Norway 1940-1945, by Tony Insall.
Tags: RUSI Journal, UK, History, Europe
Peta Bathie
The antimalarial poses dangers for the military performance of the UK armed forces.
Tags: RUSI Journal, UK, Law and Ethics, Military Personnel, Europe
RUSI Director of Defence, Industries and Society, Dr John Louth looks at how changing US attitudes to defence and security following the election of Donald Trump could see the growth of both European...
United States, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK, Europe
With the situation in the Middle East and Eastern Europe providing changing perceptions of how modern conflict can unfold, RUSI Research Fellow Peter Quentin predicts that 2017 will see a series of...
Military Sciences, Defence Policy, Global Security Issues, Land Forces
RUSI experts offer their initial reactions on the election of President-elect Donal Trump and what this will mean for US foreign policy, the fight against ISIS, Europe, Asia, the defence industry and...
United States, US Defence Policy, Defence Policy, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Military Personnel, Terrorism
A discussion with Professor Michael Clarke, Distinguished Fellow, RUSI and Helen Ramscar, Associate Fellow, RUSI, to launch their latest book entitled ‘Tipping Point: Britain, Brexit and Security in...
Tags: UK
A panel discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Battle for Normandy.
Tags: United States, UK, History, Europe
A lecture by Lieutenant General Jameel Kamil Al Shimary, President of Iraq’s Defence University for Military Studies.
Tags: Iraq, Middle East and North Africa
The Threat From Far-Right Extremist Violence is Rising – How Can P/CVE Education Activities Be Part of the Strategy to Counter it?
China in Africa’s Looking Glass: Perceptions and Realities
Australia’s Defence Strategic Update: It’s All About China