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Global Security BriefingTurkey's Balancing Act: Prospects for Stabilisation in Syria and IraqCan Turkey act as a stabilising force in Syria and Iraq, or are its policies driven by short-term security concerns? As Ankara seeks to navigate the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, its approach to Syria and Iraq has become a key test of its regional influence. In this episode of Global Security Briefing, Neil Melvin is joined by Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow, RUSI, Dr Serhat Erkmen, RUSI associate fellow and founder of the geopolitical risk consultancy, Pros and Cons, and Dr Oytun Orhan, Coordinator of Levant Studies at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies...
2025-09-1758 minGlobal Security BriefingCan Illiberal Peace Bring Stability to the Middle East?Can Peace Without Democracy Work? RUSI experts discuss the rise of illiberal peacebuilding in the Middle East and what it means for UK foreign policy. In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by RUSI Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security Dr. Burcu Ozcelik, Dr Claire Smith, Deputy Associate Dean for the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty Director of Postgraduate Research, University of York, and Dr Rana Khalaf, Research Consultant and non-resident fellow at the University of St Andrews, to examine how authoritarian approaches to conflict management are reshaping the...
2025-05-2848 minGlobal Security BriefingThe Rise of a Fragmented and Contested WorldGSB turns 100: RUSI experts look back on key security shifts and explore what's next for the UK in a rapidly changing global landscape. In this special 100th episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin is joined by the RUSI International Security team to reflect on how global security has evolved since the podcast's launch in 2021. Recorded live in London, the episode examines a world marked by rising state-based wars, increasing military tensions, and the fragmentation of the post–World War II international order. From the Russia–Ukraine war and instability in the Middle East to the grow...
2025-05-1440 minGlobal Security BriefingCan Taiwan Resist China's Campaign of Grey Zone Coercion?As China increases its 'grey zone' pressure, can Taiwan defend its sovereignty without sparking open conflict? In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin speaks with Dr. Philip Shetler-Jones, RUSI Senior Research Fellow for Indo-Pacific Security, Sze-Fung Lee an independent researcher specialising in Chinese hybrid warfare, and Dr. Jyun-yi Lee, Associate Research Fellow at Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research to examine how Taiwan is confronting the growing coercive pressure from China, a pressure which falls just below the threshold of war. Drawing on a new RUSI report, they explore what grey zone...
2025-04-0949 min
DisorderEp110. Ransomware in our age of Disorder with RUSI’s Jamie MacCollOn 3 June 2024, Synnovis, a provider of pathology services to the NHS in London, detected the first stages of a ransomware attack. The ransomware quickly spread through Synnovis’ networks, encrypting systems and stealing sensitive data. Not for the first time, a ransomware attack had become a matter of life and death. The attack, which was later claimed by Qilin, a Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang, was a stark example of how cybercrime has become a national security threat. Attacks against hospitals, schools and businesses of all shapes and sizes have normalised what should be intolerable: cybercriminals, in many cases harb...
2025-04-0143 minGlobal Security BriefingSecurity Trends and the Role of Think Tanks, With Rachel EllehuusHow is the global security landscape evolving, and what role can think tanks play in shaping the debate? In this episode of Global Security Briefing, host Neil Melvin sits down with Rachel Ellehuus, RUSI's new Director-General, to explore the major security and defence challenges facing Europe, the transatlantic alliance and the wider international order, drawing on her extensive experience in NATO, the US Department of Defense, and the UK Ministry of Defence. They also discuss RUSI's role as the world's oldest security and defence think tank, its strategic direction ahead of its bicentenary, and how...
2025-03-1246 minGlobal Security BriefingIs Stability in the Middle East Possible?Following the fall of the Assad regime, what comes next for Syria and the future of the region? The Middle East is experiencing significant challenges and transitions as 2024 draws to a close. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to dominate regional dynamics, with Gaza suffering a severe humanitarian crisis. Efforts towards a ceasefire are ongoing, but questions about Gaza's reconstruction and long-term governance remain unresolved. Additionally, in a sudden and dramatic turn of events, all eyes are now on Syria, where a lightning rebel offensive led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (or HTS) brought about the rapid...
2024-12-1854 minGlobal Security BriefingNorth Korea's Emergence as an International Security ActorAs Russia turns to Pyongyang for reinforcements against Ukraine, we explore the events that have shaped North Korea as a security actor. Following the stalling of the 'Six Party' talks about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme in 2008, the country attracted little international attention until 2019 and Donald Trump's ultimately fruitless attempts to unlock the relationship through summit diplomacy. During the Biden administration there have been few initiatives towards North Korea; Washington has focused instead on strengthening the relationship with South Korea and other regional allies. As the war in Ukraine has dragged on, Russia has increasingly...
2024-11-1345 minGlobal Security BriefingWaiting for Escalation: Where is the Middle East Crisis Heading? One year on from Hamas' 7 October attack on Israel, we look at the current state of the conflict in the Middle East and its future trajectory. Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas attacks on 7 October. There are still no indications of how and under what conditions the war will end. To the contrary, all indications are that the region is on the precipice of a wider and deadlier war. The second in our series on the evolving crises in the Middle East, this episode will aim to explore the situation on...
2024-10-1654 min
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter DialogueThe Role of RUSI in Modern Defence and Security with Karin von HippelIn this episode, I sit down with Karin von Hippel, Director of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London. We explore her extensive career in think tanks and foreign policy, including her work with the United Nations, the State Department, and the European Union. Karin shares insights into her early career, discussing her first job working on Somalia's political options post-dictatorship. We delve into the concept of resilience in conflict zones and the importance of national service. Karin reflects on the challenges of geopolitics, the role of think tanks like RUSI, and the complexities of global security threats...
