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  Royal United Services Institute October 2010   Issue 011  

 

 

After the Defence ReviewDefence and Security Review Survey

Preliminary Assessments

The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) was a lost opportunity for a radical reassessment of the UK’s position in the world, according to 68% of the defence and security community surveyed by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

‘The Defence and Security Review Survey’, asked 2,015 people from the defence and security community whether they agreed or disagreed to ten key statements covering the outcome of the defence review, future capabilities, national security and, the UK’s position in the world.

Click here to read the full results and analysis from RUSI experts >

 
 

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SDSR | RUSI Experts comment

Michael ClarkeWATCH: RUSI analysts offer their initial expert views on SDSR and the National Security Strategy

The Strategic Defence and Security Review: RUSI experts in the press

         www.rusi.org/defencereview


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The RUSI Journal

In the October/November Journal, Ambassador Ivo Daalder writes on NATO’s forthcoming Lisbon Summit, arguing that the Alliance’s current tempo is the ‘new normal’.

Ryan Hendrickson investigates NATO Secretary General Rasmussen’s prime ministerial style of leadership.
The 7/7 Inquests are explored in detail, together with articles on the cluster munitions debate and the security of the global commons.

This month’s Journal also includes a special feature on art and remembrance. 

Read the latest Journal here >

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On RUSI.org | WATCH

General David PetraeusGeneral David Petraeus and Ambassador Mark Sedwill

ISAF Commander and NATO Afghanistan Representative gave exclusive assessments on Afghanistan to a RUSI audience.

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Stephen BiddleStephen Biddle

A Senior Fellow for Defense Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations explores the Calculus of risk in Afghanistan.

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Patrick HennesseyPatrick Hennessey

Formerly of the Grenadier Guards and author of The Junior Officers' Reading Club, Patrick Hennessey highlights the challenges to entering and staying in the UK Armed forces.

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Edward LuttwakEdward Luttwak


Author and Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (Washington, DC) explains how Byzantium can help preserve the Pax Americana.

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The UK's Cyber-Security Challenge

Cyber SecurityCyber Priorities After the National Security Strategy

By John Bassett OBE

The UK government's declared focus on cyber-security should focus on three priorities: building capability, nurturing national and international partnerships, and building an effective network defence.

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Tackling the Cyber Threat

By Margaret Gilmore

The latest National Security Strategy has placed tackling the cyber threat at the top of the government's security agenda - alongside threats from terrorism, war and accidental or natural disaster. In light of the extent of the cyber threat, the Government may not have allocated adequate resources to deal with it.

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Further analysis
www.rusi.org/technology/cyber

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RUSI News

US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at RUSI

In October, RUSI hosted the Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, US Department of Defense, for an exclusive round table attended by senior RUSI staff and associates, government officials, and senior academics and analysts.

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