The RUSI Journal is a leading journal on defence and security. First published in 1857, it brings together scholars, decision-makers and practitioners in a unique forum that combines academic rigour with policy relevance.
The authors of this Research Article question the efficacy of a loose alignment between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, reflecting on their cooperation during the war against Ukraine.
A Research Article applying the ‘protection curse’ framework to European defence in light of US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and actions; the author argues that a strategic rethink is necessary.
A Research Article examining the strategic significance of ASEAN for Japan’s security in an era in which the Indo-Pacific is characterised by increasing competition between the US and China.
A Research Article drawing on fieldwork across Europe to examine how organised crime embeds itself in legal economies and institutions, exposing vulnerabilities across current policy approaches.
A Research Article exploring the politics of criminal governance in Latin America and the Caribbean, warning of the risks posed by hardening domestic and regional responses.