2024-10-061h 02Global Security BriefingHow is NATO Approaching China's Security Challenge?This episode of Global Security Briefing explores NATO's interest in China and the Indo-Pacific amid ongoing security challenges in Europe. At last month's NATO summit in Washington, DC, China was identified as a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war against Ukraine. It was also noted that China 'continues to pose systemic challenges to Euro-Atlantic security'. Many argue that the principal need is for NATO to concentrate on Europe. This is not just because of the Russo-Ukrainian war, but also because the US is focusing on China as its principal adversary, which will likely lead to Washington...
2024-08-2146 minGlobal Security BriefingWill the Labour Government Seek A New Approach to the Middle East?Concluding our series on how the UK's new Labour government is approaching key foreign policy questions, we turn to the Middle East. It is in the Middle East that Labour's 'progressive realist' foreign policy will be most tested – especially in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Signalling the importance of the Middle East to the new government, Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories just over a week after Labour's election victory. The UK's distinct regional profile has faded in recent years as London has approached the Middle East in bro...
2024-08-0752 minGlobal Security BriefingNATO at 75In this episode, GSB takes a look at how the 75th Anniversary Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization aims to shape the future of the Alliance. The summit takes place in Washington, DC, from 9 to 11 July, and is being billed as a celebration of the Alliance, often termed the most successful in history. There will also be attention to NATO's recent efforts to rebuild its capacity to deter and defend against threats, notably from Russia, but with an eye on China too. In this episode, host Neil Melvin is joined by Oana Lungescu, RUSI...
2024-06-2644 min
Space Café RadioSpace Cafe Radio Geopolitics - with Juliana Suess, RUSIIn this episode of Space Café Radio Geopolitics, Juliana Suess, Research Fellow Space Security at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), talked with SpaceWatch.Global's Torsten Kriening about geopolitics and space security. Their discussion shed light on the complexities of space militarization, the challenges facing European space defense readiness, and the importance of collaborative and responsible approaches to space governance. Let's take a closer look at the key highlights from this fascinating conversation. Unprecedented Scenarios in Space SecurityRUSI and its Role in Defense and SecurityThe Changing Landscape of Space MilitarizationInsights on Responsible Behaviors in Space...
2024-04-2525 minGlobal Security BriefingIs the Middle East Facing a Regional War?Following Iran's attack on Israel, we consider the future of conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of an all-out regional war. The recent strike on Israel by Iran and its allies has reignited fears of a wider regional war and speculation over what form it could take. In this episode, host Neil Melvin is joined by Dr H A Hellyer, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow, and Dr Louise Kettle, RUSI Associate Fellow and Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham, to explore how – and to what extent – the Middle East is undergoing a poli...
2024-04-1752 minGlobal Security BriefingThe Rising Influence of Counter-West AssociationsThis episode discusses the emergence of 'counter-West' groupings and how they fit within – and are seeking to shape – the wider global order. In 2023 we ran a series of episodes focusing on the Russia–China relationship, the growing linkages to Iran and Venezuela and to North Korea's emergence as an international actor, as well as efforts to forge the BRICS association into a larger non-Western organisation. While Western countries continue to stand behind the idea of a comprehensive, rules-based order built upon common norms, laws and institutions, these concepts are being contested by academics, politicians and public...
2024-04-0344 minGlobal Security BriefingTransatlantic Cooperation on Policy Towards China and the Indo-PacificWith the rise of China and the centrality of the Indo-Pacific to economic and geopolitical affairs, we look at the challenges faced by governments in Europe and North America. A history of solidarity and common approaches to dealing with threats affecting allies across the Atlantic might lead to the assumption that a transatlantic strategy and its supporting institutions would naturally emerge with regards to China. Shared commitments to universal human rights and adherence to a rules-based global order should also drive a convergence of policies. However, a variety of national political and trade considerations drive Europeans and...
2024-03-0653 min
STR: Suspicious Transaction ReportCrypto Risk AssessedThose in the private sector can often feel stuck between policymakers who fear cryptocurrencies are undermining their carefully built regulatory fortifications, and the online world of dark markets beyond those regulatory walls. Host Tom Keatinge is joined by co-author Allison Owen, CFCS Associate Fellow, and Rodrigo Peiteado, Senior Manager of Digital Asset investigations at BVNK, to discuss a new virtual asset risk assessment guide for the private sector published by the CFCS: Institutional Virtual Asset Service Providers and Virtual Assets Risk Assessment Guide | Royal United Services Institute (rusi.org)
2023-12-0134 minGlobal Security BriefingRussia, China and Iran's Challenge to the Existing International OrderIn the second episode of our four-part summer series, we explore the role that Russia, China and Iran play in countering the Western-led international order. Russia, China and Iran have become increasingly confrontational in both rhetoric and actions, advocating for alternative frameworks and principles that reflect and advance their own geopolitical interests. They argue that we are witnessing a shift towards a multipolar world where power is more evenly distributed, and that this is the basis for a new global order. The war in Ukraine seems to have solidified not only the trilateral grouping as...
2023-08-0954 minGlobal Security BriefingIs Nationalism the Biggest Winner in Turkey's Elections?As Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emerges as the winner of Turkey's presidential elections, we examine what this means for the country, the region and the world. Erdoğan's victory hardly came as a surprise. He had almost won in the first round, gaining 49.51% of the vote compared to 44.8% for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the 74-year-old retired civil servant leading the Republican People's Party in alliance with other opposition movements. But ahead of the vote, there had been a real sense that Erdoğan faced a tough re-election battle, given Turkey's skyrocketing inflation and the inadequate response to the...
2023-05-3150 min
Bridging The OceansBridging the Oceans Series Finale with Veerle NouwensAfter over two years, the Bridging the Oceans podcast is coming to an end. Hosted by Veerle Nouwens, this was the first podcast dedicated specifically to the defence and security of the Indo-Pacific, exploring what the region is, where its limits lie, and the fast-evolving nature of defence and security in this dynamic part of the world. Together with a diverse range of experts, the podcast sought to understand how these matters are seen within the region itself, and how they may impact the wider world, including the UK. To find out more about the...
