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'The evidence proves that the West's current strategy – arming Ukraine, imposing sanctions, hardening critical infrastructure – is fracturing Russia's military, economic and political cohesion' write William Dixon and Maksym Beznosiuk.

'Russia has expended significant resources in mapping and understanding NATO’s CUI. It must be assumed that they will have identified areas of relative vulnerability and [...] will attempt to target CUI early in any major conflict' writes Commander Edward Black.

Russia’s practice of state seizure is growing at pace, as it reappropriates businesses and assets from those the regime considers disloyal, writes Dr Richard Connolly.

'Nuclear weapons are baked into this order even more than in the Cold War because more countries’ security depends on them now' writes Paul Bracken in the latest RUSI Commentary.

'To keep pace with the speed of modern battlefield innovation, NATO must treat drones not as finished products to be acquired but as evolving architectures to be mastered' writes Mirko Niederkofler in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Can Britain afford not to support Ukraine, risking a security environment with a triumphant Russia? Major Laurence Thomson explores this question below.

🎙️Discover how General Bagnall revolutionised the British Army in the 1980s to meet new challenges in the latest Talking Strategy episode - with insightful perspectives from the National Army Museum’s Justin Maciejewski. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4pF888G

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton delivered his first Annual Defence Lecture as Chief of the Defence Staff at RUSI yesterday. Key focus: building national resilience through a whole of society approach. Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/3YuToxb

The rise of ‘minilateral’ Europe now stands at a crossroads. Will countries seek to structure the new ad hoc formats to retain a distinct European security community, or risk further fragmentation? Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Dr Neil Melvin to learn more.

'Although Saudi Arabia and the UAE entered the Yemen war as coalition partners, their strategic goals have diverged substantially' write Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Baraa Shiban and Alaa Zoubi in the latest RUSI Commentary.

'Today’s institutional vacuum must be filled by flexible, workable arrangements: less formal, less universal, and less binding, yet still capable of facilitating cooperation among countries and key actors' write Angel Saz-Carranza and Javier Solana.

Recent oil shipments from Russia and Iran via the partially completed Khaf-Herat railroad to Afghanistan are a strategic PR move to showcase cooperation and forge new supply chains outside of Western influence, writes Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi.

🎙️In the latest Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast, Jeffrey Robinson joins Tom Keatinge to challenge the Anti-Money Laundering status quo. Are we too entrenched in our current approach to combat economic crime? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/456nlr4

'Hybrid activity has long been part of Moscow’s playbook. Today, the Kremlin is again using it as a low-risk, high-impact way to exert economic and psychological pressure on Europe' writes Matt Ince in the latest RUSI Commentary.

President Trump’s new corollary to the Monroe doctrine will provide more triggers for forceful action in the Western Hemisphere, but the focus on Latin America could motivate the US toward more cooperation, writes Francisco Lobo.

🎙️In the latest Global Security Briefing episode, Dr Burcu Ozcelik and Nicholas Hopton join host Neil Melvin to discuss key insights from the Doha Forum and the shifting Middle East security landscape. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4rQaTW6

'Without reckoning with deeper historical, domestic political and geopolitical dynamics driving this conflict [Thailand and Cambodia], it is only a question of when, not if, we will see another round of confrontation' writes Professor William Hurst.

'The approach to political donations in the UK remains naïve and those ostensibly empowered to police the system are underpowered' writes Neil Barnett.

On Dec 14, Chile chooses between communist candidate Jannette Jara and right-winger José Antonio Kast. The winner will 'influence not only Chile’s internal security trajectory but also its role within the shifting strategic landscape of the Southern Cone' writes Richard Kouyoumdjian Inglis.

Across every ring, Russia is applying pressure. Europe is already in conflict; not future, not theoretical, but present and continuous, writes Calvin Bailey (Labour MP for Leyton and Wanstead) in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Without fundamental cultural change among academics, research security will become a box-ticking exercise for universities, writes Dr Neil Ashdown.

🦁 🐸 How do illicit actors exploit legitimate corporate entities to pass illegally harvested wildlife into legal supply chains? Our latest paper uncovers regulatory gaps and enforcement challenges. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Ma1DvT

'Russia’s destruction of Ukraine continues because Ukraine is under-supported, while Russia remains overprotected' write Ariana Gic, Marko Mikhelson and Roman Sohn.

