'This scaled-down approach is not an abandonment of Russia's IPW doctrine, but a tactical adaptation to its inability to pursue the same doctrine at the scale of Zapad 2021, while simultaneously sustaining a protracted war' write Fabrizio Minniti and Dr Giangiuseppe Pili.

'If private military and security companies are to play a role in future settlements, especially in Ukraine, they must be tied to clear legal mandates, transparent oversight and accountable chains of command' writes Dr Joana de Deus Pereira in the latest RUSI Commentary.

'Moscow currently bombards central and western Ukraine at will, confident no red line prevents it from striking power grids, ports and civilian centres. A defensive no-fly zone and border presence would change that strategy' writes Nathaniel England.

🎙How do sanctions shape the global security landscape? Host Tom Keatinge and former US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo unpack the impact of sanctions, the power of global cooperation, and the challenges of overuse in our latest Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast.

RUSI's Jamie MacColl responds to the charging of two suspects allegedly linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime network - read the full analysis on our website: https://bit.ly/3K8qE9I

Following the recent U.S. decertification of Colombia for its "failure to take effective action against drugs", RUSI's Jennifer Scotland offers an analysis of the implications - full comments on our website: https://bit.ly/47QjJfi

How can India promote its vision for a more inclusive, rules-based, and connected South and Southeast Asia while addressing the new trend of unrest in Nepal? Nirupama Rao explores this question in the latest RUSI Newsbrief.

🚨 Applications now open for the UK Cyber Effects Network Fellowship Programme! Early-career professionals, don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of offensive cyber operations. Submit your application now. (Only open to NATO member citizens)

Recent events have highlighted the importance of diversifying transport corridors, with railways central in the foreign policy strategy of Russia, China and the West. But it is not without risk, warns Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi.

RUSI's Pia Hüsch responds to the UK's AI infrastructure investments announced by large US technology companies - read the full analysis on our website: https://bit.ly/42ykB4s

🎙In the latest Global Security Briefing episode, RUSI's Neil Melvin, Burcu Ozcelik, Dr Serhat Erkmen and Dr Oytun Orhan examine Turkey's complex role in Syria and Iraq. Can Ankara's policies translate into sustainable regional influence? 🎧Listen here : https://bit.ly/48rkL1g

Ukraine has steadily increased its indigenous production of both low-end and higher-end long range strike systems, offering an increasingly potent combination, writes Kareem Korayem.

'The bilateral relations (India-UK) have achieved considerable development despite global upheavals such as the Covid 19 pandemic, US President Donald Trump’s return to office and pushback against the liberal international order' writes Rahul Jaybhay.

Join us on 18 September as we kickoff our first #GIACESeminar with Dan Marks & @jenniferscotland.bsky.social from @rusi.bsky.social, and reflections from Pablo Fernandez (EcoSecurities). 📖 Scoping Corruption in Voluntary Carbon Markets 🕰️ 12:30–1:30 PM (UK time) 🔗 bit.ly/GIACESeminar1

🚨 Applications now open for the UK Cyber Effects Network Fellowship Programme! Early-career professionals, don't miss this chance to deepen your knowledge of offensive cyber operations. Submit your application now. (Only open to NATO member citizens)

Beyond the economic boost for the UK, the sale of Type 26 Frigates to Norway is a vote of confidence for the strategic partnership and NATO planning, write Commander Edward Black and Dr Sidharth Kaushal.

Establishing a new force with military status will help protect critical national infrastructure but needs to be more than an afterthought to Reserve force planning, write Professor Vincent Connelly and Paul O’Neill.

Following the crowd and maintaining the status quo is comfortable – and the kleptocrats, corrupt and criminals hope that does not change, write Georgia Jones, Tom Keatinge and Kathryn Westmore.

Personnel security needs a strategic purpose, much better processes, the right data and a new name if it is to succeed in protecting organisations against insider risk, writes Dr Paul Martin in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Considering the widespread protests and long-held grievances in Indonesia, Lili Yan Ing explores four key priorities that President Prabowo Subianto should focus on to address public discontent and restore confidence in constitutional norms.

📅How can inclusive leadership improve workplace morale and performance? Michael Fuller, former Chief Constable of Kent Police, will join us on 16 October to discuss his approach that made Kent one of the most improved forces in England and Wales.

🚨We're excited to launch a new initiative to build a UK community focused on offensive cyber operations. The goal is to generate new ideas and develop the next generation of experts in this field. Learn more, including how to get involved, below.

In light of a recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar, RUSI's Burcu Ozcelik explores how the attack challenges the principle of state sovereignty and intensifies regional tensions. For the full analysis, visit our website: https://bit.ly/46wgJDu

Following the news that Russian drones entered and were shot down over Polish territory, RUSI's Ed Arnold shares his analysis on the consequences of this airspace violation. Find his complete analysis on our website: https://bit.ly/45VZZ8y

'The UK should probably reconsider intelligence-sharing arrangements on some sensitive issues, where there is little chance of influencing the US position, but considerable risks of exposure of sourcing' writes Matthew Savill in the latest RUSI Commentary.

