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RUSI Journal: The End of the Rainbow? Terrorism and the Future of Public Warning 13 Aug 2013
Colour-coded warning levels were once emblematic of US national security. Although superficially similar, the UK has taken a different approach Emergency Response Terrorism Tackling Extremism Defence Policy US Defence Policy UK Europe UK Defence Domestic Security

RUSI Journal: Setting the Tone: The 2013 French White Paper and the Future of European Defence 13 Aug 2013
The French defence White Paper offers a blueprint for European defence co-operation ahead of the December 2013 European Council France Europe China Pacific European Union International Institutions Defence Policy

RUSI Journal: The UK, the EU and European Security: A German Perspective 13 Aug 2013
Germany may not necessarily seize the opportunities for defence and foreign-policy leadership that could be opened up by a British exit from the EU European Union International Institutions Defence Policy Germany Europe

RUSI Journal: No One Left Behind: European Defence and Brexit 13 Aug 2013
Far from proving a boon to a stronger European military capability, a British exit from the EU would undermine defence collaboration European Union International Institutions Domestic Security Europe

RUSI Journal: Losing an Ally but not Losing Faith in the EU 13 Aug 2013
Should the UK leave the EU, the future of the Common Security and Defence Policy may urgently need to be resolved. UK Defence Europe UK European Union International Institutions

Analysis: Explaining Ergenekon: Civil Military Relations in Turkey's Post-Coup Era 7 Aug 2013 by Aaron Stein
For many in Turkey, the case against leading officers represents an end to the military's meddling in civilian politics. But the AKP government has failed to pursue with the same vigour, more prosaic changes to Turkish law that would help instil more civilian oversight over the Turkish armed forces. Turkey Europe Military Personnel

Analysis: The National Risk Register's Value to Business and Communities 26 Jul 2013 by John Tesh CBE
The 2013 National Risk Register (NRR) of civil emergencies was published by the government on 11 July. The risk profile for most communities and businesses remains complex and unpredictable, heightening the value of the general measures of resilience and business continuity planning that the NRR promotes. Resilience UK Europe

Analysis: National Risk Register: Striking a Balance Between Preparedness and Preparing a Response 26 Jul 2013 by Jennifer Cole
Now at its third iteration, the UK's National Risk Register has been praised internationally for giving an official stock take of threats and hazards facing the country. However, a more proactive Register would help to enlarge the focus from emergency preparedness and response towards more prevention and vulnerability reduction. Resilience Emergency Response Terrorism UK Europe

Analysis: The Risks and Rewards of Alternative Approaches to Trident 23 Jul 2013 by Hugh Chalmers
The security risks posed by an alternative 'non-continuous' nuclear posture, as outlined in last week's Trident Alternatives Review, are inherently subjective. Financial (rather than strategic) arguments may come to dominate the alternatives debate - something the Liberal Democrats should bear in mind. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues UK Europe

Analysis: Afghanistan's Opium Trade: Why Britain Should Not Kick the Drug Habit after 2014 12 Jul 2013 by Charlie Edwards
As British troops depart Afghanistan, increasing production of opium and heroin in the country remains a cause for concern. There is a clear need for the British government to continue funding counter-narcotics programmes, and work with regional partners, including Iran. UK Europe Afghanistan Central and South Asia

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