2023-04-0604 min
Talking StrategyC E Callwell: Small Wars and Integrated Sea-Land OperationsHistorian Dr Daniel Whittingham joins Beatrice and Paul for a conversation about Major-General Sir Charles Edward Callwell (1859–1928). An unabashed British imperialist, Callwell's views are strongly reflected in his writings on Small Wars, by which he meant counterinsurgency operations. Callwell started his career as an artillery officer, and then went on to serve as a staff officer and commander during the Boer War. He also served in one of the Anglo-Afghan Wars, and later, in the First World War. But it was RUSI that launched him on his literary career: he won the Trench Gascoigne Prize Essay Competition in...
2023-02-1431 min
Decoding CounterterrorismTrailer: Welcome to RUSI’s Decoding Counterterrorism PodcastExploring some of the key concepts in preventative counterterrorism work, drawing on global experience and RUSI research. Over the past few years, RUSI’s Terrorism and Conflict group has conducted multiple and extensive reviews of global preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) programmes, identifying what can work and what has not worked in these efforts. The research covered hundreds of programmes addressing different ideological motivations, with a particular focus on Islamist and far-right extremism. Through these projects, RUSI has helped to build the global evidence base for P/CVE interventions across different thematic areas and regions. Se...
2023-02-0901 minGlobal Security BriefingSeasonal Special: Trends in International Security 2022–2023 Part 1As the year comes to a close, the International Security Studies team at RUSI reviews the biggest stories from 2022 and what to look out for in 2023. 2022 has been a watershed year in the security sphere, from the war in Ukraine to major developments in the Indo-Pacific. This two-part seasonal special brings together the regional experts from RUSI's International Security team. Host Neil Melvin is joined by Emily Ferris, Veerle Nouwens and Ed Arnold to discuss what to look out for in 2023. What lies ahead for Ukraine? What will be the key developments to look out for in...
2022-12-2843 min
RUSI Journal RadioS3E1: Farewell, Mr. Bond? Transforming the UK Public’s Perception of IntelligenceAn intelligence expert reflects on the facts and fictions inherent in the UK’s perception of secret intelligence and proposes a move away from unhelpful stereotypes. In the first episode of RUSI Journal Radio’s third season, Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Dan Lomas, a Lecturer in Intelligence and Security Studies at Brunel University. Dan’s research specialises in the use of intelligence to support policymaking, and the history of the UK’s intelligence community. He has written for RUSI on several occasions, and his most recent contribution to the RUSI Journal – co-authored with Steph...
2022-09-2639 minGlobal Security BriefingThe Rise of a Wider Red Sea Security RegionA new security space is emerging around the Red Sea. Encompassing the East Mediterranean and the northern Indian Ocean, the region is seeing increasing strategic competition between countries from the Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia and the Horn of Africa, as well as Europe and the US. The shifting security environment in this complex and diverse region is the topic for this episode. Dr Tobias Borck, RUSI Research Fellow for Middle East Security Studies, and Dr Simon Rynn, RUSI Senior Research Fellow for African Security, join Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security Studies at...
2022-09-0751 minGlobal Security BriefingWill China and the US Go to War Over Taiwan?This episode traces the roots of growing tensions between China and the US over Taiwan, and assesses the danger of war between the two superpowers over the island's fate. Veerle Nouwens, RUSI Senior Research Fellow in the security of the Indo-Pacific, and Bonnie Glaser, Director of the Asia Programme at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, discuss with Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security Studies at RUSI, the origins of the dispute between the US and China over Taiwan, the current state of relations, and the prospects of a conflict developing between Washington and Beijing.
2022-08-2439 minRUSI Journal RadioS2E8: Wrapping Up Season 2In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed reflect on the second season and share some of their favourite moments. During Season 2 of the RUSI Journal's inaugural podcast, they were joined by guests ranging from a Russian Studies expert to lecturers and research fellows, all of whom have contributed to the journal. RUSI Journal Radio returns later in the year and will explore topics including using fiction to understand strategy, the interplay between public opinion and foreign policy, PTSD in the armed forces and more.
2022-06-2405 minGlobal Security BriefingThe Belarus–Russia Security RelationshipThis episode examines the evolving Belarus–Russia defence and security relationship at a time when Minsk has become closely intertwined with Russia's war against Ukraine, and as Aleksandr Lukashenko, Belarus' authoritarian president, is increasingly reliant on political support from Russia to remain in power. RUSI's Emily Ferris and Dr Akady Moshes, Programme Director for the EU Eastern Neighbourhood and Russia research programme at the Finnish Institute for International Affairs, discuss with Dr Neil Melvin, RUSI's Director for International Security Studies, the evolving security relationship between Belarus and Russia and the extent to which Belarus has lost its au...
2022-06-1545 minGlobal Security BriefingThe South Caucasus and Black Sea SecurityThis episode examines how the South Caucasus states of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are being affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. The crisis comes at a time when the region is already experiencing significant changes as a result of the second Karabakh war and growing external competition for influence from Russia, Turkey, Iran and China. It also occurs as the transatlantic community considers its future approach to Black Sea security. Natia Seskuria, Director of the Regional Institute of Security Studies in Tbilisi and RUSI Associate Fellow, and Richard Giragosian, Director of the Regional Studies Centre in Yerevan...
2022-06-0150 minRUSI Journal RadioInvestigating Radicalisation, Gender and Violent ExtremismTwo counter-extremism experts revisit their international fieldwork on radicalisation, gender and countering violent extremism. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi and Ed are joined by Emily Winterbotham and Elizabeth Pearson for a wide-ranging discussion on radicalisation and gender. Emily is the Director of Terrorism and Conflict at RUSI, and her research focuses on (counter)terrorism, preventing violent extremism, and international interventions in conflict and fragile states. Elizabeth is a Lecturer in Criminology with the Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London, and specialises in gender, ma...