The UK and NATO must be ready for war. ‘Jam tomorrow’ is not enough. That is the view of Dr Chris Lewis in the latest RUSI Commentary.

In the latest RUSI Commentary Elias Forneris examines how political instability at home threatens France’s ability to project influence abroad. With a no-confidence vote looming, what are Macron’s options and what’s at stake for Europe and beyond?

The War Department was abolished for a reason. Bringing it back won’t make America stronger, writes Dr Walter Ladwig in the latest RUSI Commentary.

📺Cryptography is fundamental to the functioning of the modern internet. In the latest RUSI Video Commentary, RUSI'S Joe Jarnecki explains why the rise of quantum computing poses a significant threat to our digital security. Full video is available on our website: https://bit.ly/3JORdAy

🎙In the latest episode of the Suspicious Transaction Report Podcast host Tom Keatinge speaks to Sean Turnell about his journey to reform Myanmar’s banking system, highlighting both the incredible challenges and the personal costs of standing up to financial crime.

Despite Russia's economic reliance on China, their partnership is complex. Political, historical, and geographic factors prevent a simple power dynamic, write Ruby Osman and Dan Sleat.

In the latest RUSI Commentary, William Dixon explores why the UK needs to create a dedicated national agency to combat disinformation, similar to how the NCSC was established to handle cyber threats.

'According to information shared with the author, as of August 2025, at least 19 residents of Enerhodar – including at least a dozen Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant employees – are confirmed or suspected of being under Russian detention' writes Darya Dolzikova​.

From deepening UK-Japan defence ties to shifting US engagement, our latest Global Security Briefing episode dissects the complex factors influencing Britain's Indo-Pacific policy. Join Dr Neil Melvin and Dr Philip Shetler-Jones for an in-depth discussion on the future of UK strategy in the region.

'The UK must outline a more concrete strategic approach [in its critical mineral strategy], backed with the resourcing and tools to implement it', write Cathy Haenlein and Dan Marks in the latest RUSI Commentary.

📅As the international rules-based order faces strain, the UK grapples with a crucial foreign policy dilemma: principles of international law or Realpolitik? Join us on 9 September as we explores this fundamental question shaping Britain's global role.

'The Trump-Putin Alaska summit and subsequent meetings with European leaders have provided Beijing with valuable insights into US diplomacy, the reliability of US alliances, and opportunities to strengthen its position on the global stage' writes Dr Sari Arho Havrén.

In response to news that Russian authorities have banned RUSI from operating in Russia, RUSI's Director-General, Rachel Ellehuus, has released a statement, which is available in full on our website.

🚨'Countering Shadow Fleet Activity through Flag State Reform' by Gonzalo Saiz and @keatingetom.bsky.social is out now!

'By allowing China to profit from Indian markets even as it chips away at India’s sovereignty and security, Modi has conveyed that India, despite its tremendous economic and strategic clout, is willing to be treated as a doormat' writes Brahma Chellaney in the latest RUSI Newsbrief.

'To put the failure in an avowedly military context, it [the Anglo-Afghan conflict] was not just mission failure, it was a whole system failure' writes @edrusi.bsky.social in the latest RUSI Commentary.

With Russia's grey zone aggression intensifying, Joe Morley-Davies explores how Western countries, particularly NATO members, should respond.

📅How can defence organisations build agile yet accountable systems for today's complex battlespace? The RUSI Military Technology Conference 2025 offers vital insights on translating theory into battlefield capabilities. Learn more below.

🚨🎙 Get ready for Season 8 of the Suspicious Transaction Report! Join host Tom Keatinge for new episodes diving into terrorist financing, financial system reform, and the challenges of running multiple financial intelligence units: https://bit.ly/4p3YoFo

The latest RUSI Commentary from Michael Jones provides an analysis of the UK's recent and ongoing cuts to its foreign aid budget, and the wider implications of these cuts for the global international aid system. Learn more below.

🚨🧵New RUSI report, ‘An Integrated Air and Missile Defence Architecture for the UK: Options to Defend the UK from the Russian Missile Threat’ by Dr Sidharth Kaushal is out now!

Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICs) present a complex challenge for modern cyber statecraft. How can we balance their potential for threat identification with the risks of misuse? Dr Gareth Mott explains further below - you can watch the full video on our website: https://bit.ly/41r61LJ

This year at the CyberUK conference, the UK government announced it would publish a new National Cyber Strategy before the end of 2025. In response, six industry and civil society experts to share their perspectives on what the government should consider for the new strategy.

Iraq’s role in a major Captagon raid in Lebanon underscores its regional security ambitions and its Prime Minister’s bid to balance Washington and Tehran amid looming economic strains, writes Tamer Badawi.

📚The latest #RUSISummerReads recommendation is from Tom Keatinge, and follows a chemist who, after being fired in the 1950s, finds a second act as an unlikely cooking show star in 1960s Southern California. Learn more about Tom's work here: https://bit.ly/4mmgaSi