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Russia is Hosting the World Cup, and the Real Terrorism Threat is Not Very High
Commentary, 15 June 2018
Oved Lobel
The 2018 FIFA World Cup, which began yesterday and will go on until July in eleven cities across Russia, may present a ‘significant aspirational target’ for both local and transnational jihadist actors. However, recent assessments of the danger are founded on incorrect data regarding the threat of insurgency in the North Caucasus, the reach of the Islamic State in Russia, and the ‘returnee threat...
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia, Terrorism, National Security, Terrorism
The Rise of the Chemical Weapon State: From Salisbury to Syria
Newsbrief, 8 June 2018
Ryan Henrici
The recent execution of chemical attacks by Moscow, Damascus and Pyongyang for diverse purposes may not only suggest that the prohibitive power of international conventions is now fading away, but also signals the emergence of a new class of states who can deploy a credible chemical threat.
Tags: North Korea, International Security Studies, Russia, Syria, Global Security Issues, Technology
India’s Strategic Links with the US: Differing Visions, Different Impact
Commentary, 4 June 2018
Dr Vinjay Kaura
As India’s strategic links with the US expand, New Delhi will find it difficult to shield its fruitful military relations with Russia. In theory, India does not have to face a binary choice between allies, but in practice, may increasingly be faced with precisely this predicament.
Tags: China, United States, India, Russia, Global Security Issues
Nord Stream II: The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn
Newsbrief, 1 June 2018
Alex 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, Russia, Global Security Issues, Europe
Central Asian Gas Exports Dependency: Swapping Russian Patronage for Chinese
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2018
Farkhod Aminjonov
Central Asian gas exporters may have swapped dependency on one client for another with trade arrangements with Russia and China.
Tags: Russia, Central and South Asia
"“You don’t have to be a super sleuth to pretty quickly wonder whether being involved in a deal that involves a big oligarch is going to hit you reputationally,” said Tom Keatinge, director of the centre for financial crime and security studies at RUSI, who formerly worked as JPMorgan eurobond banker in Moscow. "
London law firms feel chill from icy relations with Russia
In The News, 31 May 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Russia, UKPages
Russia is Hosting the World Cup, and the Real Terrorism Threat is Not Very High
Commentary, 15 June 2018Oved Lobel
The 2018 FIFA World Cup, which began yesterday and will go on until July in eleven cities across Russia, may present a ‘significant aspirational target’ for both local and transnational jihadist actors. However, recent assessments of the danger are founded on incorrect data regarding the threat of insurgency in the North Caucasus, the reach of the Islamic State in Russia, and the ‘returnee threat...
International Security Studies, Russia, Terrorism, National Security, Terrorism
India’s Strategic Links with the US: Differing Visions, Different Impact
Commentary, 4 June 2018Dr Vinjay Kaura
As India’s strategic links with the US expand, New Delhi will find it difficult to shield its fruitful military relations with Russia. In theory, India does not have to face a binary choice between allies, but in practice, may increasingly be faced with precisely this predicament.
China, United States, India, Russia, Global Security Issues
The US–Russia Relationship is Doomed, for Years to Come
Commentary, 23 April 2018Lincoln Pigman
Despite seemingly encouraging signs, the US–Russia relationship is fundamentally unhealthy
United States, Russia
Syria and Salisbury: The Continuing Battle to Maintain Trust in Evidence of Illegal Use of Chemical Weapons
Commentary, 16 April 2018Ryan Henrici
Chemical weapons' usage in Syria clearly required an immediate and forceful response, but the handling of the aftermath of the targeted CW assassination attempt on Sergei and Yulia Skripal continues to pose a long-term challenge for the British government.
Russia
Strike Options for the US, France and the UK in Syria
Commentary, 11 April 2018Justin Bronk
In 2017, the US launched an ineffective cruise missile attack Syria’s Shayrat airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack. So, what can the Western powers do now to deter the Assad regime from repeating last week’s chlorine gas attack on Douma?
United States, Russia, Military Sciences, Syria, France, UKPages
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, Intelligence
Russia's Foreign Policy in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI Research Fellow Sarah Lain predicts that Russia's foreign policy will continue to be a major story in 2017, especially their relationship with the US in the aftermath of the election of Donald...
