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Arctic Geopolitics

Andreas Østhagen, et al. | 2023.09.14

Tensions in the Arctic among great powers have increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But the unique status of the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard complicates this broad geopolitical framing of the region.

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Decoding Emerging Threats

Louise Marie Hurel | 2023.09.11

On 24 July 2023, RUSI and Estonia – with the co-sponsorship of the governments of Costa Rica and Vanuatu – organised a closed roundtable on “Decoding Emerging Threats: Ransomware and the Prevention of Cyber Crises”.

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No Place to Hide

James Gillespie | 2023.09.08

What does the Tornado Cash case mean for how DeFi platforms can be held accountable under anti-money laundering and sanctions laws?

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Maritime Reserves

Julian Brazier and Christopher Hockley | 2023.09.07

This paper examines whether and how the Maritime Reserves can bring extra fighting power at an affordable cost.

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Rearmament Plans

Paul O’Neill | 2023.09.06

With attention turning to rearmament as the global security situation deteriorates, NATO members will need to decide on the best model for replenishing their weapons and ammunition stocks should a major war occur. Stockpiles may not offer the best solution.

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Manufacturing Beyond Shores

Emma Hsu | 2023.09.06

This report draws on the Taiwanese experience of working with Chinese firms and focuses on nonlegal measures for Intellectual property (IP) protection in light of declining predictability in the Chinese legal system.

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Leverage U.S. Gov. Reporting

Anthony H. Cordesman | 2023.09.06

This report analyzes the current strengths and weaknesses of the U.S. government’s use of various key reporting to counter threats like those posed by Russia and China.

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Agile And Adaptable

Lisa Aronsson, et al. | 2023.09.06

This report assesses changes in the Russian military threat to NATO over the short term (two to four years), and it provides analysis on how the United States and NATO might adapt their strategies, planning, and posture in response.

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Wartime Transatlantic Defense

Cynthia Cook, et al. | 2023.09.05

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 set off a chain of events that has reverberated far beyond the borders of the conflict. Across Europe, a historic effort to rethink defense posture is underway as European states grapple with the implications of the conflict for their own security.

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The Islamic State In AFG

Stephen Reimer | 2023.09.05

This research briefing outlines major trends in the financial tradecraft of ISKP, how the branch factors into broader Islamic State financial networks, and how the group looks after its own financial needs.

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