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Analysis: An Insight into Jihadist Strategy in the Sahel 14 Feb 2013 by Professor Michael Clarke
The revelation of documents from fleeing jihadists in Mali reveals a centrally-directed attempt to achieve all the old Al-Qa'ida ambitions: to ally with other political movements in order to hijack them. Terrorism Sahel Africa

Analysis: The Death of Nuclear Talks with North Korea 14 Feb 2013 by Edward Schwarck, Andrea Berger
North Korea’s latest nuclear test has resulted in a familiar chorus of international condemnation. Surprisingly, the only meaningful change in rhetoric has come from the regime itself. Pyongyang now implies its nuclear programme is no longer up for negotiation. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific

Analysis: What Does North Korea's Warhead Test Tell Us About its Nuclear Capabilities? 12 Feb 2013 by Hugh Chalmers
Seismic signals detected around the world indicate that North Korea has successfully conducted its third nuclear test, and taken a step towards a more potent nuclear deterrent. But without more information, it is very hard to say just how big this step is. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues North Korea Pacific

Analysis: Khamenei, US-Iran Talks, and the Nuclear Dispute 7 Feb 2013 by Shashank Joshi
Ayatollah Khamenei has firmly rejected the prospect of direct US-Iran talks, but his remarks should be read in the context of Iran's fractured domestic politics. Iran's talks with the P5+1 must progress first. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues United States Americas Iran Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Is Qatar Sponsoring Al-Qa'ida in Mali? 7 Feb 2013 by David Roberts
There have been many reports circulating that Qatar is directly or indirectly supporting terrorist groups in Mali, having asserted its influence in the rest of North Africa. But there would be no logical reason for Qatar to be involved or gain in meddling in Mali's affairs. The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa Sahel Africa

Videos: Panel - The Permanent Crisis: Iran's Nuclear Programme 7 Feb 2013
Jon Snow, David Miliband and Shashank Joshi discuss the ways forward for the Iranian nuclear crisis. Iran Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Suicide Blast in Ankara: Turkey's Terrorism Dilemma 6 Feb 2013
A suicide blast outside the US Embassy in Ankara on 1 February will lead to further pressure on the Turkish government to crackdown hard on all terrorist groups, including the PKK whom the government is trying to negotiate with. Turkey Europe

News: RUSI experts give Parliamentary Evidence on Iran nuclear programme 6 Feb 2013
RUSI experts Shashank Joshi and Professor Ali Ansari give evidence to the House of Commons Foreig Affairs Committee. Iran Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Turkish Delight? The Deployment of Patriot Missiles to Turkey Poses Further Questions than Answers 6 Feb 2013 by Avnish Patel
The deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey in response to the ongoing Syrian civil war makes sense strategically and underscores NATO's relevance. However, they also hamper Turkey's role to seek accommodation with her neighbours. NATO International Institutions Syria Middle East and North Africa Turkey Europe

Analysis: A Parliamentary Benchmark for UK Defence Acquisition Policy 5 Feb 2013 by Dr Henrik Heidenkamp
For many years, British defence acquisition has been mired in problems and controversy. Now, the House of Commons Defence Select Committee has issued a new report, generating a coherent target list and creating a parliamentary benchmark for defence acquisition policy. UK Europe Defence Management

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