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This month, RUSI launches a series of new initiatives in the run-up to our 180th Anniversary in June.
Since 1831, RUSI has developed a reputation for independent and policy relevant thinking that is facilitated by a high-level network that understands the defence and security challenges of our time. New initiatives will build on these achievements, and we hope to announce further exciting ventures in the coming months.
RUSI International
 The first initiative, RUSI International, will encourage strategic thinking and exchange at the global level. Based out of our Washington D.C. office, RUSI International takes the pedigree of the oldest defence and security think-tank in the world and makes it the most modern by creating a truly international hub of policy analysis, problem-solving and political engagement to address the frontier issues of security in our globalised world.
RUSI International Activities
RUSI International will offer a range of different services, globalising the acclaimed RUSI brand in a range of new applications. RUSI International's many activities include: a Defence and Security Facility, a Political Risk Assessment and Mitigation Centre, a Defence and High-Tech Security Hub and a Public Diplomacy Commission.
More: www.rusi.org/international/activities
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 UK Project on Nuclear Issues
The UK Project on Nuclear Issues (UK PONI) is a RUSI initiative to create an open forum for debate in the UK on issues surrounding the ownership of nuclear weapons, and to foster mutual engagement between newcomers and established experts.
More: www.rusi.org/ukponi #UKPONI
 Under 35's Forum
RUSI's Under 35's Forum is designed to build and develop the next generation of policy-makers and thought leaders, drawing from academia, the civil service, the private sector and the armed forces.
In addition to the normal benefits of standard Individual RUSI Membership, the Forum offers its members a range of bespoke events tailored for the interests of its members.
More: www.rusi.org/under35 #RUSIu35
Conflict, War and Culture
RUSI is pleased to announce the launch of its 'Conflict, War and Culture' programme, designed to look at the engagement with and depiction of war and conflict across various media and art forms. The initiative will look again at the changing relationship between contemporary conflict and modern Western culture.
www.rusi.org/conflictandculture
See also: 'The Power of Art' by Dame Liz Forgan, Chair, Arts Council
Defence Industries and Societies
RUSI launches a new research programme that will analyse trends in defence industries and relevant technological innovations, and seek to promote wider understanding of the relationship between government and the industry as a whole.
More: www.rusi.org/defenceindustries
Latest Publications
RUSI Journal | April/May 2011
International Tipping Points
In the latest issue, the RUSI Journal assesses the recent Arab revolutions. In an extended Asia-Pacific section, we ask whether we should have our eye on another tipping point: China’s expansionism in the South China Sea. We also examine the reverberations of the Cheonan incident, and consider the impact of the Iraq and Afghanistan deployments on the mental health and intellectual training of British armed forces personnel.
> Read the latest Journal here
CALL FOR PAPERS
The RUSI Journal welcomes submissions on a rolling basis. In particular, we invite unpublished papers on the legacy of 9/11 and the geopolitics of the last ten years for our August/September edition.
The deadline is Friday 10 June 2011. More >
RUSI Reports
 Insecure Skies? Challenges and Options for Change in Civil Aviation Security
Creating harmonised, clearly set and rigorously enforced baseline standards on international aviation security must be a priority for governments around the world, argues a new report by RUSI. According to the Report, current government-led efforts to counter the aviation security threat are confusing and incompatible with one another, leading to loopholes which terrorists actively try to exploit. The Paper highlights that information and intelligence-sharing lacks cohesion and adequate dissemination, often relying on bilateral relationships rather than standardised agreements.
Access the report >
 Anatomy of a Terrorist Attack: What the Coroner's Inquests Revealed about the London Bombings
This RUSI Occasional Paper is an analysis of evidence given before the Inquests into the London Bombings of 7 July 2005.
Ahead of the Coroner's verdict on 6 May, the authors highlight how the Inquests allowed for new information to be brought into the public domain, allowing analysts and policymakers to enhance their understanding of and potential response to future terrorist threats. The Paper argues that this latest public inquiry is perhaps the most transparent to date. Moreover, the Report critically assesses the role of emergency responders, and calls for a representation of the civil emergencies community at ministerial level.
Recently published
RUSI DEFENCE SYSTEMS – March/April 2011 issue now available
The new issue of RUSI Defence Systems magazine features articles by both RUSI researchers and external experts on the defence industries and the links between defence policy and defence production.
www.rusi.org/defencesystems
Analysis on RUSI.org
The Libyan Intervention
RUSI.org hosts ongoing analysis of the situation in Libya and the wider Middle East
WATCH
Has Britain entered a new phase in the conflict?
As the UK sends military officers to advise Libyan rebels, RUSI analysts assesses the merits of the latest phase in the international intervention in Libya.
Plus:
Former Justice Minister Lord Falconer on the legal basis for humanitarian intervention
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Is NATO Doing Enough?
Sortie figures show that, whilst NATO is undertaking extensive operations over Libya, it could - and should - be doing more.
British Strategy in Libya
The war in Libya is at a stalemate. Britain should avoid becoming beholden to the rebels and shun regime change, but ensure that any settlement is a self-enforcing equilibrium.
INFOGRAPHIC & ANALYSIS: Quantifying Arab Support
Arming the Rebels Is Not the Answer
The Dangers of Leaving Libya to Languish
Rescuing the Rebels
More Libya analysis >
Analysis of the rest of the Middle East and North Africa region
Oil Markets and the Arab revolutions
The uprisings have affected the governments of some of the world's largest oil exporters. In the long term, however, supply is unlikely to be affected.
Reflections on the Arab Revolutions: Order, Democracy and Western Policy
As uprisings and revolutions continue apace across the Middle East, the West needs to re-evaluate its long-held approach to the region.
Gaza: Old War, New Problems
If all parties involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are to avoid bruised reputations and bloodied hands, they need to change their approach.
The endgame in Bahrain: Saudi and UAE troops enter Manama
Bahrain: At Risk of a Proxy Sectarian War?
More Analysis
Unmanned Systems: Confusing Ethics
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have prompted widespread criticism, despite having proven their value in a variety of contexts. In many cases, their use may be the most logical - and safest - option.
House of Commons Report Reignites Concerns over Typhoon Project
Defence funding shortages and poor international contracting arrangements have contributed to shortage of plane parts.
A Model of Cyber-Protection for the UK
The constantly evolving nature of the cyber-threat means that only a similarly dynamic approach will help improve security.
Opening Pandora's Box
Those involved in the radicalisation hearings in the US have thus far shown little inclination to learn from the UK's experience.
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