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RUSI occasional papers draw mainly from conference papers, roundtable discussions or commissioned research.
Mali: The Case for a Permanent UN Intervention Force?
Would a permanent UN force capable of undertaking rapid-reaction operations have made a difference in Mali?17 Jul 2013
Defence Industry and the Reinvigorated UK-UAE Security Relationship
With talk of renewed vigour to the UK-UAE relationship, a new paper examines the potential defence-industrial implications11 Jun 2013
The Future of the UK's Co-operative Nuclear Relationships
Britain's nuclear capability has been shaped by a longstanding co-operative relationship with the US and, more recently, France. These arrangements may be unlikely to expand in the future4 Jun 2013
Turkey, NATO and Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe
Although Turkey hosts NATO tactical nuclear weapons, it must engage in a delicate balancing act due to its unique interests and position1 Feb 2013
The Baltic States, NATO and Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe
In the debate over NATO's non-strategic nuclear weapons, the perspectives of the Baltic States have a particular resonance1 Feb 2013
Atomic Accounting: A New Estimate of Russia’s Non-Strategic Nuclear Forces
Russia's non-strategic nuclear weapons stocks may be far smaller than widely thought. Presenting a radical new estimate, this paper explains why7 Nov 2012
Reflections on Industry's Contributions to Smart Defence
A set of essays exploring the role of industry in NATO's Smart Defence concept8 Oct 2012
British and Indian Perspectives on the Higher Management of Defence
With governments around the world restructuring their armed forces, defence reform in India and the UK provides some interesting lessons25 Jul 2012
Cross-Domain Operations and Interoperability
The new US Joint Operational Access Concept will have implications for the British military and its allies4 Jul 2012
Army 2020: Roles, Capabilities and People
What is the purpose and role of the British Army post-2015, and how will this affect its people and capabilities?2 Jul 2012
Rethinking Europe: The Federalist Choice for a Continent in Crisis
Wracked by a crisis of both solvency and democracy, the European Union must make some difficult choices. This paper presents both sides of the debate25 May 2012
British-German Defence Co-operation in NATO: Finding Common Ground on European Security
A joint paper with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung looks at the prospects for - and necessity of - British-German defence co-operation18 May 2012
Plundering the Treasure Chest: The Theft of Sovereign Wealth and Asset Recovery
The recovery of looted wealth is increasingly a matter of international security. A coherent policy framework to deal with it is needed23 Apr 2012
The Future of the UK's Reserve Forces
As the UK moves towards an increasing emphasis on reserve forces, this report highlights a selection of international best practice20 Apr 2012
Forging UK-China Consensus on a Strengthened NPT Regime
A collection of British and Chinese nuclear security experts come together to provide a fresh set of insights into the non-proliferation regime. Available in English and Chinese19 Apr 2012
Poland, NATO and Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons in Europe
The debate in NATO over tactical nuclear weapons continues. Poland provides an intriguing case study of the dynamics at work17 Feb 2012
Towards a Stable Afghanistan: The Way Forward
A report of the Joint Working Group of RUSI and the Vivekananda International Foundation12 Jan 2012
Blue Light Air Assets: Cost-effective Operations for the Future
An analysis of the practicalities of pooling helicopters across police, search and rescue, as well as air ambulances to create a financially, and operationally, more efficient and effective national air service29 Nov 2011
Best Practice Policy and Operational Options for Mexico
This report considers the relationship between the impacts of climate change on human migration and the possible knock-on effects this may have on the general security landscape of Mexico.
10 Nov 2011
Exercise Agile Warrior and the Future Development of UK Land Forces
Examining the British Army's initiative to develop an evidence base for future decisions on the development of land forces, this paper reviews the emerging findings of this process of experimentation and operational analysis25 May 2011
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