PUBLICATIONS
Beyond the horizon: Revisionist states, middle powers and state threats in the Global South
The second in a series of synthesis papers, Matthew Redhead addresses middle powers as state threat actors. He describes the scope and nature of middle powers’ activities, identifying key actors and the state threats they undertake. He goes on to make observations for policymakers responding to middle power state threats.
Matthew Redhead (RUSI)
September 2025
The hidden front: Russia's ongoing state threats campaign
The fourth in a series of synthesis papers, Matthew Redhead addresses Russia as a state threats actor. He describes the scope and nature of Russian activity, providing an overview of actions which are varied, far-reaching and growing in number and aggression. He makes observations for policymakers and future discussion.
Matthew Redhead (RUSI)
September 2025
Velvet glove, iron fist: Understanding China’s use of state threats
The third in a series of synthesis papers, Matthew Redhead addresses China as a state threats actor. He describes the scope and nature of China’s activity, providing an overview of actions which, while more cautious than those of other revisionist states, are becoming more aggressive in some areas and have the potential for further escalation.
Matthew Redhead (RUSI)
September 2025
An absence of peace, a rumour of war: The problem of defining state threats
The first in a series of synthesis papers, Matthew Redhead addresses the definitions and conceptualisations policymakers use when addressing state threats. He offers a new model for thinking about state threats, as well as observations for future thinking.
Matthew Redhead (RUSI)
July 2025