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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Global Challenges Require Global Cooperation
RUSI Newsbrief, 26 February 2021
Andrey Krivorotov, Jennifer Cole and Klaus Dodds
The UK–Russia Security Dialogue addresses the ‘new normal’ of international health policy.
Tags: International Security Studies, UK-Russia Security Dialogue, Russia, UK
The Politics of UK Accession to Pacific Free Trade Club
Commentary, 25 February 2021
Elly Darkin
While political and strategic considerations may push the UK to prioritise speed over substance when it comes to accession negotiations, this strategy may well pay off if joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is seen as a starting point for greater commercial diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific.
Tags: Navigating the Indo-Pacific, UK, Pacific
Failure to Lift Off: The UK’s Space Launch Ambitions
Commentary, 24 February 2021
Alexandra Stickings
Creating an indigenous space launch capability is considered by many to be a key aspect of the UK’s space ambitions. Yet there are questions as to whether current plans recognise the challenges ahead.
Tags: Aerospace, Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
Between a Pandemic and a Hard Brexit: Grand Strategic Thinking in an Age of Nationalism, Renewed Geopolitical Competition and Human Insecurity
RUSI Journal, 24 February 2021
William D James
The UK's turbulent domestic situation has implications for how the country faces external threats.
Tags: UK, Defence Policy, UK Defence
The UK’s Response to Cyber Fraud: A Strategic Vision
Occasional Papers, 22 February 2021
Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This paper provides targeted, long-term recommendations for stakeholders across government, law enforcement and the private sector to tackle cyber fraud.
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, Organised Crime and Policing, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
Prime Minister Outlines Vision for International Cooperation
Commentary, 22 February 2021
Peter Ricketts
In a well-crafted speech to the Munich Security Conference, Boris Johnson went beyond ritual repetitions of ‘Global Britain’ slogans.
Tags: UK Integrated Review 2021, Brexit, UKPages
The Politics of UK Accession to Pacific Free Trade Club
Commentary, 25 February 2021Elly Darkin
While political and strategic considerations may push the UK to prioritise speed over substance when it comes to accession negotiations, this strategy may well pay off if joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is seen as a starting point for greater commercial diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific.
Navigating the Indo-Pacific, UK, Pacific
Failure to Lift Off: The UK’s Space Launch Ambitions
Commentary, 24 February 2021Alexandra Stickings
Creating an indigenous space launch capability is considered by many to be a key aspect of the UK’s space ambitions. Yet there are questions as to whether current plans recognise the challenges ahead.
Aerospace, Military Sciences, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK
Prime Minister Outlines Vision for International Cooperation
Commentary, 22 February 2021Peter Ricketts
In a well-crafted speech to the Munich Security Conference, Boris Johnson went beyond ritual repetitions of ‘Global Britain’ slogans.
UK Integrated Review 2021, Brexit, UK
UK Sanctions Policy: A Progress Report
Commentary, 18 February 2021Emil Dall
With Brexit and the transition period over, the UK has formally embarked on its independent sanctions regime. What work has been completed so far and what remains to be done?
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, Europe
5G and Emerging Technology: The Politics of Diversification
Commentary, 15 February 2021James Sullivan
The UK government must learn quickly from its policy decisions around its 5G networks, and start grappling much earlier with risks posed by other emerging technologies.
Cyber Security, UK Integrated Review 2021, UK, TechnologyPages
UK-China Relations After the Huawei Decision
Multimedia, 14 July 2020Veerle Nouwens, Research Fellow at RUSI, looks at the implications for UK China relations after the UK government excluded the Chinese firm from the 5G network.
Tags: China, International Security Studies, UK
Season Two: The Alphabet Soup
Multimedia, 22 June 2020LLPs, SLPs, UBOs… In this episode, host Tom Keatinge is joined by Graham Barrow of the ‘Dark Money Files’ to examine why these acronyms always pop up in financial crime scandals, often with the UK at...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Season Two Trailer: High Risk Thinking
Multimedia, 19 June 2020Isabella Chase, your host from Season 1, talks to CFCS director, Tom Keatinge about the thinking behind this season’s ‘high risk’ concept and what listeners can expect – from the people, places,...
Tags: Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, AML/CTF, UK, Europe
Russian and Chinese Air Defences
Multimedia, 1 May 2020Justin Bronk, Research Fellow at RUSI outlines the current state of Russian and Chinese air defence capabilities.
Tags: Adversarial Studies, Aerospace, Military Sciences, Profession of Arms, Russia, UK, Technology
The Challenge of Change: Acquiring Technologies for Defence in the UK
Multimedia, 7 April 2020Peggy Hollinger, International Business Editor at the Financial Times discusses a new RUSI paper authored by Trevor Taylor and John Louth. The paper suggests that the UK needs a speedier defence...