2022-05-3041 minRUSI Journal RadioS2E6: Contemplating US Defeat in A Modern Conflict with ChinaThree strategy and policy experts from the US Naval War College explore the potential of an American defeat in a conflict with China. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Anand Toprani, Nicholas Murray and Michael Dennis, who co-authored an essay in the RUSI Journal earlier this year on confronting the possibility of defeat. Recorded in February 2022, their conversation covers topics ranging from military wargaming to the resilience of the US political system.
2022-05-1643 minRUSI Journal RadioS2E5: Security, Defence and the MetaverseHow will the development of AI and the 'metaverse' impact security, defence and innovation? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Keith Dear for a discussion on all things 'metaverse'. They explore the term's sci-fi origins, its application in security and defence, and whether creativity is a uniquely human activity. Keith is Director of Artificial Intelligence Innovation at Fujitsu Defence and Security, and has served as an expert adviser to the UK government on defence modernisation and the Integrated Review. He has written for the...
2022-05-0337 minSTR: Suspicious Transaction ReportSanctions: Spotlight North KoreaThe UN first placed North Korea under international sanctions 15 years ago. Yet despite continued provocations and clear evidence of violations, there have been no substantive changes to the sanctions regime for the past five years. Is it time to rethink our sanctions approach to North Korea? CFCS's Sasha Erskine and Aaron Arnold are joined by former UK Ambassador to South Korea Alastair Morgan to examine the evolution of North Korea sanctions, the current state of play, and what we might expect in the future. If you've any follow-up questions for Sasha and Aaron, you can find their...
2022-04-1433 minRUSI Journal RadioS2E3: The Falklands War at 40: Writing the History of the ConflictHow do historians approach the study of conflicts still within living memory? And where do personal and professional histories intertwine? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Helen Parr. Helen is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Keele University and author of Our Boys: The Story of a Paratrooper (Allen Lane, 2018), which won RUSI's Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History in 2019. The episode complements a special issue of the RUSI Journal marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War.
2022-04-0427 minBridging The OceansInfluence and Interference in Europe and the Indo-PacificIn this episode, Veerle is joined by Alexander Neill, an analyst and consultant on Asia-Pacific geopolitical risk and security, foreign affairs and defence based in Singapore. They discuss current RUSI research on state-led interference as a tool of geopolitical competition below the threshold of warfare, and how this is experienced in the Indo-Pacific. They examine how the debate around this topic is evolving here and in Southeast Asia; do we see the challenge of illegitimate sub-threshold competition and experience such activities in the same way? They highlight noteworthy instances that have brought the issue of interference and...
2022-04-0131 minRUSI Journal RadioS2E2: Shaping History: War and Russian IdentityHow does the Russian state use 'history as a tool' to construct narratives in times of conflict? In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Julie Fedor for a reflection on the use of national histories and war memory in contemporary conflict and security narratives, and Russian state efforts to shape collective identity. Julie is a Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Melbourne. Her work on contemporary Russian militarism and identity featured in the RUSI Journal in 2018.
2022-03-2134 minRUSI Journal RadioUnderstanding the Origins of Russian Grand StrategyLaunching RUSI Journal Radio’s second season, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed discuss Russian grand strategy and its evolution over time with Andrew Monaghan, a Russian Studies expert. Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, this episode reflects on the principles that underpin contemporary Russian strategy, Vladimir Putin’s political ascendancy, and the dangers of relying on historical analogies. Andrew is Founding Director of the Russia Research Network, a Non-Resident Associate Fellow of the NATO Defense College, a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI, and a George F Kennan Fellow at the Wilson Center’s Kennan...
2022-03-0838 minRUSI Journal RadioS1E7: Wrapping Up Season 1In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed reflect on the show's first season and share some of their favourite moments. During Season 1 of the RUSI Journal's inaugural podcast, they were joined by guests ranging from an award-winning photojournalist to professors and research fellows, all of whom have contributed to the journal. RUSI Journal Radio returns in March and will explore topics including climate change, great power confrontations, radicalisation and more.
2022-02-2106 minRUSI Journal RadioS1E6: Behind the LensAward-winning photojournalist Susan Schulman discusses documenting the experience of conflict over the past two decades. In this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed are joined by Susan Schulman, an award-winning video, photo and print journalist. The RUSI Journal has published Susan’s photo essays since 2004. During this time, she has documented experiences of conflict and climate change across the globe.
2022-02-0741 minRUSI Journal RadioS1E5: Algorithms, Intelligence and Human ChoiceIn this episode of RUSI Journal Radio, hosts Demi, Emma and Ed explore decision theory and the application of algorithmic tools in intelligence with Peter Phillips, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. In 2020, Peter and his colleague, Gabriela Pohl, wrote for the RUSI Journal on countering intelligence algorithms.
2022-01-2434 min
Western Way of WarSo What Did We Learn, if Anything?WWoW groupie Emilie Cleret from France’s École de Guerre challenges podcast host Peter Roberts over his methodology, principles and the basic idea that a Western Way of War really exists. There is a final (really final – the very last) bonus episode for RUSI members on the RUSI website.
2021-12-2355 minWestern Way of WarDr Matthew Harries: Matters of nuclear weaponsThere is a lot going on with nuclear weapons at the moment - from UK and German announcements, changes in the way China is thinking about nuclear doctrine, and US recapitalisation (including some spoilers about what to expect from the US Nuclear Posture review due out in January 2022). Who better to discuss all this with than RUSI's own doyen of WMD, Dr Matthew Harries? He and Peter try to avoid theological questions and stick to the reality. Find out if they succeeded.