Tags: International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security Issues
The Assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey
Multimedia, 19 December 2016Immediate reaction from RUSI research fellow Michael Stephens to the assassination of Russia's Ambassador to Turkey.
Tags: Turkey, Russia, Syria, Middle East and North Africa
Russia's Air Attack on Daesh
Multimedia, 1 October 2015RUSI experts Dr Igor Sutyagin and Michael Stephens dissect Russia's announced air campaign against ISIS/Daesh
Tags: Aerospace, International Security Studies, Russia, Syria, Global Security Issues, Terrorism
The Rise of the Chemical Weapon State: From Salisbury to Syria
Newsbrief, 8 June 2018Ryan Henrici
The recent execution of chemical attacks by Moscow, Damascus and Pyongyang for diverse purposes may not only suggest that the prohibitive power of international conventions is now fading away, but...
Newsbrief, North Korea, International Security Studies, Russia, Syria, Global Security Issues, Technology
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...
United States, Newsbrief, Russia, Global Security Issues, Europe
Central Asian Gas Exports Dependency: Swapping Russian Patronage for Chinese
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2018Farkhod Aminjonov
Central Asian gas exporters may have swapped dependency on one client for another with trade arrangements with Russia and China.
RUSI Journal, Russia, Central and South Asia
Escalation and Nuclear Weapons in Russia’s Military Strategy
RUSI Journal, 25 May 2018Katarzyna Zysk
The development of Russia's nuclear weapons programme suggests that the country may be prepared to use them to offset its conventional weaknesses.
RUSI Journal, Russia, Defence Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe
A Bridge to Moscow? Bulgarian Policy in the Standoff Between Russia and the West
Newsbrief, 4 May 2018Dimitar Bechev
Holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for the first half of 2018, Bulgaria hopes to further its role as a diplomatic conduit between Russia and the West. But is this small country...
Newsbrief, European Union, Russia, EuropePages
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 Policy
Stalin’s Englishman: The Lives of Guy Burgess
Events, 17 March 2016A lecture by Andrew Lownie, literary agent and author.
Russia, UK, HistoryPages
"“You don’t have to be a super sleuth to pretty quickly wonder whether being involved in a deal that involves a big oligarch is going to hit you reputationally,” said Tom Keatinge, director of the centre for financial crime and security studies at RUSI, who formerly worked as JPMorgan eurobond banker in Moscow."
London law firms feel chill from icy relations with Russia
In The News, 31 May 2018 Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, Russia, UK
""I think [Moscow] has much less influence over Iran than the Russians would like us to believe," he said. "So I believe this deal that this touted is much more in theory than in practice.""
Israeli official flies to Russia amid reports of deal on Iran's role in Syria
In The News, 30 May 2018 Tags: RUSI International, Iran, Russia, Israel, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
"“It’s part of an ongoing pattern of the Russians trying to keep up consistent military activity across Nato – it fits in with a lot of airspace probing around the Baltic states and Sweden as well as submarine activity, surface activity and of course what they are doing in Syria.”"
Russian ‘sabre-rattling’ sees rising Royal Navy warship response
In The News, 21 May 2018 Tags: Russia, Military Sciences, UK, Global Security Issues
""Any attack on NATO would be an extremely high-risk gamble for Russia and any other state adversary," said Justin Bronk, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a London think tank. "The core purpose of the alliance — to ensure the collective defense of even its most militarily vulnerable members — remains flawed but still at least somewhat effective," he said."
What is NATO? And what do Trump and Russia think about it?
In The News, 19 April 2018 Tags: United States, NATO, Russia, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues
"By arguing that we should let Assad finish the job, we are essentially telegraphing to other authoritarian leaders that it is ok to kill and displace tens of thousands of civilians, as long as they don’t use chemical weapons. We are also not addressing the grievances that enabled IS to find fertile ground in Syria."
Syria—it’s time to launch a diplomatic war
In The News, 18 April 2018 Tags: United States, Russia, Syria, France, UK, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Virtuous Currencies: Time to Accentuate the Positive
Colombia’s New President: Will the Peace Deal Survive?
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Moving From the Personal to the Strategic Domain