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Book Review: Australia's Defence Strategy: Evaluating Alternatives for a Contested Asia
RUSI Journal, 16 June 2017
Peter Layton
Peter Layton reviews Australia's Defence Strategy: Evaluating Alternatives for a Contested Asia by Adam Lockyer
Tags: Defence Policy, Pacific
A Proactive Diplomat: Vietnam’s Wooing of Trump’s America
Commentary, 14 June 2017
Huong Le Thu
The Vietnamese prime minister travelled to Washington, DC last month in an attempt to get the Trump administration onside on trade, defence and regional issues.
Tags: United States, Americas, Pacific
The Case for Reinforcing the UK–Japan Security Partnership
Commentary, 13 June 2017
Peter Ricketts
An invitation from RUSI Japan to participate in a roundtable in Tokyo in late May gave the author a great opportunity both to present a view of European security to Japanese experts, and to re-immerse briefly in local perspectives on the risks facing their region.
Tags: Japan, Pacific
""Given the number of women who have traveled from other countries to Syria/Iraq, including from the West, it is unsurprising that Singapore has experienced a case of female radicalization," Winterbotham told CNN in an email. "Families have been central to the creation of the Islamic State (ISIS) with a focus on creating infrastructure and society through citizens living under strict sharia law. Women have therefore been sought as citizens, to marry fighters, mother children, and propagandize." "
Preschool assistant is the 1st woman ever detained for radicalization in Singapore
In The News, 12 June 2017 Tags: International Security Studies, Pacific
A House Without Foundations: The North Korea Sanctions Regime and its Implementation
Whitehall Reports, 9 June 2017
Andrea Berger
This report identifies the challenges of implementing sanctions on North Korea.
Tags: United Nations, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, International Institutions, Pacific
China's Eurasian Pivot: The Silk Road Economic Belt
Whitehall Papers, 31 May 2017
Raffaello Pantucci and Sarah Lain
The modern Silk Road is a key component of China's political and economic strategy in Eurasia.
Tags: China, New Silk Road, International Security Studies, PacificPages
A Proactive Diplomat: Vietnam’s Wooing of Trump’s America
Commentary, 14 June 2017Huong Le Thu
The Vietnamese prime minister travelled to Washington, DC last month in an attempt to get the Trump administration onside on trade, defence and regional issues.
United States, Americas, Pacific
The Case for Reinforcing the UK–Japan Security Partnership
Commentary, 13 June 2017Peter Ricketts
An invitation from RUSI Japan to participate in a roundtable in Tokyo in late May gave the author a great opportunity both to present a view of European security to Japanese experts, and to re-immerse briefly in local perspectives on the risks facing their region.
Japan, Pacific
Defining Militarisation: China Grapples with Explaining its Great Power Status
Commentary, 25 May 2017Veerle Nouwens and Peter Roberts
In his statement at the White House in 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a commitment not to militarise the artificial islands China built in the South China Sea. Observers wondered how China defined the term ‘militarisation’. And it is this lack of clarity helping to fuel speculation over Beijing’s strategic ambitions.
China, Pacific
America First Now or America Last Later?
Commentary, 15 May 2017Peter Roberts and Veerle Nouwens
The Trump administration appears eager to change its position frequently, keeping both friends and adversaries on their toes. The snag is that, at least for the moment, allies are more rattled than potential enemies.
China, United States, Americas, Pacific
China: Understanding Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative
Commentary, 12 May 2017Raffaello Pantucci
A great deal of rhetoric is expended over China’s gigantic investment initiatives. Still, many of the economic projects are real, and Western governments will be well advised to understand their purpose.
China, New Silk Road, PacificPages
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 and Resilience Studies, North Korea, Resilience, Pacific
2016 Year Ahead: Global Security in 2016
Multimedia, 17 December 2015 Tags: China, Asia, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Terrorism, Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
North Korea: On the Brink of War?
Multimedia, 4 April 2013RUSI Research Fellow Andrea Berger argues North Korea's recently belligerent statements against the United States will not necessarily lead to war.
Tags: North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues, Pacific
A House Without Foundations: The North Korea Sanctions Regime and its Implementation
Whitehall Reports, 9 June 2017Andrea Berger
This report identifies the challenges of implementing sanctions on North Korea.