2021-12-0929 minWestern Way of WarSam Cranny Evans: Chinese Ground ForcesPeter talks to the latest RUSI recruit and People’s Liberation Army researcher Sam Cranny Evans about the professionalisation and modernisation of the Chinese ground forces since 1980, their doctrine of strategic attrition and defeat-in-detail, the new Combined Armed Brigade structures, and whether Chinese electronic warfare is as good as that of the Russians.
2021-11-2531 minRUSI Journal RadioRUSI Journal Radio TrailerRUSI Journal Radio offers thought-provoking conversations with academics, decision-makers and practitioners to lay out the defence and security debate for familiar and new audiences alike. The RUSI Journal has been a staple of the defence and security debate since 1857. As its inaugural podcast, RUSI Journal Radio features discussions with experts who have written for the journal on a diverse range of contemporary issues. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or simply interested in finding out about the big issues in defence and security, there is sure to be something for you.
2021-11-1803 min
Financial Crime InsightsFinancial Connections in ExtremismIs the existing counterterrorist financing regime useful for tackling the far-right threat? At the launch of RUSI's Far-Right Extremism and Terrorism programme, CFCS's Tom Keatinge is joined by RUSI's Stephen Reimer, Bethan Johnson of the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right, Jacob Davey of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Brenna Smith from The New York Times to discuss fundraising strategies of the far right, and how these compare to the financing of transnational jihadist groups.
2021-11-1851 minWestern Way of WarJustin Bronk: An Unhealthy Dependence on Air PowerPeter Roberts talks to RUSI Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology Justin Bronk about the realities of aircraft availability for contemporary operations, and the risk that Western air forces may ‘design themselves into irrelevance’ because of a flawed set of assumptions about force generation for peacetime duties that just don't work in combat.
2021-10-1426 minBridging The OceansSailing East of Suez – the Royal Navy and the Indo-PacificAs part of the UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt, the Royal Navy stands to have a greater role in the region. In this episode, Veerle is joined by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, who retired from the Royal Navy in 2019 as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. They explore the Royal Navy’s past, present and future activities in the Indo-Pacific, and how these fit into the UK’s wider strategic approach to the region
2021-09-0144 minBridging The OceansAll but in Name: China’s Indo-Pacific AmbitionsIn this episode, Veerle is joined by Dr Bates Gill, Professor of Asia-Pacific Security Studies at Macquarie University and Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI, to discuss China’s interests, ambitions and strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. Despite Beijing’s dismissal of the term ‘Indo-Pacific’ as a US construct, China approaches the Indian and Pacific Oceans as a connected space that is critical to its national security and global presence. The question is: what role does it seek to play?
2021-06-0948 minWestern Way of WarJack Watling: Special Forces in Great Power CompetitionRUSI Land Warfare scholar Jack Watling talks to Peter Roberts about the conclusions from his paper on the challenges facing Special Forces over the coming two decades. With the threat from state competitors now exceeding that of non-state actors, he explains that Special Forces will need to adapt their ways of operating, missions and tasking. This is backed with lessons from history and an analysis of alternative force models, offering new solutions to decision-makers.
2021-06-0333 minBridging The OceansA Transatlantic Dialogue on ChinaVeerle is joined by Raffaello Pantucci, Senior Research Fellow at RUSI and at the RSIS in Singapore, to explore the current state of Europe-China relations. Tensions are running high following the imposition of sanctions by the EU as well as by the UK, the US and Canada over human rights violations in Xinjiang. And these are made worse by Beijing’s retaliatory measures targeting China-focussed academics, analysts, and research institutions. But the EU and the United States are not perfectly aligned on how to view Chinese behaviour, or on how to mitigate existing concerns.
2021-03-3148 minFinancial Crime InsightsThe Impact of Fraud on UK National SecurityFraud against UK citizens, businesses, and the public purse has reached unprecedented levels. But does the political narrative in response to this scourge match the enormity of the challenge? The CFCS's Helena Wood and Tom Keatinge are joined by RUSI Trustee and former UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd, and Mike Haley from fraud prevention service Cifas, to discuss the findings of a new RUSI research paper calling for a fundamentally different approach to fraud in the UK, one which would place the topic into the context of national security.
2021-03-1957 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI In Context Episode 17: Alison Levitt on Life as a SilkOriginally published 12 March 2021 In this episode, Karin talks to RUSI Trustee, Alison Levitt QC. Alison discusses her career as one of the leading criminal barristers in the UK, including several of her high profile cases. She also talks about gender, inclusivity and diversity, and even shares her favourite lockdown recipe!
2021-03-1259 min
In ContextEpisode 4: Alison Levitt on Life as a SilkIn this episode, Karin talks to RUSI Trustee and leading QC Alison Levitt. Alison discusses her career as one of the leading criminal barristers in the UK, including several of her high profile cases. She also talks about gender, inclusivity and diversity, and even shares her favourite lockdown recipe!
2021-03-1259 min
InsideAIRRAF in 2040 - Fact From FictionYou may be familiar with stories from the RAF's past, but what about stories from the future? We ask the head of the Royal Air Force and his Warrant Officer why the RAF is talking about the year 2040 and what could be, rather than what will be. You may wish to read RAF Stories From The Future and the RUSI speech mentioned in this podcast. You can also find and read the future stories mentioned by Googling 'RAF Stories From The Future'. Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up o...
2021-02-2357 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI In Context Episode 14: Sir Mark Rowley on PolicingOriginally published 11 December 2020 Welcome back to Season Two of our 'In Context' podcast. In this episode, Karin talks to RUSI Distinguished Fellow Sir Mark Rowley QPM. Sir Mark discusses his incredible career in the police force and the changes he has seen in the culture and practice of policing. His last position was National Police Lead for Counter Terrorism and Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police Service, from 2014 to 2018.
