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"[13:15] “What we are seeing now is a much more democratised space environment, more and more actors being able to be involved and yes there are certain states that have more capabilities and are trying to be space powers, but it’s a much different environment [compared to the Cold War]” "
World at One 03/01/2019
In The News, 3 January 2019 Tags: Aerospace, China, Military Sciences, Pacific
"“Because the United States in particular has refused — apart from the cases of the U.K. and France — to export armed models of its iconic Predator and Reaper series of armed drones, China has sort of stepped in to fill that gap. And while its offerings such as the Wing Loong series or CH-4 are less technologically capable than their American counterparts, they’re available pretty much to any state that wants to buy,” Bronk told VOA. "
China Meets Growing Demand for Armed Drones in Middle East
In The News, 3 January 2019 Tags: China, Military Sciences, Pacific
Delicate Footwork: Security and Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
Commentary, 17 December 2018
Cristina Varriale
The suspension of US–South Korean military exercises is a vital step in the broader effort to build confidence on the Korean peninsula.
Tags: Armed Forces, United States, North Korea, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Global Strategy and Commitments, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Defence Policy, Asia, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
A Long Road to Denuclearisation: Challenges to Security-Based Diplomacy with North Korea
Occasional Papers, 6 December 2018
Cristina Varriale
This paper sets out the case for a gradual, step-by-step approach to remove North Korea's nuclear weapons.
Tags: North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
"The Friday attack was “reflective of a growing China focus by the BLA”, said Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the London-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. "
Separatist rebels storm China's consulate in Pakistan, two police killed
In The News, 23 November 2018 Tags: China, Pakistan, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Pacific
"It is five years since Mr Xi’s pair of speeches in Astana and Jakarta launched the BRI.
Since then, much of what China does outside China has become associated with the BRI.
At one stage, this was true of much within China as well, where almost every region and
institution sought to associate themselves to the leader’s big initiative.
Five years later, it can come as no surprise therefore that some of the projects that were
brought under the broader BRI umbrella have encountered issues "
China’s Belt and Road hits problems but is still popular
In The News, 15 November 2018 Tags: China, International Security Studies, PacificPages
Delicate Footwork: Security and Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
Commentary, 17 December 2018Cristina Varriale
The suspension of US–South Korean military exercises is a vital step in the broader effort to build confidence on the Korean peninsula.
Armed Forces, United States, North Korea, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Global Strategy and Commitments, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Defence Policy, Asia, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
All to Play For: Sports Diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula
Commentary, 25 September 2018Tom Plant
The two halves of the Korean peninsula have engaged in sports diplomacy before. But latest agreements between the leaders of the two countries have taken this diplomacy much further, with broader implications for the security of the region.
North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
AUKMIN 2018: The Future of Global Britain?
Commentary, 14 August 2018John Hemmings and Milia Hau
Britain and Australia face an uncertain strategic landscape. But there is much they can do together, as they deal with the two big powers which appear determined to change the current status quo: China and Russia.
Defence Policy, UK, UK Defence, Europe, Pacific
Lessons from Down Under: The Soft Power Dividend of Financial Crime Technical Assistance
Commentary, 8 August 2018Tom Keatinge
The UK should learn from Australia and become a global leader in the provision and coordination of technical assistance by turning its financial crime-fighting focus abroad.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe, Pacific
President Trump’s Indo–Pacific Economic Investment Initiative: Good, But Not Enough
Commentary, 6 August 2018Veerle Nouwens
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has laid out a new vision for American economic engagement in the Indo–Pacific, announcing the rollout of a new US regional infrastructure initiative, which, while not explicitly targeting China’s growing economic power in the region, attempts to provide Indo–Pacific countries with US financial and technical alternatives to China. The funds may be modest, yet...
United States, International Security Studies, Asia, New Silk Road, Pacific, Central and South AsiaPages
The North Korean Nuclear Summit
Multimedia, 9 March 2018Tom Plant, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme at RUSI on the proposed nuclear summit between North Korea and the US
Tags: United States, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
President Trump's Nuclear Button Tweet
Multimedia, 3 January 2018 Tags: United States, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
The New South Korean President
Multimedia, 12 May 2017On 9 May 2017, South Korea voters elected Moon Jae-in as president. RUSI research analyst Cristina Varriale assesses the policies of the new leader and what this means for relations with North Korea.
Tags: North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
Jennifer Cole on the Use of VX Nerve Agent Against Kim Jong-Nam
Multimedia, 24 February 2017RUSI Senior Research Fellow Jennifer Cole examines the implications of the alleged use of VX Nerve agent against North Korean figure Kim Jong-Nam in Malaysia.