🎙️Discover how Admiral Nelson’s forward-thinking leadership still inspires today’s military minds. Listen to Dr Martin Robson’s insights on his remarkable command and legacy in the latest episode of Talking Strategy: https://bit.ly/4rMfokO

'Europe has been putting subliminal pressure on Kyiv to consider . . . concessions', writes Tim Willasey-Wilsey in the latest RUSI Commentary.

'Russian strategic planners understand that history can divide allies. Poland’s critical role within NATO and as Ukraine’s main logistical corridor makes it an ideal target for manipulation' writes Floris van Berckel Smit in the latest RUSI Commentary.

'Only a small fraction of those referred eventually translate into Channel support, which further confirms how broad and noisy the landscape has become' writes Claudia Wallner in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Extremist groups are increasingly utilising online gaming platforms for purposes far beyond fundraising. These environments are now critical hubs for spreading propaganda, recruiting new members, and radicalising individuals. Listen to our latest Suspicious Transaction Report episode to learn more.

🌎 The Latin American security landscape is rapidly changing. Join us at the fourth Latin American Security Conference for in-depth conversations on the region’s challenges, from transnational crime to climate impacts. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts - book your place now!

'Russia wants to drive a wedge between Poland and Ukraine, deepen the already extreme political polarisation in Poland, and empower domestic forces hostile to the European Union' writes Sławomir Sierakowski.

'Europe may add Octopus to its arsenal, but it needs other layers as well and, ultimately, the munitions to strike the production facilities that allow Russia to keep up such a tempo of strikes if it finds itself at war' writes Dr Jack Watling.

'Unless governments develop a clear vision of what such sanctions can achieve, and how they are best deployed, their image as a fearsome tool may soon fade away' write Elijah Glantz, Cathy Haenlein and Anton Moiseienko.

The US-Saudi nuclear deal will have limited implications for the US nuclear sector but could have meaningful political and non-proliferation consequences for the Middle East, writes Darya Dolzikova.

🎙️The Caspian region's geopolitical landscape is shifting. Our latest Global Security Briefing episode explores how Central Asia and the South Caucasus are navigating the competing interests of Russia, China, and a newly engaged US. 🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/3JXtM8R

📢🧵 NEW RUSI Paper ‘Combatting Cybercrime against Mobile Devices’ by Joseph Jarnecki is out now.

Drug traffickers are constantly innovating to increase profitability and lower operational risk. Their experimentation with uncrewed semi-submersible technology presents a predicament for counternarcotics strategies centred on deterrence.

'Unlike Chamberlain, who may have bought just enough time for Britain to prepare adequately to stave off Hitler’s war machine, there appears no such logic driving Trump. His mercantilism flies in the face of the human cost of this war' writes Dr Greg Mills.

📺In the latest RUSI Video Commentary, Research Fellow Dan Marks examines the challenges facing COP in a fractious, multipolar world. As global security concerns rise, can this 1990s model of climate diplomacy adapt? Full video here: https://bit.ly/3XKC8DJ

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'The current Labour government does make considerable use of the NSC, but has made some structural changes which have created more distance between policymakers and the intelligence agencies' writes @drceliap-v.bsky.social in latest RUSI Commentary.

Recent history in Afghanistan and Iraq teaches that rebuilding in active conflict zones comes with its share of hazard and futility, but it is a necessity in Gaza and Ukraine despite its uncertainty. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Emma Isabella Sage.

'In an apparent triumph for Russia, however, ChatGPT – along with Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok and DeepSeek – have been giving users propaganda from Russian state media, pro-Kremlin sites and Russian intelligence sites' writes Sophie Boulter.

'Without the appointment of a collaborative [Iraqi] prime minister who shares elements of Washington’s agenda, any disarmament effort [of Iran-backed armed groups] could be diluted or redirected' writes Tamer Badawi in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Join us on 15 December for the Chief of the Defence Staff Lecture, an established RUSI tradition. This year, we welcome Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton following his September appointment.

Russia has reportedly modified its Iskander 9M723 ballistic missiles making them harder to intercept. The causes are unclear, but the impact on Ukraine is not, write Sam Cranny-Evans and Dr Sidharth Kaushal.

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🎙️Gen. Robinson brings her military expertise to the Talking Strategy podcast, offering valuable insights that shape foreign policy and drive innovative strategic thinking. 🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/4i6uUn3

Far from making a ‘reckless’ commitment likely to escalate tension, by checking Beijing’s hubristic tendencies, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may have done us all a favour, writes Dr Philip Shetler-Jones in the latest RUSI Commentary.