The US and Israel have launched major strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation across the region and raising fears of wider war. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz and across the region, ...

As the United States and Israel conduct major strikes against Iran, four RUSI experts provide their thoughts after the first few days of conflict. In this video commentary, Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Dr Neil ...

This webinar brings leading experts together to explore the security, political and wider implications of the death of CJNG leader, ‘El Mencho’. The killing of ‘El Mencho’, the leader of Mexico’s ...

Its ammunition spent on Ukraine, Russia can no longer act on the world stage. The Moscow-Tehran axis is collapsing in real time. As US and Israeli strikes continue across the country, Tehran is ...

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. Software supply chain incidents show how ...

Conventional prompt strike (CPS) capabilities – such as medium-range ballistic missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) – play a critical role in enhancing European military power. Drawing on ...

After the takedown of the head of the organised crime group Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), one thing is certain: ordinary Mexicans are set to pay the price as violence escalates. On 22 ...

As US political norms shift and the influence of tech platforms expands, the UK must urgently reassess its foreign interference defences. The Trump administration has openly stated its intention to ...

The Armed Forces Bill 2026 will improve flexibility for the armed services, but how does it affect the UK's material preparedness for war? ‘Let’s be really honest: it’s a mess.’ That was the ...

How to negotiate with Putin, and what to discuss? Should European countries resume dialogue with Putin? Some European leaders support the idea; others are opposed. The reasons for this split are ...

2025 offered the most generous potential off-ramp for Vladimir Putin. He rejected it. Russia must demonstrate to its domestic audience and to the West that it retains the initiative and remains a ...

This paper outlines tactical developments by Russian and Ukrainian forces during 2024 and highlights areas where military–technical assistance to Ukraine can be improved. Both Russian and Ukrainian ...