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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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201305 NB Ischebeck Baum thumbnail RUSI Newsbrief: Naval Iran in 2013: An Emerging Threat? 3 May 2013 by Frederic Ischebeck-Baum
While 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
A Return to the East of Suez? UK Military Deployment to the Gulf Videos: A Return to the East of Suez? UK Military Deployment to the Gulf 29 Apr 2013
http://www.rusi.org/eastofsuez Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of RUSI, introduces RUSI's latest paper authored by Professor Gareth Stansfield and Saul Kelly. The paper examines the UK's possible strategic re-assessment, focusing for the first time since the 1970's, a global role east of the Suez Canal. UK Europe Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region
Kuwaiti Towers Analysis: Kuwait's Self-Flagellation Continues 24 Apr 2013 by David Roberts
Kuwaiti politics is at standstill, even though an opposition election boycott in December 2012 led to a pro-government Kuwaiti Parliament. The deadlock is set to continue outside parliament as support for Musallam Al Barrack, the leading opposition personality grows. The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa
Yemen Protest Analysis: The Strategic Vacuum in Yemen 13 Mar 2013
Delegates at a ministerial conference in London on 7 March were urged to release more funds to help Yemen. However, such funds will be divested in a strategic vacuum, and paves the way for a perfect storm for Yemen and the International community. Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region
House of Commons News: Evidence to House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on Saudi Arabia 6 Mar 2013 by Dr Jonathan Eyal
Dr Jonathan Eyal, Senior Research Fellow and RUSI's Director of International Security Studies gave evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on the UK's relations with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region
Qatar Flag 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
Willis_thumbnailjpg RUSI Newsbrief: Governing by Committee? Britain’s Bahrain Policy Under Scrutiny 15 Nov 2012 by Matthew Willis
What role will the current UK Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry play in terms of facilitating discussion – and a potential re-evaluation – of Britain’s relations with Bahrain? The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa
Syrian Flag Analysis: Syrian Politics in Doha 14 Nov 2012 by Michael Stephens
The latest attempt to unite Syria’s opposition, with US and Qatari support, has led to the creation of a new Syrian coalition. To succeed, they need the buy-in of as many Syrian stakeholders as possible, as well as a concrete mechanism for governing the country and bringing the civil war to an end. The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa Syria
Eurofighter Analysis: Britain and the Gulf States 7 Nov 2012
The UK Prime Minister’s visit to the Gulf region was dominated by the need to solidify defence ties and repair recently strained political relations. By Mohammed Shakeel The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa UK Defence Equipment and Acquisitions Global Strategy and Commitments
Kuwaiti Towers Analysis: Kuwait Enters an Uncertain and More Violent Era 25 Oct 2012 by David Roberts
Kuwait’s opposition have announced they are boycotting upcoming Parliamentary elections after an Emiri decree changed the election law. This will worsen the political divide and escalate the violence of clashes. The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa
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