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To Ban or to Banbury?
Commentary, 7 December 2018
John Hemmings
The detention of a chief Huawei executive has spotlighted yet again a controversial Chinese technology giant, and may be a harbinger of stronger international pressure on the company.
Tags: China, Cyber, National Security and Resilience Studies, Cyber Security, UK, Asia, Global Security Issues, Information, Intelligence, Law and Ethics, National Security, Technology
The Struggle for Blue Territory: Chinese Maritime Militia Grey-Zone Operations
RUSI Journal, 6 December 2018
Conor Kennedy
The role of the maritime militia in acting to preserve China’s rights and interests in the ‘grey zone’ cannot be underestimated.
Tags: China, Maritime Forces
"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
The 2018 UK PONI Papers
Conference Reports, 18 October 2018
Edited by Cristina Varriale
The 2018 UK PONI Papers examine contemporary civil and military nuclear issues and are written by emerging experts from academia, government and industry who presented at the 2018 UK Project on Nuclear Issues (UK PONI) Annual Conference.
Tags: China, United States, Defence, Industries and Society, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Trident, UK, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Security on the Korean Peninsula: The Latest from RUSI
Newsbrief, 4 October 2018
Tom Plant and Cristina Varriale
A flurry of recent activity on the North Korean diplomatic front has kept researchers in the Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme at RUSI extremely busy over the past few months. Their latest research findings indicate that policymakers should focus on pursuing small gains over a grand bargain, as well as balancing Tokyo’s long-term view and scepticism of China with Seoul’s focus on short-...
Tags: China, United States, Japan, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Asia, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicyPages
To Ban or to Banbury?
Commentary, 7 December 2018John Hemmings
The detention of a chief Huawei executive has spotlighted yet again a controversial Chinese technology giant, and may be a harbinger of stronger international pressure on the company.
China, Cyber, National Security and Resilience Studies, Cyber Security, UK, Asia, Global Security Issues, Information, Intelligence, Law and Ethics, National Security, Technology
Collision Course in the South China Sea?
Commentary, 3 October 2018Veerle Nouwens
The United States and Chinese navies have just narrowly avoided a dangerous collision. This was not an accident but an escalation, a show of force on the part of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) to drive out the US Navy from what China considers its territorial waters in the South China Sea.
China, United States, Defence Policy, Law and Ethics, Maritime Forces
Cracking Down on China’s Distant Water Fishing Fleet: What Impacts Closer to Home?
Commentary, 21 September 2018Veerle Nouwens and Cathy Haenlein
China appears to be reigning in its distant water fishing fleet. This is good news for environmental protection, but China watchers should pay attention to the potential knock-on effects.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, China, International Security Studies, Asia, International Institutions, Law and Ethics, Organised Crime
China’s Strongman May Need A Rest, But He is Hardly in Need of Rescue
Commentary, 21 August 2018Charles Parton
News that Chinese President Xi Jinping may be facing serious resistance from within his party’s ranks is premature.
China, International Security Studies
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 IssuesPages
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
The Struggle for Blue Territory: Chinese Maritime Militia Grey-Zone Operations
RUSI Journal, 6 December 2018Conor Kennedy
The role of the maritime militia in acting to preserve China’s rights and interests in the ‘grey zone’ cannot be underestimated.
China, RUSI Journal, Maritime Forces
The 2018 UK PONI Papers
Conference Reports, 18 October 2018Edited by Cristina Varriale
The 2018 UK PONI Papers examine contemporary civil and military nuclear issues and are written by emerging experts from academia, government and industry who presented at the 2018 UK Project on...
China, United States, Defence, Industries and Society, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Conference Reports, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Trident, UK, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Security on the Korean Peninsula: The Latest from RUSI
Newsbrief, 4 October 2018Tom Plant and Cristina Varriale
A flurry of recent activity on the North Korean diplomatic front has kept researchers in the Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme at RUSI extremely busy over the past few months. Their latest...
China, United States, Japan, Newsbrief, North Korea, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Asia, Global Security Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy
Vostok’s Weak Optics Reveal Russia and China’s Fractured Relationship
Newsbrief, 21 September 2018Emily Ferris and Veerle Nouwens
The joint Russia–China Vostok exercises demonstrated some military cooperation between the two. However, the more significant event was the concomitant Eastern Economic Forum, an investment forum...
China, Newsbrief, International Security Studies, Russia, Global Security Issues, New Silk Road, Land Forces, Land Operations
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, 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
"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
""There is certainly an aspect of this that is about expanding influence, but part of it is likely also about economic security," Alexandra Stickings, from the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, tells the BBC."
How China's GPS 'rival' Beidou is plotting to go global
In The News, 20 September 2018 Tags: China, Military Sciences
""The key question is not whether Russia will launch a war against NATO," Watling wrote, "but where Russia -- and China for that matter -- aim to use their burgeoning capacity for expeditionary logistics and combined operations to project power.""
Russia holding largest war games in its history
In The News, 11 September 2018 Tags: China, Russia, Military Sciences, Global Security Issues
"For separatist groups, the Pakistani state is the ultimate enemy. As Islamabad’s closest friend, Beijing becomes a target by association. And the people of these regions do not feel like they are getting their piece of the CPEC bounty."
The lesson of the Pakistan suicide attack: China will have to pay a high price for its infrastructure plan
In The News, 26 August 2018 Tags: China, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
The Army’s ‘Recruitment Crisis’ is Not Just an IT Failure
Sea of Azov Crisis: Ukraine and Russia Clash, as do Competing Visions of European Security
In Context podcast - Episode 6: Sir Malcolm Rifkind