United Nations, Whitehall Reports, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, International Institutions, Pacific
China's Eurasian Pivot: The Silk Road Economic Belt
Whitehall Papers, 31 May 2017Raffaello Pantucci and Sarah Lain
The modern Silk Road is a key component of China's political and economic strategy in Eurasia.
China, New Silk Road, Whitehall Papers, International Security Studies, Pacific
The EU in the Asia-Pacific: Crisis Management Roles?
Conference Reports, 12 May 2017Peter Roberts
RUSI convened a conference on 22 March 2017 to consider what part Europe might play in Crisis Management in the Asia-Pacific region.
China, Conference Reports, European Union, Military Sciences, Europe, Pacific
Foundations of Defence Industrial Co-operation between Western States and Emerging Powers
Occasional Papers, 29 May 2014Henrik Heidenkamp, Gabriela Thompson, Pierre Bontems, Bouchra Carlier and Axel Pilottin
A joint paper with Accenture explores some of the obstacles to defence industrial projects between Western states and emerging powers
Defence, Industries and Society, Occasional Papers, Defence Management, Europe, Pacific
Forging UK-China Consensus on a Strengthened NPT Regime
Occasional Papers, 19 April 2012Edited by Andrea Berger and Malcolm Chalmers
A collection of British and Chinese nuclear security experts come together to provide a fresh set of insights into the non-proliferation regime. Available in English and Chinese
China, Occasional Papers, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Europe, PacificPages
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, Asia, Military Sciences, Maritime Forces, Pacific
Developments in China's External Policies under Xi Jinping
Events, 23 January 2017Professor Akio Takahara of Tokyo University will analyse the development of China's external policies under Xi Jinping and discuss how Japan and other countries should deal with it.
China, Japan, International Security Studies, Pacific
The Caliphate Beyond 2016: The View from Southeast Asia
Events, 9 December 2016The Australian Attorney-General Senator the Hon George Brandis QC discussed the Jihadi threat in Southeast Asia and the steps needed to keep the country safe.
Terrorism, Pacific
Gallipoli Memorial Lecture 2016: Is the 21st Century the Asian Century?
Events, 16 November 2016This year’s Gallipoli Memorial Lecture was delivered by His Excellency The Honourable Alexander Downer AC, Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI. Many...
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""Given the number of women who have traveled from other countries to Syria/Iraq, including from the West, it is unsurprising that Singapore has experienced a case of female radicalization," Winterbotham told CNN in an email. "Families have been central to the creation of the Islamic State (ISIS) with a focus on creating infrastructure and society through citizens living under strict sharia law. Women have therefore been sought as citizens, to marry fighters, mother children, and propagandize.""
Preschool assistant is the 1st woman ever detained for radicalization in Singapore
In The News, 12 June 2017 Tags: International Security Studies, Pacific
"“China needs to not only worry about walking into political traps leading to investment loss, but also worry about security of staff and assets,” said Raffaello Pantucci, director of international security studies at the Royal United Services Institute. “You are looking at parts of the world where you have politically risky and unstable governments, a variety of security threats, and a government in Beijing which has little clear skill or experience in managing these problems.”"
Chinese firms wary of political risks on Xi’s ‘Belt and Road’ plan
In The News, 25 May 2017 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Pacific
"Veerle Nouwens, an Asia analyst at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, said the summit invitation was a goodwill gesture to get North Korea back into the international community. “The forum could be an initiative by Beijing to encourage North Korea to rejoin the world. It has traditionally advocated economic aid in exchange for Pyongyang abandoning its nuclear and missile programmes,” she said."
North Korea expected to ask China for a break at summit
In The News, 10 May 2017 Tags: China, North Korea, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Pacific
"Cristina Varriale, an expert in nuclear proliferation at the Royal United Services Institute, said: “The development of an ICBM would be particularly concerning for South Korea and Japan, because once the US know they can be targeted at home that may change their calculus as to whether they are prepared to help defend those countries if they are attacked by North Korea.”"
Tensions escalate as defiant North Korea 'makes unsuccessful missile launch' day after massive show of strength
In The News, 15 April 2017 Tags: North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Pacific
"Cristina Varriale on North Korea's latest ballistic missiles launches and the death of Kim Jong Nam, half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un."
North Korea-No Laughing Matter
In The News, 7 March 2017 Tags: North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Global Security Issues, Pacific
Judgement Postponed: The Financial Action Task Force Extends Iran’s Lifeline
Organisational Futures: Four Critical Lessons
The Start of the Brexit Negotiations