2020-12-1156 minIn ContextSir Mark Rowley on PolicingWelcome back to Season Two of our podcast. In this episode Karin talks to Sir Mark Rowley. A RUSI Distinguished Fellow, Sir Mark talks through his incredible career in the police force and the changes he has seen in the culture and practice of policing. Sir Mark served as the National Police Lead for Counter Terrorism and Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police Service from August 2014 to 2018.
2020-12-1156 minBridging The OceansConceptualising the Indo-PacificIn this first episode, Veerle is joined by Dr. Neil Melvin, Director of RUSI’s International Security Studies department and Aaditya Dave, Research Analyst in the Navigating the Indo-Pacific Programme of the ISS department. Together, they explore the Indo-Pacific concept and region, why the concept of the Indo-Pacific is catching on, what some of the key defence and security questions in the region will be, and what this means for UK foreign and security policy as it undergoes its Integrated Review process.
2020-10-0736 minBridging The OceansWelcome to Bridging the OceansIn this trailer, we explore some of the key questions we’ll be asking in the flagship podcast of the Navigating the Indo Pacific programme of RUSI’s International Security Studies department.
2020-09-2802 minWestern Way of WarWhat is the Western Way of Warfare?What is the Western Way of War? Is there one? How did it come about? Is it war or warfare (and what is the difference)? In this trailer to the new podcast from RUSI, we tackle these issues and others, mapping the origins of the term, to why the current discussions are perhaps misguided and immature.
2020-06-0419 min
FINCastEp. 18 - FIN/RUSI 2019: New Tech and Emerging Policy ChallengesOn September 26, 2019, FIN Co-hosted the Innovation in Countering Illicit Finance Conference: Exploring and Tackling Policy Tensions with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). On this podcast, RUSI highlights the events of the conference. Juan Zarate, FIN Chairman and Co-Founder, was interviewed by Isabella Chase on the RUSI podcast where they discussed the purpose of the conference and some of the conclusions coming out of it.
2019-10-2539 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcasts: A Conversation with HRH Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United KingdomTensions in the Gulf region have soared following a drone and missile attack on Saudi oil facilities, and the Kingdom is faced with a plethora of security challenges. These come at a time of extensive social and economic reforms inside the Kingdom. Prince Khalid discussed all these questions and offered his views on the Kingdom’s security and prosperity in the years to come. The conversation was on the record. Prince Khalid was appointed Ambassador to the UK in April this year. He was educated at Oxford University, where he obtained a degree in Oriental Stud...
2019-10-1551 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcast: The New Boris Johnson GovernmentProfessor Malcolm Chalmers and Dr Jonathan Eyal discuss the implications of the premiership of Boris Johnson and the impending Brexit deadline. Professor Malcolm Chalmers is Deputy Director General at RUSI, Dr Jonathan Eyal is the Associate Director, Strategic Research Partnerships.
2019-08-0219 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcast: The Rt Hon Jack Straw Presents 'The English Job: Understanding Iran'Recorded on 10 July 2019 at 18:15 In 2001, Jack Straw became the first senior British government minister to visit Iran since the 1979 revolution and has developed a growing interest in the country ever since. His latest book examines Britain’s extraordinary and tangled relationship with Iran, and why so many Iranians are obsessed with Britain’s role. Rather as we in the United Kingdom continue to define ourselves by what happened nearly eighty years ago at the start of the Second World War, modern Iranians define themselves by their bloody experience of the Iran–Iraq war of 1980–88, where the coun...
2019-07-1143 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI In Context Episode 7: General the Lord Houghton of RichmondOriginally published 1 February 2019 General the Lord Houghton of Richmond spent over four decades in the British Army, including tours in Ireland and Iraq, with his last appointment being the military’s highest as Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). In this episode Lord Houghton shares his insights about UK defence, populism, his long career in the military, and his role as the Constable of the Tower of London, following (not too closely) in the footsteps of RUSI’s founder, the Duke of Wellington!
2019-02-0157 minIn ContextEpisode 7 – General the Lord Houghton of Richmond General the Lord Houghton of Richmond spent over four decades in the British Army, including tours in Ireland and Iraq, with his last appointment being the military’s highest as Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). In this episode Lord Houghton shares his insights about UK defence, populism, his long career in the military, and his role as the Constable of the Tower of London, following (not too closely) in the footsteps of RUSI’s founder, the Duke of Wellington!
2019-02-0157 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcast: Reflections on the First World War CentenaryIn this RUSI Analysis podcast, Dr Emma De Angelis interviews Richard Grayson, Professor of Twentieth Century History at Goldsmiths, University of London; Catriona Pennell, Associate Professor of History at the University of Exeter; and Santanu Das, Professor of English Literature at King’s College London. Together, they explore how the centenary of the First World War has been marked in Britain and beyond, and the role played by commemoration in British politics and society today.
2018-11-0936 minIn ContextEpisode 4 – Kori SchakeKarin von Hippel, Director General of RUSI speaks to Kori Schake, Deputy-Director General of the IISS. They discuss Kori’s role in US politics: from the Pentagon to the State Department and onwards as a senior policy adviser to the McCain-Palin 2008 presidential campaign.
2018-11-0948 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI In Context Episode 4: Kori SchakeOriginally published 9 November 2018 Karin von Hippel, Director General of RUSI speaks to Kori Schake, Deputy-Director General of the IISS. They discuss Kori’s role in US politics: from the Pentagon to the State Department and onwards as a senior policy adviser to the McCain-Palin 2008 presidential campaign.
2018-11-0948 minIn ContextBaroness Ashton of Upholland: RUSI In Context Podcast This time Karin von Hippel talks to the European Union’s former foreign policy chief, Baroness Cathy Ashton. We’ll be talking about the EU, the Iran Deal and... Daleks.