Tags: National Security Studies, North Korea, Resilience, Pacific
2016 Year Ahead: Global Security in 2016
Multimedia, 17 December 2015 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Asia, Terrorism, Pacific, Middle East and North AfricaPages
A Long Road to Denuclearisation: Challenges to Security-Based Diplomacy with North Korea
Occasional Papers, 6 December 2018Cristina Varriale
This paper sets out the case for a gradual, step-by-step approach to remove North Korea's nuclear weapons.
Occasional Papers, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
Strategic Hedging in the Arabian Peninsula: The Politics of the Gulf-Asian Rapprochement
Whitehall Papers, 20 September 2018Jean-Loup Samaan
Offering a new perspective on the geopolitics of Gulf-Asian relations.
Whitehall Papers, Pacific, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North Africa
The Reality of China’s Maritime Capability
RUSI Journal, 30 August 2018Martin N Murply and Peter Roberts
Beijing has rapidly modernised and expanded its capabilities as it challenges the West in China’s neighbourhood.
China, RUSI Journal, US Defence Policy, Defence Policy, Maritime Forces, Pacific
Australia’s Aegis Destroyer Will Improve its Defensive Capabilities
RUSI Defence Systems, 13 August 2018Debalina Ghoshal
The Royal Australian Navy is leveraging the latest Aegis combat system, SM-6 interceptor missiles and its new Hobart-class destroyers to limit its vulnerability to proliferating ballistic and cruise...
RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime Forces, Pacific
Taiwan’s Illustrative Minehunter Troubles
RUSI Defence Systems, 7 February 2018Shang-Su Wu
Taiwan has had industrial financial viability problems with the construction of new minehunting vessels. These problems are indicative of the difficulties Taipei faces in its indigenous military...
RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime Forces, PacificPages
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, Pacific
Preparing for the Indo-Pacific Century: The Australian Army Perspective
Events, 8 December 2017Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, Chief of the Australian Army, delivered an address focusing on the Australian perspective of the Indo-Pacific Century.
Military Sciences, Pacific
Under 35's Forum Event: Xi’s New Era
Events, 30 November 2017At this joint RUSI Under 35's Forum/Young China Watcher's Event, Carrie Gracie, China Editor, BBC News, will be discussing the 19th Party Congress, what this means for China and address reporting on...
China, Pacific
European Crisis Management in the Asia-Pacific
Conference, 22 March 2017This conference examined European indecision toward Chinese behaviours and identified potential triggers for European defence and security activity in the Asia–Pacific region.
China, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues, Pacific
RUSI International Sea Powers Conference: A European Net Assessment of the PLA(N)
Conference, 23 February 2017This conference will lead a European examination of China’s projected intentions and real naval strength.
China, Military Sciences, Asia, Maritime Forces, PacificPages
"“Because the United States in particular has refused — apart from the cases of the U.K. and France — to export armed models of its iconic Predator and Reaper series of armed drones, China has sort of stepped in to fill that gap. And while its offerings such as the Wing Loong series or CH-4 are less technologically capable than their American counterparts, they’re available pretty much to any state that wants to buy,” Bronk told VOA."
China Meets Growing Demand for Armed Drones in Middle East
In The News, 3 January 2019 Tags: China, Military Sciences, Pacific
"[13:15] “What we are seeing now is a much more democratised space environment, more and more actors being able to be involved and yes there are certain states that have more capabilities and are trying to be space powers, but it’s a much different environment [compared to the Cold War]”"
World at One 03/01/2019
In The News, 3 January 2019 Tags: Aerospace, China, Military Sciences, Pacific
"The Friday attack was “reflective of a growing China focus by the BLA”, said Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the London-based Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies."
Separatist rebels storm China's consulate in Pakistan, two police killed
In The News, 23 November 2018 Tags: China, Pakistan, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Pacific
"It is five years since Mr Xi’s pair of speeches in Astana and Jakarta launched the BRI. Since then, much of what China does outside China has become associated with the BRI. At one stage, this was true of much within China as well, where almost every region and institution sought to associate themselves to the leader’s big initiative. Five years later, it can come as no surprise therefore that some of the projects that were brought under the broader BRI umbrella have encountered issues"
China’s Belt and Road hits problems but is still popular
In The News, 15 November 2018 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Pacific
""It's not a big deal that they have this ship," Veerle Nouwens, an Asia-Pacific expert at the Royal United Services Institute, told Business Insider. Japan already has an even more formidable aircraft carrying destroyer active in the region and "they're using it for military exchanges or diplomacy. That's effectively what it's doing by potentially going around to India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.""
Beijing's response to Japan's new destroyer shows its authoritarian endgame in the South China Sea
In The News, 6 August 2018 Tags: China, Japan, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Maritime Forces, Pacific
The Role of Verification in the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Dispute
Unexplained Strategy: Putting Unexplained Wealth Orders to Work
Modern Deterrence and Societal Resilience