Exerting influence in cyberspace means states must embrace cyber statecraft. However, the concept of cyber statecraft is not well understood. So, what is 'cyber statecraft'? And why do we need another ...

Cyber power has become a central concept in UK cyber policy. The Integrated Review and subsequent National Cyber Strategy outlined the UK's ambition to be a 'responsible, democratic cyber power'. So, ...

The UK must embrace reserve forces to build affordable military mass, attract specialist talent, and meet defence needs in an era of constrained budgets. With significant military demands on a ...

Rising China–US tensions risk destabilising the Taiwan Strait, challenging the UK’s longstanding position and exposing its economic, security and global interests to significant risks. The UK has ...

US Space Command was re-established in 2019, with responsibility for all military operations in outer space. But how much adversarial competition are we actually seeing in this domain? General Stephen ...

This Whitehall Report examines the ways in which the Royal Netherlands Navy can optimise its force structure and planning to meet its obligations under a scenario in which Article 5 of the North ...

Watch our annual Christmas debate between RUSI experts and officers from École de Guerre. RUSI and France’s École de Guerre have collaborated over the past seven years, aiming to apply intellectual ...

Adrian Bird, Chief of Defence Intelligence at the UK’s Ministry of Defence, addressed an audience of RUSI members and the press at 61 Whitehall. Mr Bird reflected on the achievements and challenges ...

The international community continues to face challenges in recovering criminal proceeds. This guide is designed to support jurisdictions in the early stages of developing crypto-asset recovery ...

Whistleblowers can deliver valuable outcomes in the fight against economic crime, so why does the UK struggle to recognise them as intelligence assets? Across the Atlantic, North American regulators ...

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 ...

Hungary’s ‘new era’ partnership and Serbia’s ‘community of common destiny’ illustrate China’s expanding diplomatic strategy, leveraging ideological narratives to secure global support amid rising ...