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Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Multimedia, 18 June 2019
Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi talks to BBC News about the Iran Nuclear Deal. One year after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Deal, Iran is looking to scale back its commitment.
Tags: United States, Iran, Americas, Germany, International Security Studies, Russia, France, UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
The Future Conflict Operating Environment Out to 2030
Occasional Papers, 3 June 2019
Peter Roberts (Editor)
This Occasional Paper presents a collection of essays about contemporary trends in war and warfare, and how they will shape the actions of belligerents in future conflicts.
Tags: Aerospace, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Military Sciences, Technology, Terrorism
Russia’s Compatriots: Instruments or Responsibility?
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2019
Lincoln Pigman
The Kremlin sees Russian populations as valuable assets in its foreign policy.
Tags: Russia, Information, Europe
The Russian Ambassador who Overreached: Why Russia’s Approach to Belarus Could Change
Commentary, 22 May 2019
Emily Ferris
By replacing its controversial ambassador in Belarus, Russia is signalling its readiness to accommodate Belarus’ sensitivities.
Tags: China, Global Strategy and Commitments, International Security Studies, Russia, Law and Ethics, National Security, Europe
"“Russia wishes to be considered a key power in international affairs and in many ways Russia has achieved this,” said Emily Ferris, Research Fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. However, she said “Russia’s strategy of sowing discord and encouraging divisions is likely to continue to drive up tensions with the West.” "
U.S., Russia Commit to Repairing Ties, but Frictions Remain
In The News, 14 May 2019 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, Europe
Russian Internet Efforts Go Further Than Just Helping President Trump Being Elected
Commentary, 10 May 2019
Tom Ascott
The findings of Robert Mueller’s report demonstrate the sophistication of Russia’s information operations. Yet the 2016 US election may have been a proof of concept for future efforts.
Tags: Cyber, United States, Americas, Russia, Information, Technology, EuropePages
The Russian Ambassador who Overreached: Why Russia’s Approach to Belarus Could Change
Commentary, 22 May 2019Emily Ferris
By replacing its controversial ambassador in Belarus, Russia is signalling its readiness to accommodate Belarus’ sensitivities.
China, Global Strategy and Commitments, International Security Studies, Russia, Law and Ethics, National Security, Europe
Russian Internet Efforts Go Further Than Just Helping President Trump Being Elected
Commentary, 10 May 2019Tom Ascott
The findings of Robert Mueller’s report demonstrate the sophistication of Russia’s information operations. Yet the 2016 US election may have been a proof of concept for future efforts.
Cyber, United States, Americas, Russia, Information, Technology, Europe
Russia’s ‘Silent’ Occupation and Georgia’s Territorial Integrity
Commentary, 18 April 2019Natia Seskuria
Russia’s pressure on Georgia continues, both through the gradual seizure of more territory and through massive propaganda campaigns.
International Security Studies, Russia, Georgia, Global Security Issues, Information
Mitigating Cyber Risks: Is There Room for Two?
Commentary, 17 April 2019Maria Smekalova and Kevin Gourlay
There is still a role for global discussion on norms of conduct in cyberspace.
Cyber, UK-Russia Security Dialogue, United Nations, Cyber Security, Russia, Information, International Institutions, Technology
Avoiding a Costly Deal with Moscow in Pyongyang
Commentary, 26 March 2019Darya Dolzikova
Russia is strengthening its links with North Korea in order to position itself as an indispensable interlocutor between Washington and Pyongyang. But the cost Russia could demand for regional cooperation may prove prohibitive for the US.
United States, North Korea, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Peacekeeping and PeacebuildingPages
Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Multimedia, 18 June 2019Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi talks to BBC News about the Iran Nuclear Deal. One year after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran Deal, Iran is looking to scale back its commitment.
Tags: United States, Iran, Americas, Germany, International Security Studies, Russia, France, UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa
The US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Under Threat
Multimedia, 21 October 2018After reports that the USA may with from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Professor Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director General of the Royal United Services Institute speaks to BBC news...
Tags: United States, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
US Sanctions on Russia
Multimedia, 10 August 2018Emily Ferris, RUSI Research Fellow, on the new US sanctions on Russia and what the Russian response might look like.
Tags: United States, International Security Studies, Russia
The Trump Presidency
Multimedia, 19 January 2017RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel discusses the foreign and security policy challenges of the Trump presidency ahead of his inauguration for Sky News.
Tags: China, United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, NATO, Russia, Global Security Issues
Russian Intelligence and the #Kompromat allegations
Multimedia, 11 January 2017Dr Jonathan Eyal, Associate Director at RUSI examines the allegations behind Russian intelligence and President-elect Donald Trump
Tags: RUSI International, United States, Russia, IntelligencePages
The Future Conflict Operating Environment Out to 2030
Occasional Papers, 3 June 2019Peter Roberts (Editor)
This Occasional Paper presents a collection of essays about contemporary trends in war and warfare, and how they will shape the actions of belligerents in future conflicts.
