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.
Irena Baboi February 3, 2017 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The past two months of political events in Romania offer an accurate image of the inner workings of and flaws within the country's system as a whole.
Read More »Davis Florick January 30, 2017 Latest Articles, Security and Defence
As the Obama Administration’s time in office came to a close, there is prudence in assessing the “Pivot to Asia.”
Read More »Davis Florick January 7, 2017 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The recent agreement between Japan and South Korea to improve sharing of intelligence information marks an inflection point in bilateral relations. Brought together by Pyongyang’s belligerence, Seoul and Tokyo have found common ground and an impetus for more significant cooperation.
Read More »Kalyani Subbiah December 17, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
India's campaign against fake currency is likely to have a significant short-term impact of terrorist funding, but only a more comprehensive approach can provide a long term solution.
Read More »Davis Florick December 10, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
By gaining separation today, the US will be in a better position to negotiate with the Philippines from a position of strength tomorrow.
Read More »Rowan Allport November 19, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Facing a $1 trillion bill to recapitalise its nuclear triad, the US should now seek to assess the purpose for which it is sustaining its nuclear force not just in the context of symbolism, but for the practical value it can provide to the defence of its interests.
Read More »Kalyani Subbiah November 13, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
In the world of realpolitik, President Duterte needs to repair the country’s relations with its only bulwark, the US, unless it wishes to grant its territorial claims to China on a silver platter.
Read More »Irena Baboi November 1, 2016 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
On 6 October, the European Union launched its European Border and Coast Guard. But the force is not the solution that will end the migration crisis – it is merely the first step in a long-lasting and highly complex process.
Read More »Davis Florick October 25, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
jn Japan's options going forward in dealing with belligerent neighbour North Korea.
Read More »Rowan Allport October 20, 2016 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
For a brief period after SDSR 2015, it looked like the British Army might be about to enjoy a mini-renaissance. But in a even if it proves possible to drastically improve the mass, readiness and combat support of the deployable force, the planned reforms may do little to solve the deeper problems the Army faces.
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