Publications and Commentary

How the Gulf is Keeping Water Security Fears at Bay

Water scarcity, although a relatively low priority, is still a concern for the Middle Eastern security agenda. Gulf states in particular can lead the way in ensuring that water co-operation replaces the threat of water conflict.

Latest analysis on upheaval in the Middle East

As the Middle East and North Africa continues to undergo significant upheaval, RUSI's network of experts offer incisive analysis of the latest issues.

The Structure of Iranian Politics

Powerful structural forces inside Iran, not individual personalities, have brought Tehran to the brink of confrontation with the international community over its nuclear programme. Hope lies with closer US-Iran contacts – but this will come at the expense of even greater tensions with Britain and Israel.

RUSI Gulf Security News - Latest

This regular bulletin provides a free synopsis of news and analysis relevant to the policy community in the Gulf. It covers a wide range of defence and security issues, alongside commentary and analysis from RUSI experts.

RUSI Publications

RUSI Publications

RUSI publications offer rigorous, timely and policy-relevant analyses of defence and security issues, written by the leading thinkers and practitioners in the field.

Approaching Iran and the Greater Middle East

As Iran chooses between incumbent Ahmedinejad and opposition favourite Mir Hossein Mousavi, a RUSI panel discusses the implications the result will have for international security. What will this mean for President Obama's new posture towards the Middle East?

RUSI Analysis

RUSI Analysis brings together RUSI's rich repository of expertise and insight for cutting edge analysis and commentary from the world's oldest defence and security think tank.