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Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
Commentary, 15 August 2019
Peter 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
"The plan to introduce 10 freeports across the UK after Brexit has drawn attention in recent weeks. Introducing these provenly risky ‘special economic zones’ sits uneasily alongside the UK’s wider efforts to ramp up the fight against economic crime. "
Freeports: Harbouring Criminality in Brexit Britain?
In The News, 9 August 2019 Tags: National Security Studies, European Union, UK, Maritime Forces, Europe
"Dr Jack Watling, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, said: “The basic implication at the moment is that if there was a crisis where you had to deploy those units you would need to draw infantry [from elsewhere] to make up the numbers.
“Those soldiers would not have trained with the people they were fighting alongside and wouldn’t necessarily know the officers, so you would have a much less combat-effective unit than it should be.”
Among the other reasons posited for the fall in recruits are comparatively low unemployment, an ageing population, the increase in people taking up post-16 education and and the fact that the army is not currently involved in a major conflict. “When there isn’t a conflict you see a trailing off of interest,” said Watling. "
UK army combat units 40% below strength as recruitment plummets
In The News, 9 August 2019 Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Europe
Joint Forces Command to Become Strategic Command
Commentary, 6 August 2019
Andrew Curtis
While the changes to the organisation of UK Defence are welcome, the long-term effects remain to be seen.
Tags: Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence, Europe
"Here’s an idea for the new defence secretary Ben Wallace and culture secretary Nicky Morgan. The government should pioneer national cyberservice, which would give the most talented teenagers superior training and create an expert corps to be deployed during crises. "
Young people should do national cyberservice
In The News, 5 August 2019 Tags: Modern Deterrence, Military Sciences, UK, Europe
"20,000 extra officers is good news but the government must address urgent questions around logistics, coordination, and the resourcing of other services "
Boris Johnson’s policing pledge: the key will be delivering beyond the frontline
In The News, 31 July 2019 Tags: International Security Studies, UK, EuropePages
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.
Turkey, United States, US Defence Policy, NATO, Americas, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, International Institutions, Europe
Joint Forces Command to Become Strategic Command
Commentary, 6 August 2019Andrew Curtis
While the changes to the organisation of UK Defence are welcome, the long-term effects remain to be seen.
Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Management, UK, UK Defence, Europe
The UK, France and the US: Still Special Relationships
Commentary, 19 July 2019Tom Plant
A yearly gathering of experts and think tanks from the world’s powers reiterates the values, interests and approaches which still bind them together in the nuclear sphere, notwithstanding current political differences.
United States, Americas, France, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe
Kicking the Can Down the Road: The Law Commission’s Report on UK Anti-Money Laundering Law
Commentary, 9 July 2019Helena Wood
The Law Commission’s report provides useful analysis of the problem but lacks a bold blueprint for reform of the UK’s suspicious activity reporting regime.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Taking Stock and Looking Ahead: The European Union’s Approach to Conflict Management in the Eastern Partnership
Commentary, 1 July 2019Stefan Wolff
The EU recently marked the 10th anniversary of its Eastern Partnership, a cooperation framework directed at Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, countries critical to European security but not facing the immediate and sometimes not even distant prospect of EU membership.
European Union, International Institutions, EuropePages
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
Someone Had To Do It - Reflections from D-Day
Multimedia, 31 May 2019 Tags: Germany, France, UK, History, Military Personnel, Europe
In Context podcast - Episode 2: Baroness Ashton
Multimedia, 12 October 2018This time Karin von Hippel talks to the European Union’s former foreign policy chief, Baroness Cathy Ashton. We’ll be talking about the EU, the Iran Deal and... Daleks.
Tags: Europe
Brexit and European Security
Multimedia, 28 February 2018RUSI Deputy Director-General Malcolm Chalmers looks at the security implications for the UK and Europe post-Brexit.
Tags: UK, Europe
The UK's Fight Against a ‘McMafia’ World
Multimedia, 23 February 2018Tom Keatinge, Director of Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI, on financial crime in Latvia and UK efforts to counter money laundering.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, EuropePages
The Surkov Leaks: The Inner Workings of Russia’s Hybrid War in Ukraine
Occasional Papers, 16 July 2019Alya Shandra and Robert Seely
An analysis of leaked emails from the Kremlin provides fresh insights on Russia's activities in Ukraine.
