Reports
The EU, NATO and European security in a time of war
This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at a new political and military reality in Europe. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has established a new political and military reality in Europe. But the continent faces other challenges in the Western Balkans, the Middle East and Africa. Meanwhile, China poses increasing...
Radiological terrorism
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at the threat posed by radiological terrorism to the public, the economy and the environment. The report addresses the threat posed by radiological terrorism to the public, the economy, the environment, and the ecological systems across the globe. It also assesses the illicit transnational...
Indefensible
This report from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute looks at reforming the Ministry of Defence. The Adam Smith Institute’s latest discussion paper, written by Tim Ambler, proposes a number of reforms to improve the efficiency and value for money of the Ministry of Defence This paper is part of the Adam Smith Institute’s...
Myths and misconceptions around Russian military intent
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at how myths about Russia's military intent affect Western policy, and what can be done. This Chatham House research aims to address some of the longer-term conceptual challenges in understanding Russian hard power, which are not directly linked to current operations in Ukraine. It challenges some...
The personal touch
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how Britain’s values-based diplomacy can champion dissidents around the world. The Foreign Commonwealth, and Development Office “could and should have done more“ to stand up for dissidents around the world, particularly in China, according to a new report. In a paper authored for...
The role of the G7 in mobilizing for a global recovery
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at the Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership launched at the June 2021 G7 Leaders’ Summit. The Build Back Better World (B3W) partnership was launched at the June 2021 G7 Leaders’ Summit. The partnership was aimed at mobilizing an international response to immediate and long-term challenges...
Opposition in Russia to the invasion of Ukraine
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at how much of a threat opposition in Russia to the Ukraine invasion is to Putin’s regime? Vladimir Putin is terrified of telling the Russian public the truth: namely, that he has de facto launched a full-blown war against Russia’s neighbour – Ukraine, according...
The next front?
This report from UK think tank Civitas looks at Sino-Russian expansionism in the Arctic and a UK response. In this latest publication from the Defence and Security Unit (DSU) at Civitas, Robert Clark and Roberto White highlight the growing risks of Russian and Chinese expansion into the Arctic, calling for a new Canada, UK, US...
China and the transatlantic relationship
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at obstacles to deeper European–US cooperation over the rise of China. The rise of China is one of the greatest challenges for the transatlantic relationship. European countries and the US have similar concerns over China, but fundamental obstacles hinder a more joined-up approach. Although no longer...
Russia’s hybrid war against the UK
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at Russia's hybrid war against the UK and the fight back against the Kremlin. Western governments have been complacent about Russian hybrid warfare in the last 15 years, according to a newly published think tank report. At a geopolitical level, much has been written...
The militarization of Russian polar politics
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at addressing the growing threat of tension and confrontation in the Arctic and Antarctica. Russia’s policies for the polar regions overlap and are increasingly becoming militarized, as the perception of threats to Russian national interests grows. This has direct consequences for other polar nations and for...
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the global crisis
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at seven areas that will see totemic change as a consequence of Putin’s invasion. Russia’s invasion is a global event of rare magnitude that will send shockwaves to “every corner of the planet”. It will have ramifications every bit as significant as the fall...
Morpheus: The British Army’s next procurement failure
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at Morpheus, an ICT solution being procured by the Ministry of Defence. The Henry Jackson Society today publishes a report into Morpheus, an ICT solution being procured by the Ministry of Defence. Put simply, the ‘Morpheus’ system is a long-planned replacement for the communications...
The Ukraine war and threats to food and energy security
This report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at cascading risks from rising food prices and supply disruptions. Global resource markets are still reeling from the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the two countries are major suppliers of energy, food and fertilizers. Supply disruption and the sudden imposition, in response to the crisis,...
A weaker Russia and the West’s opportunity in the South Caucasus
This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society looks at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the region and where there may be opportunities for the West. In 2021 the Russian Federation, ever seeking to grow its influence and counter Western ‘aggression’, proposed a ‘3+3 Format’ that could be used to bind the region...