Today the US and Israel made a first strike at regime change in Iran, initiating a battle that is existential for Tehran's leadership. The shape of the conflict is being determined now, with much at stake across the Gulf.
The Munich Security Conference showed that Europe can chart a path for a new transatlantic relationship through taking responsibility for its own defence, building democratic resilience and supporting Ukraine.
Following Washington's emphasis on the Western Hemisphere in its 2025 National Security Strategy, this episode examines Cuba, Venezuela and the intensifying US-China competition in Latin America.
In light of growing uncertainty over US commitments to European security, Europe must review its conventional and nuclear postures while managing risk.
A briefing and question and answer session with a panel of RUSI experts, exploring the implications of President Trump’s threats to annex Greenland, part of NATO ally Denmark.
As US–European relations face renewed strain under President Trump, this episode explores what the crisis means for NATO, European security and the UK.
This paper highlights the urgent need for Europe to reshape its security framework to address emerging threats and ensure long-term stability and strategic advantage against the most significant challenges to European security since 1945.
The rise of ‘minilateral’ Europe now stands at a crossroads. Will countries seek to structure the new ad hoc formats to retain a distinct European security community, or risk further fragmentation?
Since September 2025, US forces have hit at least 22 alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing more than 80 people it says are linked to drug trafficking.
Dr Eric Rudenshiold joins Neil Melvin to examine regional change, great-power competition and Washington’s renewed engagement within the Caspian region.
The US and Europe are diverging in their perceptions of, and approaches to, national security threats. What could this mean for the transatlantic alliance?
Trump’s revived ‘America First’ policy is reshaping US-Latin America ties, testing regional stability, governance and the balance between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow.
Dr Fiona Hill, one of the lead reviewers on the UK's 2025 Strategic Defence Review, discusses an expansive approach to defence and security for the modern world.