Occasional Papers, Ukraine, Russia, Information, Intelligence, Europe
Roundtable Discussion on Disinformation in Ukraine
Conference Reports, 15 July 2019Ewan Lawson
A report on a recent roundtable analysing how disinformation may be having an impact on Ukrainian politics.
Ukraine, Conference Reports, Military Sciences, Information, Europe
When is a Defence Review Not a Defence Review? The Impact of the National Security Capability Review and Modernising Defence Programme
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2019Andrew Curtis
The UK is drifting away from the established pattern of periodic defence reviews.
RUSI Journal, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, Defence Management, Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe
Fundraising for Right-Wing Extremist Movements: How They Raise Funds and How to Counter It
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2019Tom Keatinge, Florence Keen and Kayla Izenman
Efforts to prevent fundraising for extremist organisations tend to overlook the characteristics of right-wing movements.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, RUSI Journal, UK Counter-terrorism, AML/CTF, Tackling Extremism, UK, Domestic Security, Terrorism, Europe
What are Governments in Central and Eastern Europe not Buying with their Defence Budgets? The Readiness Clue
RUSI Journal, 31 May 2019Thomas-Durell Young
To bolster the readiness of their forces, Central and Eastern European countries will need to modernise budgetary and organisational practices.
RUSI Journal, Defence Management, Defence Policy, EuropePages
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.
United States, UK, History, Europe
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.
UK, Europe
Prime Minister Erna Solberg on the Security Policy Challenges Facing Norway and Europe today
Events, 6 June 2018An address by Her Excellency Mrs Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway.
NATO, International Institutions, Europe
POSTPONED - Film Showing: Les Chevaliers Du Ciel (Sky Fighters)
Events, 18 April 2018Noted for it's spectacular air combat sequences this film screening will feature a short introduction to modern air combat with Justin Bronk, Research Fellow for Airpower.
Aerospace, Air Power and Technology, Military Sciences, Europe
Hybrid Threats in Europe: Lessons and Responses
Events, 22 February 2018Over the past few years, Europe has seen an increase in the use of ‘hybrid tactics’ by regional competitors who undertake military and non-military activities with the aim of destabilising,...
Global Security Issues, Europe, PacificPages
"The plan to introduce 10 freeports across the UK after Brexit has drawn attention in recent weeks. Introducing these provenly risky ‘special economic zones’ sits uneasily alongside the UK’s wider efforts to ramp up the fight against economic crime. "
Freeports: Harbouring Criminality in Brexit Britain?
In The News, 9 August 2019 Tags: National Security Studies, European Union, UK, Maritime Forces, Europe
"Dr Jack Watling, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, said: “The basic implication at the moment is that if there was a crisis where you had to deploy those units you would need to draw infantry [from elsewhere] to make up the numbers. “Those soldiers would not have trained with the people they were fighting alongside and wouldn’t necessarily know the officers, so you would have a much less combat-effective unit than it should be.” Among the other reasons posited for the fall in recruits are comparatively low unemployment, an ageing population, the increase in people taking up post-16 education and and the fact that the army is not currently involved in a major conflict. “When there isn’t a conflict you see a trailing off of interest,” said Watling."
UK army combat units 40% below strength as recruitment plummets
In The News, 9 August 2019 Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Europe
"Here’s an idea for the new defence secretary Ben Wallace and culture secretary Nicky Morgan. The government should pioneer national cyberservice, which would give the most talented teenagers superior training and create an expert corps to be deployed during crises."
Young people should do national cyberservice
In The News, 5 August 2019 Tags: Modern Deterrence, Military Sciences, UK, Europe
"20,000 extra officers is good news but the government must address urgent questions around logistics, coordination, and the resourcing of other services"
Boris Johnson’s policing pledge: the key will be delivering beyond the frontline
In The News, 31 July 2019 Tags: International Security Studies, UK, Europe
"With a new Prime Minister, this is a huge strain on a government that is distracted by Brexit. This crisis reminds us there is more to life than Brexit, and we have to be involved in these issues. We would have to go along with the US but make sure we are a constraining partner. "
Will UK Go to War with Iran?
In The News, 25 July 2019 Tags: RUSI International, Iran, UK, Europe
Turkey, the US and the S-400: A Counter-Narrative
India Tightens Control Over Jammu and Kashmir
How can Coordinating Public, Private and People Help Reduce the Impact of a Grey-Zone Incident?