You are here
Planning and Fighting a War: The Iraq Inquiry's Judgements on the Armed Forces
Michael ClarkeRUSI Journal, 21 December 2016
Armed Forces, Iraq, Counterinsurgency, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
The Iraq Inquiry shows that the armed forces were up against some tough challenges over which they had little effective control. But, Michael Clarke contends, it also indicates that they exacerbated their problems by assuming, even on the basis of thin resources, that they could play a strategically significant role throughout.
Continue Reading
Become A Member
To access the full text of this article and many other benefits, become a RUSI member.
Author
Senior Associate Fellow
Professor Michael Clarke was Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) from 2007 to 2015 when he retired from... read more
Support Rusi Research
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Related
The Future of Italy’s International Military Footprint
Commentary, 12 June 2018Elisabeth Braw
Italy’s new government, devoted to nursing the economy back to health and reliant on far-right populist parties, may be tempted to curtail the country’s active foreign military missions. It should resist this temptation, for such missions give Italy an international profile and standing that far outweighs the costs involved.
Tags: International Security Studies, International Responses, Global Security Issues, Europe
The Personal Security of Individuals in British Public Life
Occasional Papers, 7 June 2018Alexander Babuta and Alex Krasodomski-Jones
This paper examines the personal security of individuals in British public life, with specific focus on politicians and government employees.
Tags: Policing and Security, Occasional Papers, National Security and Resilience Studies, UK, Information
Nord Stream II: The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn
Newsbrief, 1 June 2018Alex Maciag
Increasing tension over Nord Stream II puts the spotlight on a West that still lacks unity or a clear policy towards Russia. The divisions over the project are adding to bitterness within the EU and the transatlantic relationship, and benefiting Moscow.
Tags: United States, Newsbrief, Russia, Global Security Issues, EuropePages
The Future of Italy’s International Military Footprint
Commentary, 12 June 2018Elisabeth Braw
Italy’s new government, devoted to nursing the economy back to health and reliant on far-right populist parties, may be tempted to curtail the country’s active foreign military missions. It should resist this temptation, for such missions give Italy an international profile and standing that far outweighs the costs involved.
Tags: International Security Studies, International Responses, Global Security Issues, Europe
What Will the Defence Space Strategy Tell us About the UK’s Space Ambitions?
Commentary, 1 June 2018Alexandra Stickings
The announcement by the Ministry of Defence of a forthcoming Defence Space Strategy paper shows recognition of the threats posed to the UK’s space-enabled military capabilities. The question is how much the strategy will add to understanding the UK’s role as a space power.
Tags: Aerospace, Cyber, National Security and Resilience Studies, UK, Technology
The UK’s Modernising Defence Programme: Are Alternative Approaches Possible?
Commentary, 30 May 2018Peter Roberts
If boldness, cunning and guile are the hallmarks of successful British military contributions that have allowed the UK Armed Forces to develop a reputation for excellence, then these might be the facets that need investment in the MDP, not simply new equipment.
Tags: Military Sciences, Defence Policy, Martial Power Project, Military Personnel, TechnologyPages
Marauding Terrorist Firearms’ Attacks: A Practitioner’s View of the UK’s Emergency Service Initial Response Arrangements to Deal with an Active Shooter
RUSI Journal, 1 June 2018Dave Graham
Improvement is needed to the UK’s emergency services’s plans to respond to marauding terrorist firearms’ attacks.
Tags: RUSI Journal, UK, Terrorism
Nord Stream II: The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn
Newsbrief, 1 June 2018Alex Maciag
Increasing tension over Nord Stream II puts the spotlight on a West that still lacks unity or a clear policy towards Russia. The divisions over the project are adding to bitterness within the EU and the transatlantic relationship, and benefiting Moscow.
Tags: United States, Newsbrief, Russia, Global Security Issues, Europe
Book Review: The Bramall Papers: Reflections on War and Peace
RUSI Journal, 30 May 2018John Kiszely
John Kiszely reviews The Bramall Papers: Reflections on War and Peace, by Field Marshal Lord Bramall.
Tags: RUSI Journal, Global Strategy and Commitments, Defence Policy, UK, History, UK Defence, EuropePages
British Army Recruitment
Multimedia, 11 January 2018Armed Forces, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK, Land Forces, Military Personnel, UK Defence
The Defence Industry and Europe in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI 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
Land Warfare in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016With 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 ForcesPages
Research Project into the Military Covenant Scheme Announced
News, 9 May 2016A major research project into military covenants and how signatories put their commitments into practice has today been announced by Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Nationwide Building...
Armed Forces, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Military Personnel, UK Defence
New Video Launched: The New Defence Enterprise
News, 5 May 2016In this short video RUSI explores the increasingly significant role of the commercial sector in modern British defence capabilities. RUSI talks to a number of experts on how private industry is...
Defence Spending, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence
Defence Budgets and Cooperation in Europe: Developments, Trends and Drivers
News, 1 February 2016RUSI contributed to a joint study by European think tanks exploring the state of defence budgets in the UK. Professor John Louth, Director of RUSI's Defence, Industry and Society Programme was the...
Defence Spending, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, Defence Policy, EuropePages
Nia Griffith on Labour’s Defence Policy
Events, 25 June 2018A lecture by Nia Griffith MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Llanelli and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, House of Commons.
Tags: UK, UK Defence
General Stephen Townsend to Deliver the Annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture 2018
Events, 15 June 2018General Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the US Army Training and Doctrinal Command will deliver the 72nd Annual Kermit Roosevelt Lecture.
Tags: United States, Military Sciences, UK
David Davis on Brexit and Security
Events, 6 June 2018David Davis, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, discussed security co-operation post-Brexit.
Tags: UK, Europe
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Moving From the Personal to the Strategic Domain
Russia is Hosting the World Cup, and the Real Terrorism Threat is Not Very High
The UK Government's Prevent Strategy