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How can the global anti-financial-crime system become more inclusive, proportionate and effective in delivering meaningful results?

International financial centres have lessons to pass on about the role of professional services in combatting illicit finance and kleptocracy.

A democratic and well-functioning international financial centre that has benefited from Western support, Seychelles seems to now be choosing its friends elsewhere.

The fallout from the Iran War has not been kind to European economies. A UK leadership change presents an opportunity to invest in combatting gas flaring in North Africa, so as to bolster security of supply, and tie ongoing international diplomatic efforts on Libya to that agenda.

This paper analyses the UK's evolving anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing risks ahead of the 2027 FATF mutual evaluation.

The contrast between Russia’s tactical flexibility and operational rigidity is revealing of the insecurity in its executive function.

Prime Minister Takaichi’s equivocal stance on policy towards Russia has encouraged a revival in activity from those in Japan who seek reengagement with Moscow.

Fedorov's removal leaves critical issues unresolved between the Defence Ministry and General Staff.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a challenging international context, with intractable problems, but also opportunities to lead and exert UK influence on world events.

Ukraine's deep-strike campaign is putting pressure on Russia's energy infrastructure and forcing increasing political pain for Putin.

Drone swarming is often referenced as an important future capability, with little understanding of what is possible today, and how the tactic is enabled.

Iran and Ukraine show cheap mass defeats expensive platforms. Unless it buys deep, low-cost defence and civilian resilience, NATO can win every engagement and still lose wars.

Moscow’s strategic communications cast Russia as a backseat passenger on a road to war in Europe – but war is not inevitable.

A rebalancing of the NATO Alliance should not involve Europe replacing US capabilities on a like-for-like basis.

This webinar explores the relationship between FATF 'greylisting' and financial inclusion, drawing on the Centre for Finance and Security's recent research and policy discussions.

Shared interests among European and Asian middle powers, navigating a turbulent Sino-American unilateralism, sustain NATO’s Asian partnerships.

Former UN Ambassador and National Security Advisor Sir Mark Lyall Grant discusses the challenges facing delivery of Western security strategies.