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China and the Mekong: Future Flashpoint?
Commentary, 25 June 2018
Brijesh Khemlani
The mighty Mekong river is a vital lifeline for Southeast Asia, a major source of trade, transport and sustenance for millions. However, the world’s twelfth longest river is emerging as an ecological and geopolitical flashpoint.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, Asia, Global Security Issues
"This slow march forwards stands in stark contrast to the imagery and disputes to emerge from the G7 summit in Charlevoix. And while the Western media may have largely ignored events in Qingdao for events in Canada and Singapore, the rest of the world is paying attention. An alternative order might be starting to crystallise, or at least one that has potential to deeply undermine the West’s capacity to determine the future of world affairs. "
From China to Central Asia, a regional security bloc’s long, slow march towards an alternative world order
In The News, 18 June 2018 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
"“Ultimately, if there is to be a successful settlement between the US and (North) Korea, China has to be involved...“You can’t ignore an enormous power with a land border and a determination to make North Korea its business." "
China scores strategic victory in Trump-Kim summit
In The News, 17 June 2018 Tags: China, North Korea, International Security Studies
"“Since Rolls-Royce is, along with Pratt & Whitney and General Electric, one of only three companies in the world able to reliably manufacture state of the art military (and civil) high-thrust turbofans, it is an obvious target for Chinese espionage,” Mr Bronk said.
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Ex-Rolls-Royce engineer arrested over spying claims
In The News, 14 June 2018 Tags: Aerospace, China, Military Sciences
China’s Xi Jinping Will Sleep More Soundly After the Singapore Summit
Commentary, 13 June 2018
Charles Parton
China was absent from the US-North Korea summit, but is a beneficiary of what has emerged from that gathering in Singapore.
Tags: China, United States, North Korea, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
"Something like this could transit to areas very fast, and, if produced in large numbers without having to train pilots, could at the very least soak up missiles from US fighters, and at the very best be an effective fighter by itself. If you can produce lots of them, quantity has a quality all its own," Bronk told Business Insider. "
China just showed it has a new 'Dark Sword' fighter jet — and it's a nightmare for the US
In The News, 5 June 2018 Tags: Aerospace, China, United States, Military Sciences, Global Security IssuesPages
China and the Mekong: Future Flashpoint?
Commentary, 25 June 2018Brijesh Khemlani
The mighty Mekong river is a vital lifeline for Southeast Asia, a major source of trade, transport and sustenance for millions. However, the world’s twelfth longest river is emerging as an ecological and geopolitical flashpoint.
China, International Security Studies, Asia, Global Security Issues
China’s Xi Jinping Will Sleep More Soundly After the Singapore Summit
Commentary, 13 June 2018Charles Parton
China was absent from the US-North Korea summit, but is a beneficiary of what has emerged from that gathering in Singapore.
China, United States, North Korea, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
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
India’s Ambiguity and the Chinese Threat
Commentary, 24 May 2018John Hemmings and Tanya Sen
The recent Indo-Chinese rapprochement between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is an example of a tectonic shift in great power relations. Or is it just the start of a new geopolitical chess game that prevents India from adopting a more thoughtful approach to its region?
China, RUSI International, India, Global Security Issues
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Call for Pragmatism
Commentary, 22 May 2018Raffaello Pantucci
China’s Belt and Road Initiative requires a logical response, one based on an assessment of realities rather than rhetoric, and reciprocity, rather than outright confrontation
China, International Security StudiesPages
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
International power dynamics in 2017
Multimedia, 21 December 2016RUSI International Security Studies Director, Raffaello Pantucci, predicts that 2017 will be a year of change as major powers reconsider their international roles and non-states such as Daesh are...
Tags: China, International Security Studies, Middle East and North Africa
2016 Year Ahead: Global Security in 2016
Multimedia, 17 December 2015 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Terrorism, Asia, Terrorism, Pacific, Middle East and North Africa
After the Ball is Over, After the Break of Morn: What to Expect From the New Era of Xi Jinping
Newsbrief, 30 April 2018Charles Parton
Amendments to the Chinese constitution in the wake of the recent Party Congress and National People’s Congress reveal eight policy areas on which the Chinese Communist Party, under its leader Xi...