2018-10-1255 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI In Context Episode 1: Chris DiBonaOriginally published 28 September 2018 For the first In Context podcast, RUSI Director-General Dr Karin von Hippel talks to Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source at Google. Chris has witnessed the rise of one of the biggest tech firms on the planet that is making an impact on everyday life. Chris shares with us his assessment on digital security, privacy and hacking.
2018-09-2854 minIn ContextChris Di Bona: RUSI In Context PodcastFor the first In Context podcast, RUSI Director-General Dr Karin von Hippel talks to Chris DiBona, Director of Open Source at Google. Chris has witnessed the rise of one of the biggest tech firms on the planet that is making an impact on everyday life. Chris shares with us his assessment on digital security, privacy and hacking.
2018-09-2754 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcast: Attacking the Assad RegimeRUSI experts Dr Peter Roberts, Dr Jonathan Eyal, Ewan Lawson, Michael Stephens and Justin Bronk discuss possible action against Syria in a week when the Assad regime is accused of using chemical weapons against its civilians. https://rusi.org/multimedia/attacking-assad-regime
2018-04-1223 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Analysis Podcast: Karin von Hippel on the Syrian Civil War, 9 February 2018RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel spoke on the Today programme offering her assessment on the Syrian Civil War and the prospects for peace.
2018-02-0904 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveUnwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014RUSI hosted a panel to discuss Prof Theo Farrell’s new book ‘Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014’ - regarded as the ‘definitive history’ of the UK’s intervention, drawing on military reports and government documents, as well as interviews with Western commanders, senior figures in the Taliban, Afghan civilians and British politicians. The panelists included Michael Clarke, Emily Winterbotham and Mark Urban The panel gave their perspective on the book and offered their own personal experiences from Afghanistan. Theo Farrell is an Associate Fellow at RUSI. Theo was Dean of Arts and Social Scien...
2017-09-1240 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Expert on Syrian Army Takes Deir el-ZorRUSI Visiting Research Fellow Kamal Alam discusses the reported Syrian Army take over of Deir el-Zor from ISIS
2017-09-0803 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveWhat Are the Biggest Challenges to Global Security?http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05bpp1y The UK and US are currently preoccupied with domestic politics; in the UK's case with Brexit at the forefront. But Dr Karin von Hippel, a former State Department adviser and the director of defence and security think tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), says the UK is not paying enough attention to global affairs, and the real international threats to its national security.
2017-08-0710 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchivePresident-elect Trump's Foreign Policy - Initial Reaction from RUSI Director-General Dr Karin von HippelFollowing the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, RUSI Director General Dr Karin von Hippel assesses the victor's foreign policy priorities.
2016-11-0903 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveThe Media and the European Union Referendum: Bystanders or Ringleaders?A RUSI panel chaired by Sir Christopher Meyer, on the impact of the media on the EU referendum. With figures from across the political and media spectrum, as well as the regulatory bodies, RUSI hosted a wide-ranging discussion and try to cut through some of the mythology surrounding the media’s influence. The event was chaired by Sir Christopher Meyer, former chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, and he was joined by the following journalists: Professor Roy Greenslade, City University London Peter Preston, The Guardian Tim Montgomerie, The Times
2016-06-091h 22RUSI Podcasts ArchiveEurope and Migration: How can the flows be managed?RUSI hosted the third RUSI-Ditchley Foundation roundtable, focusing on challenges posed by growing flows of migration to Europe. The panelists were former Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Charles Clarke now Visiting Professor, School of Politics, University of East Anglia, and former chair of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, Trevor Phillips OBE, now Director, WebberPhillips. More information about the event here: https://rusi.org/event/europe-and-migration-how-can-flows-be-managed
2016-04-0833 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveThe Brexit DebateDr Jonathan Eyal, Associate Director at RUSI discusses the European Summit and Britain's referendum to stay in the European Union with Professor Malcolm Chalmers, RUSI Deputy Director General, Elizabeth Quintana, Senior Research Fellow and Director of Military Sciences and Professor Trevor Taylor, Senior Research Fellow
2016-02-1925 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveDr Henry Kissinger Awarded RUSI Chesney Gold MedalOn 15 June 2015, RUSI awarded Dr Henry Kissinger the 36th Chesney Gold Medal.
2015-06-1728 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRecovering Stolen AssetsThis week, the RUSI Analysis Podcast examines corruption, and how money lost to it can be reclaimed. The issue's the subject of a paper called Plundering the Treasure Chest, published recently by RUSI. It highlights the relevance of corruption to global security, and the success of Western interventions. The research was written by the Deputy Director for RUSI's Defence, Industries and Society Programme, Dr John Louth - with Angela Barkhouse an associate director at Grant Thornton, the independent assurance, tax and advisory firm, and James Maton, a partner with Edwards Wildman Palmer solicitors. This collaboration between sectors is something...
2012-05-0816 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI ANALYSIS: Tackling Somali Piracyhttp://www.rusi.org/analysis Lizz Pearson speaks with analyst Dominik Donald who recently wrote in the RUSI Journal analysing the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia.
2012-01-0612 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveChinese Power and the Eurozone CrisisIn this RUSI Analysis podcast, we turn East to China, lately the focus of European financial hopes. Europe's leaders recently asked China to buy European Financial Stability Fund bonds, a move they hoped would bail Europe out of the financial crisis. But it seems not to have worked, so far. Alexander Neill, RUSI's Senior Research Fellow for Asia Studies discusses the significance of the request and its potential outcomes.
2011-11-2513 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveAssessing the Libya CampaignRUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke assesses the Libya military campaign after the fall of Qadhafi and the transition to a new Libyan government. He talks to Lizz Pearson and outlines RUSI's research into this intervention.
