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The Permanent Crisis: Iran’s Nuclear Trajectory
Jon Snow, David Miliband, Richard Dalton and Shashank Joshi discuss the ways forward for the Iranian nuclear crisis. ...
The Permanent Crisis: Iran’s Nuclear Trajectory
Jon Snow, David Miliband, Richard Dalton and Shashank Joshi discuss the ways forward for the Iranian nuclear crisis. ...
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On Course for Collision?
Iran's nuclear programme is becoming the most important international issue of this year, not just for the West but the international community as a whole. RUSI.org hosts analysis examining all dimensions of this on-going conflict.
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RUSI Newsbrief: Naval Iran in 2013: An Emerging Threat?
3 May 2013 by Frederic Ischebeck-BaumWhile Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz may prove a bluff, Iran’s developing naval capability should be a matter of concern
Maritime Forces Iran Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region
RUSI Newsbrief: Closing the 'Reciprocal Confidence' Gap with Iran
3 May 2013 The lack of progress at the Almaty talks points to a deep-seated problem: the continuing decline in reciprocal confidence
Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues European Union International Institutions Iran Middle East and North Africa United States Americas
Analysis: Al-Qa'ida and Iran: How Do We Deal With the Allegations?
2 May 2013 by Professor Ali AnsariRecent allegations by the Canadian authorities about Al-Qa'ida in Iran has ignited a flurry of commentary. Experience suggests however that the release of limited intelligence of this nature is fraught with dangers for the public trust and risks being counter-productive.
Terrorism Iran Middle East and North Africa North America Americas
RUSI Journal: Are Cyber-Weapons Effective? Assessing Stuxnet's Impact on the Iranian Enrichment Programme
29 Apr 2013 When news of Stuxnet first emerged, commentators highlighted its apparent effectiveness in stalling Iran’s nuclear programme. However, evidence suggests that this claim is easily refuted (Free Access)
Cyber Technology Iran Middle East and North Africa Israel United States Americas Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
News: Iranian nuclear programme may 'inadvertently' trigger military action
26 Apr 2013 Iran may inadvertently cross unclear US and Israeli 'red lines' with its nuclear programme and trigger military action, warns a new briefing paper by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
Middle East and North Africa Israel Iran Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
Analysis: Iran's Legal Challenge to Sanctions: Another Hurdle for Talks?
3 Apr 2013 While all eyes are on Almaty and Istanbul, what happens in Luxembourg and London might also affect nuclear talks with Iran. Sanctions are coming under successful legal challenge.
Iran Middle East and North Africa European Union International Institutions Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues
Analysis: Iran and the Iraq War of 2003: the Real Victor?
24 Mar 2013 by Professor Ali AnsariThe Iraq War emboldened hawks in the United States and Iran. Increasingly obsessed with each other, they shunned pragmatism for an ideology of confrontation which saw both sides expend political and economic capital they could not afford for ambitions that were beyond them.
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RUSI Newsbrief: Iran and the P5+1: The Long Road from Kazakhstan
8 Mar 2013 by Shashank JoshiWith the P5+1 offering a more generous package to Iran, what are the prospects for further diplomatic progress before the Iranian elections in June?
Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Iran Middle East and North Africa
Analysis: 'And the Best Film Goes to...' Argo Raises Awkward Questions and Consternation for Iran
27 Feb 2013 by Professor Ali AnsariThe Iranian regime is none too pleased with Argo winning best film at the Oscars. It feeds into Iranian conspiracy theories about the United States, and highlights the tricky role the current Supreme Leader had during the US Embassy Hostage Crisis of 1979.
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Analysis: To Be or Not to Be: Fact and Fiction in the Nuclear Fatwa Debate
25 Feb 2013 by Professor Ali AnsariThere has been much talk about a fatwa - a juristic ruling issued by Iran's Supreme Leader outlawing the use of nuclear weapons. But how binding is this ruling and has it actually been made?
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