RUSI: Latest Publications

The Gulf’s Zeitenwende Moment

Michael Stephens,[object Object] — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Gulf States will be re-evaluating their future following the US’ betrayal of its security guarantees.

Brief, Bold and Beautiful? Reactions on the US National Cyber Strategy

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The long-awaited US National Cyber Strategy has just been published, and its five pages of content have raised considerable questions about how ambition will translate into practice.

Who Will Pay the Cost of Freedom in Europe?

Balázs Gyimesi,[object Object] — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Strengthening Europe’s defence requires public spending and public backing. How can political leaders explain and gain support for policies to fund defence investment?

Keynote Recording: Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, gives the closing keynote address at this year's Combat Air Power Conference

Learning the Wrong Lessons? Counterterrorism Amid a Jihadist Revival

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

With violent extremism pushed to the periphery of mainstream security debates, the concern is not just a lack of resourcing, but a revival of obsolete assumptions and policy approaches.

Macron Offers a Promising Vision for Nuclear Deterrence in Europe

Darya Dolzikova and Héloïse Fayet,[object Object],[object Object] — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Macron’s concept of ‘forward deterrence’ offers a distinctly European approach to nuclear deterrence.

Gulf War III is a Warning About the Effects of a ‘Taiwan Straits War I’

Philip Shetler-Jones,[object Object] — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ripples of economic disruption radiating from the attack on Iran by Israel and the US give notice of the effect a war over Taiwan would spread through the world.

Recording: European Strategic Readiness in Turbulent Times

Featuring Admiral François-Xavier Polderman and Rachel Ellehuus — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A discussion with Admiral François-Xavier Polderman, Vice Chief of Defence - Director of the Joint Staff, French Armed Forces.

Iran War Delivers a Tough Lesson in Hard Power to the UK

Matthew Savill,[object Object] — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aside from policy differences with the US, the UK’s Armed Forces’ size and capacity make difficult any large UK involvement in war with Iran.

Episode 13: Transforming Poland’s Military: General Rajmund Andrzejczak

,[object Object],[object Object] — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As European nations discuss preparing their militaries for war, Poland’s former Chief of Defence, General Rajmund Andrzejczak, describes how they have led the way in increased military spend.

If NATO Cannot Protect Everyone, It Cannot Defend Anyone

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vignettes of Article 5 responses reveal wide, plausible consequences of NATO shortcomings in pursuit of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Mass Versus Exquisite Weaponry is a Partially False Dichotomy

Jack Watling,[object Object] — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Comparing the price of weapons on the current market ignores the agency that governments have in determining what is cheap and what is expensive.

Iraq's Top Shia Cleric Denounces the War Against Iran, But Implies Moderation

,[object Object] — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Sistani has issued a layered statement addressing the war against Iran.

Recording: Conflict in Iran and its Global Security Implications

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A briefing and question and answer session with a panel of RUSI experts on the implications of the evolving conflict in Iran.

Recording: Empowering Women in Cyber Security

Webinar with Dr Mary Haigh moderated by Prerana Joshi,[object Object] — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

To mark International Women’s Day, Dr Mary Haigh, Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO, BAE Systems, discusses her career and the cyber security profession.

One Operator, Many Platforms: Unlocking the Full Potential of Attritable Mass

Richard Drake,[object Object] — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

One-to-many control of drones makes mass truly usable, circumventing the limiting factor of human attention.

Episode 14: Russian Oligarch Sanctions: Frozen Assets, Due Process and What Happens Next

,[object Object] — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion, Western governments issued a slew of sanctions against oligarchs. But to what end? What’s been achieved, and what happens next?

Fog, Proxies and Uncertainty: Cyber in US-Israeli Operations in Iran

Louise Marie Hurel,[object Object] — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion develop, several dimensions of cyber activity demand attention and careful qualification.

RUSI Experts Assess Escalation and Regional Risks in the Iran Conflict

,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object] — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As the United States and Israel conduct major strikes against Iran, four RUSI experts provide their thoughts after the first few days of conflict.

How AI is Quietly Becoming a Supply Chain Problem

Melina Beykou ,[object Object] — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

To ensure that our most advanced systems do not become our Achilles’ heel, securing AI supply chains must be a focus for both users and policy makers.