China, Newsbrief
The Implications of Chinese Developments in Non-Kinetic Space Technology
Newsbrief, 13 April 2018Alexandra Stickings and Veerle Nouwens
In pursuit of establishing itself as a global space power, China has been busy developing and operationalising non-kinetic space technology. But in space, where ‘anything can be a weapon’, risks of...
China, Newsbrief, Technology
Air Forces as Weapons Systems
Conference Reports, 21 March 2018Justin Bronk
Report on the one-day RUSI conference that focused on exploring whether air forces can, or indeed should, seek to fight like a single weapons system. Delegates heard from the US Air Force and Royal...
Aerospace, China, United States, Equipment and Acquisitions, India, Conference Reports, Europe
China and the Globalisation of Armed Drone Strikes
RUSI Defence Systems, 26 February 2018Scott N. Romaniuk & Tobias Burgers
China’s rapid progress in developing and exporting armed and unarmed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles has significant implications and is undercutting long- running US efforts to control the spread of this...
Aerospace, China, RUSI Defence Systems
Potential Chinese Railgun Testing Illustrates the US Navy’s Biggest Long-Term Challenge
RUSI Defence Systems, 1 February 2018Justin Bronk
Pictures of what appears to be a test installation of a naval railgun on a PLA Navy landing ship suggest China is moving forward with sea trials of a weapon which can threaten all Western surface...
China, Military Sciences, RUSI Defence Systems, Martial Power Project, Maritime Forces, Technology, PacificPages
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
OPEN TO ALL: China's Asian Dream? The Belt and Road Initiative
Events, 19 May 2017Tom Miller and Shashank Joshi will discuss China's vision for the Belt and Road Initiative and how the impact is being felt on the ground.
China, International Security Studies
CPEC: Opportunities for UK-China Collaboration
Events, 31 March 2017At this RUSI conference, representatives from the UK, Pakistan and China will discuss opportunities for collaboration on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China, Pakistan, International Security Studies
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
"This slow march forwards stands in stark contrast to the imagery and disputes to emerge from the G7 summit in Charlevoix. And while the Western media may have largely ignored events in Qingdao for events in Canada and Singapore, the rest of the world is paying attention. An alternative order might be starting to crystallise, or at least one that has potential to deeply undermine the West’s capacity to determine the future of world affairs."
From China to Central Asia, a regional security bloc’s long, slow march towards an alternative world order
In The News, 18 June 2018 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
"“Ultimately, if there is to be a successful settlement between the US and (North) Korea, China has to be involved...“You can’t ignore an enormous power with a land border and a determination to make North Korea its business.""
China scores strategic victory in Trump-Kim summit
In The News, 17 June 2018 Tags: China, North Korea, International Security Studies
"“Since Rolls-Royce is, along with Pratt & Whitney and General Electric, one of only three companies in the world able to reliably manufacture state of the art military (and civil) high-thrust turbofans, it is an obvious target for Chinese espionage,” Mr Bronk said. "
Ex-Rolls-Royce engineer arrested over spying claims
In The News, 14 June 2018 Tags: Aerospace, China, Military Sciences
"Something like this could transit to areas very fast, and, if produced in large numbers without having to train pilots, could at the very least soak up missiles from US fighters, and at the very best be an effective fighter by itself. If you can produce lots of them, quantity has a quality all its own," Bronk told Business Insider."
China just showed it has a new 'Dark Sword' fighter jet — and it's a nightmare for the US
In The News, 5 June 2018 Tags: Aerospace, China, United States, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues
"The “coded criticism and the olive branch” approach was “in keeping with [Mr Modi’s] cautious style,” he said. There were “obvious rebukes” to China, but overall the speech sought to “wind down the tension” between the two countries."
India's Prime Minister rebukes China whilst holding out 'olive branch'
In The News, 1 June 2018 Tags: China, India, Central and South Asia
Modern Deterrence: From Rhetoric to Practice
The Murder of a British Civilian: The Need for Action Against Russia’s Use of Chemical Agents
NATO Round-table