Team Leader: Dr Rowan Allport – Senior Fellow
Our research on security and defence focuses on analysis of Western foreign policy, international security issues and cyber-security. The group maintains a strong regional expertise on the MENA region.
Team Leader: Dr Rowan Allport – Senior Fellow
Our research on security and defence focuses on analysis of Western foreign policy, international security issues and cyber-security. The group maintains a strong regional expertise on the MENA region.
admin June 15, 2016 Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
House of Commons Defence Select Committee publishes HSC evidence on the British Army.
Read More »Davis Florick June 15, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The nobleness of defeating IS should not be questioned, but the long term impact of how victory is attained must be carefully evaluated.
Read More »Davis Florick May 31, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The current relationship between China and the US, albeit fractured, offers much to build upon.
Read More »Davis Florick May 6, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Rather than pursuing a more aggressive and bold approach, the Xi Administration seems to have opted for a conservative strategy.
Read More »Davis Florick May 1, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Moscow’s blatant disregard for its INF commitments combined with its handling of CFE and OST calls into question its willingness and long term belief in the utility of the current Euro-Atlantic stability framework.
Read More »Rowan Allport April 27, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The Pentagon must be granted sufficient funding to simultaneously fight today’s wars, prepare for contingences, fund modernisation and invest for the long term. But dysfunctional Washington politics stand in the way.
Read More »Davis Florick March 31, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
India and Japan have much to gain from cooperation considering that both seek to emerge as leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read More »Rowan Allport March 15, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Japan is embracing a role in the security order of South East Asia that it has long denied itself. Whilst it will never take over the role of the US in ensuring regional stability, the country is currently in the process of positioning itself as a leader in the drive to contain Beijing’s ambitions.
Read More »Davis Florick January 12, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Vietnam and China have long had a tumultuous relationship which, particularly in the current era, has witnessed considerable ebbs and flows.
Read More »Davis Florick January 4, 2016 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
For the foreseeable future, the nuclear non-proliferation community may be faced with mounting challenges from various Eurasian governments seeking to significantly alter geopolitical conditions.
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