Tags: Armed Forces, Defence, Industries and Society, Defence Spending, Equipment and Acquisitions, UK, Defence Policy, UK Defence, EuropePages
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Global Challenges Require Global Cooperation
RUSI Newsbrief, 26 February 2021Andrey Krivorotov, Jennifer Cole and Klaus Dodds
The UK–Russia Security Dialogue addresses the ‘new normal’ of international health policy.
International Security Studies, UK-Russia Security Dialogue, RUSI Newsbrief, Russia, UK
Between a Pandemic and a Hard Brexit: Grand Strategic Thinking in an Age of Nationalism, Renewed Geopolitical Competition and Human Insecurity
RUSI Journal, 24 February 2021William D James
The UK's turbulent domestic situation has implications for how the country faces external threats.
RUSI Journal, UK, Defence Policy, UK Defence
The UK’s Response to Cyber Fraud: A Strategic Vision
Occasional Papers, 22 February 2021Sneha Dawda, Ardi Janjeva and Anton Moiseienko
This paper provides targeted, long-term recommendations for stakeholders across government, law enforcement and the private sector to tackle cyber fraud.
Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Cyber, Cyber Security, Organised Crime and Policing, UK Integrated Review 2021, Occasional Papers, UK
What to Do in Afghanistan?
RUSI Newsbrief, 19 February 2021Greg Mills
Donors are caught in a bind in Afghanistan. But it is a bind that ties.
United States, Afghanistan, NATO, RUSI Newsbrief, UK
The Personal Costs of War: Illustrated by the 2014 England Football Squad
RUSI Journal, 8 February 2021Jo Spear
Contemporary football provides a reminder of the multinational nature of British society and its historical war effort.
RUSI Journal, The Great War, UK, HistoryPages
Mapping a Pandemic: Britain and China: Unusual Business - The Future Bilateral Relationship
Events, 7 May 2020An online briefing from experts of the Royal United Services Institute on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK/China relationship.
China, International Security Studies, Coronavirus, UK
Mapping a Pandemic: Lasting Consequences For The UK's Defence And Security Posture
Events, 23 April 2020An online briefing from experts of the Royal United Services Institute on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK.
UK Integrated Review 2021, Coronavirus, UK
RUSI Annual Security Lecture
Events, 24 February 2020Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick delivered the inaugural RUSI Annual Security Lecture.
Cyber, Organised Crime and Policing, UK, Technology, Europe
Tipping Point: Britain, Brexit and Security in the 2020s
Events, 26 November 2019A discussion with Professor Michael Clarke, Distinguished Fellow, RUSI and Helen Ramscar, Associate Fellow, RUSI, to launch their latest book entitled ‘Tipping Point: Britain, Brexit and Security in...
UK
Reflections on D-Day: The Battle for Normandy
Events, 30 May 2019A panel discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Battle for Normandy.
United States, UK, History, EuropePages
"Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, noted that the US move followed a similar decision by Italy at the end of January. “All this builds up pressure on the UK to reconsider its own position, but it is unclear if will be enough to force a change in policy,” she said."
UK urged to follow US in restricting arms sales to Saudi Arabia
In The News, 5 February 2021 Tags: International Security Studies, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Americas, UK, Europe
"Dr Kaushal told The Sun Online the “game changer” hypersonic missiles present a “substantial challenge” to any potential foe. “If directed properly it could kill a multi-billion pound asset like an aircraft carrier but it only costs in the millions,” he said. “So the attacker can afford to waste a few missiles, whereas the defender faces the problem that even one hit to a carrier can be catastrophic. If an attack fails it’s the loss of a missile costing a few million pounds which is not great but China has been developing a pretty large inventory of missiles. With a hypersonic because if can change course quite rapidly in flight it’s difficult for defenders to identify its likely target.”"
LETHAL WEAPON Brit aircraft carrier faces threat from swarm of hypersonic Chinese missiles on first mission in South China Sea
In The News, 3 February 2021 Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Maritime Forces
"Tom Ascott discusses the politicisation of coronavirus and the dangers of disinformation online."
Defeating Disinformation
In The News, 27 November 2020 Tags: Cyber, UK, Information, Intelligence, Technology, Europe
"Science and technology made easy for 1st to 6th graders. In this Interview with Tom Ascott, host Christian Amyx and Tom talk about information warfare, disinformation and deep fakes. "
Podcast: Interview with Tom Ascott, Digital Communications Manager at the Royal United Services Institute
In The News, 16 November 2020 Tags: Cyber, United States, Americas, UK, Information, Intelligence, Technology, Europe
"Jack Watling of Rusi, a defence think-tank, said the British army risked “hemorrhaging credibility” if it didn’t either buy new equipment or significantly upgrade existing vehicles. “3 UK Division isn’t credible right now and our allies know that. We couldn’t get it [to a battle] quickly enough and it wouldn’t fare well once there," he warned."
Army’s 'warfighting' division will be delayed by at least five years, the MoD admits
In The News, 9 October 2020 Tags: Military Sciences, UK, Europe