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A British Army soldier on lookout in the Falls Road area of Belfast, 15 August 1969. Courtesy of PA Images

The Toxic Legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles

Article, 21 June 2019

Aaron Edwards

The 50th anniversary of the day that British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Operation Banner, and whether the security forces contributed...

Armed Forces, UK Counter-terrorism, RUSI Newsbrief, Tackling Extremism, UK, History, National Security, Terrorism

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir at RUSI

Multimedia, 20 June 2019

RUSI welcomes Adel al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He arrives at a time of great tension between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran....

Strike: From Concept to Force

RUSI Publications, 20 June 2019

Jack Watling and Justin Bronk

This Occasional Paper provides an independent assessment of non-discretionary capabilities to enable the British Army's Strike concept to achieve its mission. It explores which vulnerabilities can be...

Armed Forces, Occasional Papers, Global Strategy and Commitments, Military Sciences, UK, Land Forces, Land Operations, UK Defence

US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan hosts a multilateral meeting with Asian nations at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2019, Singapore, May 31, 2019. Courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando/U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Shangri-La Dialogue: Europe Navigating Asia Amidst a US–China Standoff

Commentary, 20 June 2019

Veerle Nouwens

This year’s Annual Shangri-La Dialogue set the stage for confrontation between China and the US. The now former US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan launched Washington’s Indo-Pacific...

China, European Union, International Security Studies, France, UK, Asia, Global Security Issues, International Institutions, Law and Ethics, Maritime Forces, Europe, Pacific

Demonstration in Legislative Council Road. Courtesy of Wikimedia

Hong Kong: So What? Now What? In the Future What?

Commentary, 18 June 2019

Charles Parton

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s attempt at introducing a Fugitive Offenders Ordinance has harmed the interests of Hong Kong and China; it may also harm their relations with foreign countries.

China, RUSI International, Asia, Global Security Issues, Law and Ethics, Pacific

Shangri-La Dialogue: Europe Navigating Asia Amidst a US–China Standoff

Commentary, 20 June 2019

Veerle Nouwens

This year’s Annual Shangri-La Dialogue set the stage for confrontation between China and the US. The now former US Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan launched Washington’s Indo-Pacific...

China, European Union, International Security Studies, France, UK, Asia, Global Security Issues, International Institutions, Law and Ethics, Maritime Forces, Europe, Pacific

Hong Kong: So What? Now What? In the Future What?

Commentary, 18 June 2019

Charles Parton

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s attempt at introducing a Fugitive Offenders Ordinance has harmed the interests of Hong Kong and China; it may also harm their relations with foreign countries.

China, RUSI International, Asia, Global Security Issues, Law and Ethics, Pacific

A smartphone, displaying apps including WhatsApp. Courtesy of Pxhere

WhatsApp Hack Calls into Question Government Use of Commercial Spyware

Commentary, 17 June 2019

Sneha Dawda and Alexander Babuta

As government use of commercial spyware becomes increasingly commonplace, stronger checks and balances will be needed to ensure software providers are acting in the public interest.

Cyber, National Security Studies, Cyber Security, Israel, Information, Intelligence, Technology

UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid. Courtesy of Wikimedia

The UK’s Proscription of Hizbullah: All Talk and No Action?

Commentary, 12 June 2019

Tom Keatinge

The UK Home Secretary’s proscription announcement raised expectations, but those that cheered are likely to be disappointed.

Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, UK Counter-terrorism, Tackling Extremism, Counterinsurgency, Terrorism, Lebanon, UK, Securing Britain, Terrorism

President Donald Trump signing an executive order reimposing sanctions on Iran. Courtesy of White House/Shealah Craighead

Hard Days for Europe’s Interests in Iran

Commentary, 10 June 2019

Wojciech Pawlus

Europe needs to do more to save the Iranian nuclear deal.

Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Americas, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Europe

The rural Welsh community of Blaengwynfi, viewed from the A4107, 2012. Courtesy of John Lord/Wikimedia Geograph project

‘County Lines’: The Modern Cyber Slaves of Britain’s Drug-Trafficking Networks

Commentary, 5 June 2019

Evangelina Moisi

Vulnerable children are being used to peddle drugs in the UK’s rural communities. Efforts to stamp out this form of modern slavery are recording only feeble successes.

Cyber, National Security Studies, Domestic Security, Organised Crime, Law and Ethics, National Security, Organised Crime, Technology

Libra Rising: Exploring Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Project

Commentary, 4 June 2019

Kayla Izenman

Facebook's cryptocurrency ambitions could transform the global financial system.

Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Technology

itcoin in front of a computer screen. Courtesy of Pexels/David McBee

The Heat is on Cyber-Criminals. But Are Governments Doing Enough to Tackle Rogue Cryptocurrency Exchanges?

Commentary, 31 May 2019

Anton Moiseienko

Cyber-criminal groups are being dismantled. But more needs to be done about the enforcement of rules that bind cryptocurrency exchanges.

Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Counter-Proliferation Finance, Cyber, AML/CTF, European Union, Financial Crime 2.0, Organised Crime, Technology

Britain and the US: The Relationship Runs Deep, Which is Why it is Often Difficult to See

Commentary, 29 May 2019

'Sir Humphrey'

President Trump will be greeted with a torrent of doom-laden criticism when he arrives in the UK on 3 June. Some of this criticism is just wrong, while some simply misses the critical point of this...

United States, UK

n unarmed AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile maneuvers over the Utah Test and Training Range, 2014, during a Nuclear Weapons System Evaluation Program simulated combat mission. Courtesy of US Air Force/Roidan Carlson

Risk of Nuclear Weapons Use Still Lower Than During Cold War

Commentary, 28 May 2019

Sam Dudin

UN disarmament research chief incorrectly assesses the risk of nuclear war.

United Nations, UK Project on Nuclear Issues, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Information, International Institutions

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Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir at RUSI

Multimedia, 20 June 2019

Michael Stephens, Research Fellow for Middle East Studies

RUSI welcomes Adel al Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He arrives at a time of great tension between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran....

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Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Multimedia, 18 June 2019

Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Research Fellow

Dr 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

Dr Karin von Hippel on the State Visit of President Trump

Multimedia, 7 June 2019

Dr Karin von Hippel, Director-General

Dr Karin von Hippel on CNN discussing UK-US relations and the outcomes of the State Visit to the UK by President Donald Trump.

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Someone Had To Do It - Reflections from D-Day

Multimedia, 31 May 2019

Tom Ascott , Digital Communications Officer

Michael Kamara, Database and Membership Manager

Tags: Germany, France, UK, History, Military Personnel, Europe

What is the Agenda for the New Defence Secretary?

Multimedia, 2 May 2019

Dr Jack Watling , Research Fellow

Dr Jack Watling, Research Fellow at RUSI, discusses what the new agenda might be for the new Defence Secretary, Penny Mordaunt.

Tags: Military Sciences, UK, UK Defence

Understanding the Sri Lanka Attacks

Multimedia, 26 April 2019

Raffaello Pantucci, Director of International Security Studies

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How North Korea Exploits Cryptocurrency

Multimedia, 24 April 2019

Kayla Izenman, Research Analyst

Kayla Izenman gives an overview of how her paper reveals how North Korea can exploit cryptocurrency, particularly in Southeast Asia, to circumvent international sanctions. She sets out practical...

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In Context podcast - Episode 11: Jane Marriott OBE

Multimedia, 18 April 2019

Dr Karin von Hippel, Director-General

Recently appointed as the new UK High Commissioner to Nairobi, Jane Marriott joins Karin for the In Context podcast to discuss her varied career, including working in hot spots such as Iraq,...

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Trilateral Dialogue on Nuclear Issues

Multimedia, 29 March 2019

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Episode 10 – Lord Ricketts

Multimedia, 15 March 2019

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The Toxic Legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles

RUSI Newsbrief, 21 June 2019

Aaron Edwards

The 50th anniversary of the day that British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland offers an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Operation Banner, and whether the security forces contributed to the troubles or prevented them.

Tags: Armed Forces, UK Counter-terrorism, Tackling Extremism, UK, History, National Security, Terrorism

Courtesy of Chris Huby/Le Pictorium/Maxppp/PA Images

The US–Turkey Strategic Stalemate

RUSI Newsbrief, 13 June 2019

Michael Stephens

Despite Daesh’s military defeat there remains a significant clash between the US and Turkey about Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria. Should Washington continue to support the Kurds?

Tags: Turkey, United States, Iraq, Counterinsurgency, Syria, Global Security Issues

Remembering D-Day

RUSI Newsbrief, 6 June 2019

Hew Strachan

On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, RUSI and YouGov have conducted a special opinion poll to assess current public attitudes to the event. The poll indicates that only half of Britain knows the significance of D-Day, a source of irony amid today’s polarised politics, says Sir Hew Strachan.

Tags: UK, History