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How is the UK’s Labour government approaching European security, and how does this compare to the Conservatives?

Is there a real near-term prospect of an end of Russia’s war against Ukraine? RUSI experts explain four and a half months of the Trump Administration’s approach to the war.

Can Peace Without Democracy Work? RUSI experts discuss the rise of illiberal peacebuilding in the Middle East and what it means for UK foreign policy.

GSB turns 100: RUSI experts look back on key security shifts and explore what’s next for the UK in a rapidly changing global landscape.

As Europe races to rearm, can it do so fast enough to deter looming threats? We explore this question with Shashank Joshi and Dr. Daniel Fiott.

As China increases its ‘grey zone’ pressure, can Taiwan defend its sovereignty without sparking open conflict?

How have the initial weeks of President Trump's second term of office impacted the transatlantic relationship, and will it survive his administration?

How is the global security landscape evolving, and what role can think tanks play in shaping the debate?

Is Japan’s evolving national security profile altering its role in global security? Prof. Chris Hughes and Hirohito Ogi discuss this strategic shift.

Shifting alliances and global power struggles are redefining the Middle East's future. Neil Melvin, Burcu Ozcelik and Michael Stephens explore who will ultimately hold the power.

As 2025 gathers pace, we reflect on security challenges from the previous year and look at what to expect in the coming months.

At the start of 2025, we reflect on security challenges from the previous year and look at what to expect in the coming months.

Following the fall of the Assad regime, what comes next for Syria and the future of the region?

Following Donald Trump’s election victory, we ask if this could be the beginning of the end of the fighting in Ukraine.

As Russia turns to Pyongyang for reinforcements against Ukraine, we explore the events that have shaped North Korea as a security actor.

The world order is being challenged by new organisations and initiatives designed to sideline existing Western-led institutions.

One year on from Hamas’ 7 October attack on Israel, we look at the current state of the conflict in the Middle East and its future trajectory.

Two years on, how has Japan progressed with its planned national security reforms, and how is it adapting to regional security challenges?

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, we launch a new Global Security Brief mini-series dedicated to understanding the dynamics shaping the region.

In this edition, we will be returning to Russia’s war against Ukraine as both sides increasingly look towards another winter of fighting.