2011-11-1612 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveJon Amiel and Dave Brown on Hollywood: Fantasy Wars and Real Warshttp://www.rusi.org/cwc Bitish Filmmaker Jon Amiel and leading Hollywood executive Dave Brown take part in the first event of RUSI's Conflict, War and Culture Series. How does the film industry deal with war in the twenty-first century? To what extent is the fantasy violence portrayed in films influencing how we see real wars? Do war films further our understanding of historical events and why do such films come in and out of fashion?
2011-07-181h 19
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveHow will the political parties shape the defence debate?Watch RUSI Director Professor Michael Clarke, and RUSI's Director of Military Sciences, Michael Codner, offer their assessment on the defence and security issues that may be raised either prior to or immediately after the UK General Election.
2010-04-2605 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveAnnual Chief of the Defence Staff LectureOn 3 December 2009 Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, Chief of the Defence Staff, UK Ministry of Defence addressed RUSI members on the UK's operational commitments in Afghanistan. In his annual lecture to the Royal United Services Institute in London, the Chief of the Defence Staff said the Taliban could not win in Afghanistan. But the international coalition could fail if it lost its nerve. He said: 'The Taliban is not going to defeat us militarily, but we want the same patience, courage and discipline that soldiers show here from the public at home.'
2009-12-0137 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Director introduces RUSI.orgRUSI.org has been updated to give members and users even greater access to RUSI's work on defence and security.This new site also marks the launch of RUSI Analysis. This updated online forum will host incisive commentary from experts around the world.
The update to RUSI.org aims to enhance the way RUSI responds to and shapes the global agenda.
2009-11-0601 min
RUSI Podcasts ArchiveSupreme Allied Commander makes debut speech at RUSINATO must become an 'actor in a global world' able to outwit agile enemies and communicate its message to the public, the alliance's newly appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe (SACEUR) argued in a keynote speech at the Royal United Services Institute.
Admiral James Stavridis said that NATO must become 'lean, fast and precise' in order to meet an expanded range of threats in the twenty-first century, as it prepares a new Strategic Concept.
In particular, Admiral Stavridis warned that the North Atlantic alliance faced new priorities in cybersecurity and counter-terrorism, and a new area o...
2009-10-0240 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveHow the Armed Forces contribute to Britain's counter-terrorism strategyOn 3 August, Bill Rammell MP gave his first speech as Minister of State for the Armed Forces. Speaking at a RUSI Members’ Lecture chaired by RUSI Vice President Sir David Omand. The Minister used his debut to highlight the defence contribution to UK and international security.
The Minister outlined how the UK Armed Forces are defending the UK's security interests in Afghanistan and those operations fit in with the UK's wider counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. He stressed that the vast majority of the Muslim community was appalled by terrorist groups like Al-Qa’ida and that Islam was being used...
2009-08-0353 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveFrom the Archives - Robert McNamara at RUSIAs the death of former US Defense Secretary Robert McNamara is announced, RUSI.org publishes remarks made by him at the Royal United Services Institute in 2001. Taking part in a conference on nuclear deterrence organised in conjunction with the Oxford Research Group, Mr McNamara reflected on his own portrayal in the film, Thirteen Days, which explored the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The former US Defense Secretary then went on to reveal his role during this tumultous time in international security
2009-07-0629 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveUS and UK Army Chiefs speak at RUSI about the evolution and the challenges to their respective serviceOutgoing British Army Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt outlines the British Army’s analysis of recent conflicts and the lessons drawn for future conflict. And US Army Chief of Staff, General George Casey, provides an insight into the US Army’s transformation to meet the challenges of twenty-first century warfare. More presentations found at: http://www.rusi.org/landwarfare/presentations/
2009-06-231h 02RUSI Podcasts ArchiveApproaching Iran and the Greater Middle EastAs Iran chooses between incumbent Ahmedinejad and opposition favourite Mir Hossein Mousavi, a RUSI panel discusses the implications the result will have for international security. What will this mean for President Obama's new posture towards the Middle East? Chaired by Christopher Dickey, Paris Bureau Chief, Middle East Regional Editor, Newsweek International. Speakers: Malcolm Chalmers, Professorial Fellow, RUSI; Sir Richard Dalton, Former UK Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Steven Clemons, Senior Fellow and Director, American Strategy Program, New America Foundation. The Panel spoke at the RUSI Global Leadership Forum www.rusi.org/globalleadership
2009-06-1254 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRUSI Events Podcasts: Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih on future propectsIraq’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Barham Salih, speaks at RUSI on his country’s recent past and future prospects. Five years from now, he predicts, Iraq will be a dynamic, democratic and economically vibrant presence in the heart of the Middle East.
Watch the news report here: http://tinyurl.com/c3b3aw
2009-05-0147 minRUSI Podcasts ArchiveRear Admiral Chris Parry at RUSIRear Admiral Chris Parry, speaking at RUSI, discusses the extent to which UK strategic thinking, procurement and training are distorted by short-term perspectives and hampered by institutional practices that are highly resistant to innovation and change.
2008-09-091h 04RUSI Podcasts ArchiveGeneral Kip Ward at RUSIGeneral William ‘Kip’ Ward (Commander, AFRICOM) delivered the keynote address which opened the AFRICOM and US-Africa Relations conference, 18 February 2008, hosted by the Royal United Services Institute.
2008-02-1200 minRUSI Podcasts ArchivePervez Musharraf at RUSIFormer President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf spoke at RUSI about the challenges Pakistan has faced in recent years and how he envisioned the future of his country and the region. The speech was given while Mr Musharraf was President of Pakistan.
2008-01-251h 10RUSI Podcasts ArchiveGordon Brown at RUSIPrime Minister Gordon Brown's speech at RUSI concerning key policy perspectives UK national security. The Prime Minister urged a united, resolute, and long-term stance against terrorism. However, a tough approach to combat terror using new powers also demanded stringent accountability to Parliament.
2006-02-131h 14