Aerospace, China, Iran, Occasional Papers, North Korea, Russia, Military Sciences, Technology, Terrorism
Russia’s Compatriots: Instruments or Responsibility?
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2019Lincoln Pigman
The Kremlin sees Russian populations as valuable assets in its foreign policy.
RUSI Journal, Russia, Information, Europe
Russia’s Continued Aggression Against Ukraine: Illegal Actions in the Kerch Strait and Sea of Azov
RUSI Journal, 25 April 2019Stephen Lewis
The state of conflict imposes specific international legal rights and obligations on both Russia and Ukraine.
RUSI Journal, Ukraine, Russia
Israel’s World is Shrinking: How the Iran–Russia Axis is Gaining Ground
RUSI Newsbrief, 18 April 2019Kyle Orton
Israeli opinion generally regards the country’s efforts to contain Iran, especially in Syria, as having been successful. In fact, the trendline runs the other way: Iran is constraining Israel,...
Iran, RUSI Newsbrief, Russia, Syria, Israel, Global Security Issues
The Rise, Fall and Future of Jihad in the North Caucasus
RUSI Newsbrief, 4 April 2019Aleksandre Kvakhadze
Since the beginning of armed conflict in Syria and Iraq, thousands of militants from the Caucasus region have participated in the war. However, dislodging Daesh and a collapse of the insurgency in...
RUSI Newsbrief, Tackling Extremism, Russia, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, Global Security Issues, TerrorismPages
Breaking the Ice – Russia and the West in 2019
Events, 9 January 2019Our next Under 35's Forum event will be a round table briefing followed by discussion led by RUSI's Russia and Eurasia Research Fellow, Emily Ferris
United States, Russia, UK
Transatlantic Traumas: A discussion with Professor Stanley R. Sloan on the future of the West
Events, 16 April 2018Professor Stanley R. Sloan will discuss his latest book, Transatlantic traumas: Has illiberalism brought the West to the brink of collapse?, which examines the external threats and internal...
RUSI International, United States, Americas, Russia, UK, Global Security Issues
Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
Events, 9 February 2017This RUSI Under 35 Forum event explored the geopolitics of cyber attacks, with speakers including Taavi Rõivas, former Prime Minister of Estonia
Cyber, Russia, Technology
Security Risks and Challenges: A View from Bulgaria
Events, 24 October 2016The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Daniel Mitov, will give a speech on the challenges facing the south-eastern flank of NATO and the EU.
Turkey, Russia, Europe
How Not to Become a Spy: In Conversation with Justin Lifflander
Events, 13 May 2016Justin Lifflander, former weapons inspector during the Cold War, will share his experience working in the former Soviet Union and provide his perspective on current Russia-U.S. relations.
International Security Studies, Russia, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicyPages
"“Russia wishes to be considered a key power in international affairs and in many ways Russia has achieved this,” said Emily Ferris, Research Fellow at the London-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. However, she said “Russia’s strategy of sowing discord and encouraging divisions is likely to continue to drive up tensions with the West.”"
U.S., Russia Commit to Repairing Ties, but Frictions Remain
In The News, 14 May 2019 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, Europe
""There are a number of reasons for the trip, and one of them is to show the U.S. that they are not the only game in town," according to Tom Plant at the Royal United Services Institute, a London think tank. "The U.S. will clearly be watching very closely for any outcomes.""
What's really behind Putin's meeting with Kim Jong Un?
In The News, 25 April 2019 Tags: North Korea, Russia
"‘The Belgorod will not be part of the Russian Navy per se, meaning its covert and aggressive actions will effectively be deniable. The submarine appears set up for non-attributable Special Forces warfare with its commanders answering directly to the [political] leadership and bypassing the Russian naval command structure.’"
Vladimir Putin's VERY sinister submarine: Latest devastating weapon in Russian leader's arsenal - set to be launched tomorrow - is bristling with deep-sea spy drones and nukes capable of taking out an entire city
In The News, 21 April 2019 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, Maritime Forces
"“Russia is a powerful country and Putin is testing UK defences. A lot of that is for show but it is reflective of the fact that Russia sees the West broadly speaking as an enemy." "
Putin means business: Why UK needs to worry about Russia's belligerence
In The News, 14 April 2019 Tags: Russia, UK, Europe
"“In the current mode in which geopolitical competition has been shifted away from the battlefield and on to every other realm, from economics to culture to sport, then wherever there’s a competition going, particularly one in which Russia feels it might have a chance, it wants to be there and it wants to be winning,” says Mark Galeotti, a leading expert on Russian power-politics and senior associate fellow at the UK’s Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank. "
Chess: a pawn in Russia’s power game
In The News, 4 April 2019 Tags: Russia
Hong Kong: So What? Now What? In the Future What?
Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi on the Iran Nuclear Deal
WhatsApp Hack Calls into Question Government Use of Commercial Spyware