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 Chinese and British perspectives on nuclear non-proliferation
The RUSI Asia Security Programme and Nuclear Security Project are pleased to announce the launch in Beijing of Chinese and British perspectives on the road to the NPT 2010, a report exploring the non-proliferation policies of two major nuclear powers at a critical juncture for arms control.
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Pakistan, Its Neighbours and Regional Security
Despite the presence of NATO troops in Afghanistan for almost eight years, the trust deficit between and Afghanistan and Pakistan and lack of coordination between the two countries has exacerbated the threat posed by the Taliban insurgency to Pakistan’s security and integrity.
 Smart Power and Taiwan on the International Stage
At a time when an increasingly assertive China is wielding its new-found power on the international stage this conference will seek to ascertain what ‘smart power’ options are available to Taiwan.
 The Rise of China
A lecture by Chris Patten, former Governor of Hong Kong.
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The RUSI Asia programme explores the future of peace and security throughout the world's largest and most populous continent.

Many topical policy issues and regions are central to the programme's research agenda. These include China and Japan, nuclearisation in the Korean peninsula, and terrorism and insurgency in Central and South Asia.

In particular, the programme works to build links between policy-makers and practitioners in Britain and their counterparts across Asia, and to provide a meeting place for Asian policy-makers to confer and discuss security issues together.

RUSI Asia programme experts also regularly advise and consult businesses on security risks across Asia's regions and markets.

 

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Chinese and British perspectives on nuclear non-proliferation News: 23 Nov 2009
The RUSI Asia Security Programme and Nuclear Security Project are pleased to announce the launch in Beijing of Chinese and British perspectives on the road to the NPT 2010, a report exploring the non-proliferation policies of two major nuclear powers at a critical juncture for arms control.

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Sixty-five thousand tonnes of ambition Commentary: 10 Dec 2009
Recent reports of Indian intentions to purchase an aircraft carrier from Britain would not substantially add to India's ambitions to be a global power. However, the rumours are symbolic of India's delicate strategic balancing act as it shifts its focus to China.
After Mumbai - India's Response Commentary: 25 Nov 2009
The Mumbai attacks in November 2008 revealed deep and inherent flaws in India's national security. A year on, and after several far-reaching reforms, India still looks vulnerable but may well be equipped to respond swiftly and decisively.

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