With Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine approaching its third anniversary, the financial, technological and demographic hurdles facing the Russian economy are more severe than is commonly ...

In this episode, host Tom Keatinge speaks with Dr Marcus Pleyer, former FATF president, about his role in shaping global financial crime policies and EU anti-money laundering efforts. They explore ...

Taking over as Japan’s new prime minister after narrowly winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership, Shigeru Ishiba’s approach to foreign and security policy is likely to include several ...

With the long-anticipated threat of a major oil spill resulting from a Houthi attack on a tanker looming, international attention has returned to the shipping crisis in the Red Sea. Media attention on ...

Algeria faces a strategic dilemma as it confronts the Wagner Group's presence in neighbouring Mali, balancing security concerns with its critical relationship with Russia. Algeria, a long-time ...

A behind-the-scenes view of the West's economic response to the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI invited Stephanie Baker to discuss her new book, ...

Two years on, how has Japan progressed with its planned national security reforms, and how is it adapting to regional security challenges? In December 2022, Japan announced plans to almost double its ...

Iran will be hoping that it has reinforced its credibility in the Middle East with its attack on Israel, but it is more likely to prompt a damaging Israeli response. It will take time for both ...

Iran suffered a heavy blow, but it faces no good options in retaliating against Israel. The assassination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in strikes in Beirut on 27 September ...

This article presents five governance models for managing contested sacred sites, offering tools to help resolve conflicts while balancing religious freedom and social order. Contested sacred sites ...

Already struggling to get out of its deepest economic downturn in 120 years, Latin America now must brace for the possibility of another Donald Trump presidency. Judging by the Republican candidate's ...

A panel discussion with distinguished strategists from the Republican and Democratic Parties on the major foreign and security policy challenges facing the next US president.