'In order to function, cybercriminal groups must convince their victims they are trustworthy and will follow through on ransomware payments leading to the recovery of the victim’s data.' writes Callum Harvey in the latest Cyber Effects Perspectives article.
We’re hiring a Research Fellow, Technology and National Security.
Join our Cyber & Tech team to lead research on how emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum technologies, are shaping national security, geopolitical competition and economic growth.
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As Sudan’s war persists into a fourth year, Michael Jones takes stock of key dynamics that now characterise the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
Full video and transcript available here: https://bit.ly/42i2Wxr
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We’re hiring a Programme Manager – Networks and Engagement (Cyber & Tech).
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'The longer the war continues, the more Gulf governments face pressure to demonstrate that the stability they have sold to investors and citizens alike is real rather than contingent' writes Jesse Marks in the latest RUSI Commentary.
'Whereas ceasefires were once brokered in European capitals, Islamabad hosted the most senior in-person talks between Iran and the US since 1979.' writes Pedro Abramovay in the latest member exclusive RUSI Newsbrief.
Pakistan, as mediator between the US and Iran, but with nuclear obligations to Saudi Arabia, will need all its agility to avoid abundant pitfalls.
Read the latest RUSI Commentary by Tim Willasey-Wilsey CMG.
'Cyber competitions and exercises are not simply training environments but can also function as strategic infrastructure for developing offensive cyber capability.' writes Katy Harrington in the latest Cyber Effects Perspectives article.
In the latest episode of Suspicious Transaction Report host @keatingetom.bsky.social is joined by journalist @oliverbullough.bsky.social to discuss his latest book, ‘Everybody Loves Our Dollars: How Money Laundering Won’.
Listen to the episode: https://bit.ly/41FglPX
If the UK hopes to end ransom payments, it must build an ecosystem of accredited cyber incident responders to work with government agencies and move as quickly as criminal operators.
Read the latest RUSI Commentary by Rob Knake and Sezaneh Seymour.
'The strategic switch of the US to targeting Iran’s petrostate economy directly is a smart move. It is likely to destabilise the regime in the way that air bombardment has not.' writes Commodore (Ret’d) Steve Prest in the latest RUSI Commentary.
'. . . foreigners can use the smuggled wildlife to set up a legal ornamental plant or captive breeding business with minimal requirements, creating jobs and revenue in destination countries instead of the country of origin' write Jennifer Scotland and Samuel Sucre in the latest RUSI Commentary.
'Ambiguity is a Threat to the Implementation of the [Strategic Defence] Review'.
Revisit @mtsavill.bsky.social's #RUSICommentary on the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) ahead of Lord George Robertson's speech, former Secretary General of NATO and one of the authors of the SDR later today.
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We’re hiring an Events Assistant at RUSI.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy events team supporting the delivery of high-profile conferences, roundtables and helping deliver our events from start to finish.
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'UCAV/CCAs sit in an uncanny valley of costs and aspiration. In the performance triangle of speed, range and payload, upfront costs are unavoidable.' writes Christoph Bergs in his article for Calibre Defence.
World events and the oil price are likely to determine the future sanctions strategy of Ukraine’s allies. It is time to finally focus on crypto.
Read the latest RUSI Commentary by @keatingetom.bsky.social.
The next three weeks could change western security and the geo-political world forever if the Chagos ‘deal’ passes through UK Parliament.
Read the latest RUSI Commentary by Robert Midgley.
So what’s NATO ever done for the US? A good question this week as Secretary General Rutte met President Trump. In short, the alliance helps America protect prosperity at home, project power abroad & gain international legitimacy. My take for @deutschewelle.dw.com.
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In light of the recent reports of Russian submarine operations in waters north of the UK, make sure to watch this excerpt from an exclusive webinar in which Dr Sidharth Kaushal discusses factors involved in subsea cable sabotage.
RUSI Members can watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/4moeBEg
'If there is less confidence that the US would come to Europe's aid in the event of future war, then that does affect deterrence of Russia and indeed others.'
Watch @mtsavill.bsky.social interview with The Sun.
In the latest edition of Cyber Effects Perspectives, Tacita McCoy-Parkhill argues for the potential of 'Hunt Forward' operations in allied networks as a way for the UK to better integrate its defensive and offensive cyber capabilities.
Introducing the inaugural Lord Fisher Lecture, delivered by General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Navy on 29 April.
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'Ultimately, the EU AML Package may prove to be a well-intentioned reform that arrives at the wrong moment, risking slowing innovation when Europe can least afford it' writes Kinga Redlowska in the latest #RUSICommentary.
'For peninsula contingency planners, the implications are clear: the force that sits across from US and ROK Forces today is significantly more dangerous than the one that existed just two years ago.' writes Dr John Hemmings in the latest RUSI Commentary.
Energy supplies remain a key driver of geopolitical volatility, despite a US–Iran ceasefire.
In the latest RUSI Reflects, Dan Marks, Research Fellow for Energy Security, explores the implications of shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3PXmEvJ
In the latest episode of Talking Strategy Paul O’Neill CBE and Professor Beatrice Heuser are joined by Rear Admiral Archer M Macy Jr to discuss today’s military, organisational, human and cultural risks & opportunities in integrating forces for air & missile defence.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4mpYPc8
Listen to @mtsavill.bsky.social discuss the Iran ceasefire on BBC Radio 5 Live with Nicky Campbell.
Full episode available here: https://bbc.in/41hBuzA
'Mark Rutte is now one of the few European leaders, perhaps the only one, with whom President Trump speaks on a regular basis and whom he praises publicly. According to diplomats, Trump sometimes calls him several times a day.'
Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Oana Lungescu.
'Federal Reserve researchers have found that companies now increasingly invest in countries ideologically aligned with their home nation – with ideological distance, measured by UN voting patterns, significantly shaping FDI allocation.' write Lewis Sage-Passant & Colin Reed in the latest commentary.
