As the British general election approaches, RUSI asks each of the main political parties to outline their views on current defence and security challenges, and their proposals for future policy.
You are here
UK General Election: Defence Perspectives
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2017Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Support Rusi Research
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Related
Data Analytics and Algorithmic Bias in Policing
Briefing Papers, 16 September 2019Alexander Babuta and Marion Oswald
This paper summarises the use of analytics and algorithms for policing within England and Wales, and explores different types of bias that can arise during the product lifecycle.
Tags: Policing and Security, Briefing Papers, Equipment and Acquisitions, International Security Studies, UK, Securing Britain, Law and Ethics, National Security, Technology
Get Africa Involved: Morocco’s Lead in the Management of Immigration
Commentary, 20 August 2019Amal El Ouassif
The global migration problem cannot be wished away; it has to be managed. Morocco provides an example of how responsibility for migration management can be handled by African states.
Tags: European Union, Global Security Issues, Europe, Africa
Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
Commentary, 15 August 2019Peter Roberts and Seth Newkirk
Regardless of how difficult Erdogan’s Turkey may now be, it is a key state in NATO and must be treated as such.
Tags: Turkey, United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Americas, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, International Institutions, EuropePages
Get Africa Involved: Morocco’s Lead in the Management of Immigration
Commentary, 20 August 2019Amal El Ouassif
The global migration problem cannot be wished away; it has to be managed. Morocco provides an example of how responsibility for migration management can be handled by African states.
Tags: European Union, Global Security Issues, Europe, Africa
Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
Commentary, 15 August 2019Peter Roberts and Seth Newkirk
Regardless of how difficult Erdogan’s Turkey may now be, it is a key state in NATO and must be treated as such.
Tags: Turkey, United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Americas, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, International Institutions, Europe
How can Coordinating Public, Private and People Help Reduce the Impact of a Grey-Zone Incident?
Commentary, 7 August 2019Cate Pye
This article considers how to increase societal and governmental resilience in the UK to reduce the impact of an attack, whatever its nature.
Tags: Modern Deterrence, Defence Management, UK, National Security, Resilience, UK DefencePages
Rethinking Strategy
RUSI Journal, 25 July 2019Jeremy Black
Responsibility for strategy has long been a source of tension between politicians and the military.
Tags: RUSI Journal, Brexit Briefings, UK
Brexit and Cyber Security
RUSI Journal, 25 July 2019Tim Stevens and Kevin O'Brien
The UK will need to rely on new methods of cooperation with its European neighbours.
Tags: Cyber, RUSI Journal, Brexit Briefings, UK
The Toxic Legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles
RUSI Newsbrief, 21 June 2019Aaron Edwards
The 50th anniversary of the day that British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Operation Banner, and whether the security forces contributed to the troubles or prevented them.
Tags: Armed Forces, UK Counter-terrorism, RUSI Newsbrief, Tackling Extremism, UK, History, National Security, TerrorismPages
In Context podcast - Episode 13 - Sir John Scarlett
Multimedia, 29 August 2019In this episode Karin talks to Sir John Scarlett about his career in the British Secret Intelligence Service, including his time as Chief. They discuss the collapse of the Soviet Union, 9/11 and even...
The decade after 9/11, The War on Terror, Defence Policy, UK, Intelligence, International Institutions, Terrorism, Europe
What is the Agenda for the New Defence Secretary?
Multimedia, 2 May 2019Dr Jack Watling, Research Fellow at RUSI, discusses what the new agenda might be for the new Defence Secretary, Penny Mordaunt.
Military Sciences, UK, UK Defence
Pages
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
Tipping Point: Britain, Brexit and Security in the 2020s
Events, 26 November 2019A 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
Reflections on D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
Events, 30 May 2019A panel discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Battle for Normandy.
Tags: United States, UK, History, Europe
China–UK Relations: Where to Draw the Border Between Influence and Interference?
Events, 20 February 2019In a paper to be launched on 20 February Charles Parton will argue that in-depth research and debate on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) interference in the UK are long overdue.
Tags: China, UK
Saudi Arabia Under Attack
Episode 1: The Suspicious Transaction Report
An Ambassador for Countering Hybrid Threats