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RUSI Newsbrief: India-Israel: A Robust Strategic Partnership 20 May 2010
India and Israel are strengthening a surprisingly robust alliance – albeit behind closed doors India Central and South Asia Middle East and North Africa Terrorism International Responses

RUSI Newsbrief: The Republic of Korea’s Nuclear Contract in the UAE 20 May 2010
South Korea manages to turn heads by securing a lucrative nuclear contract in the UAE Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues Pacific Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Newsbrief: Sahel-Sahara: Towards a Pan-Regional Security Alliance 20 May 2010 by Dr Knox Chitiyo
The Algiers summit has finally produced some substance for meaningful co-operation. It could mean a new start for regional security Terrorism Africa Middle East and North Africa Libya

News: Euro-Mediterranean Security: Moroccan and British Perspectives 23 Mar 2010
Seeking updated perspectives on security co-operation in the Mediterranean, RUSI held in March 2010 a high-level conference in Rabat in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London. Europe Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Newsbrief: A Regime in Transition: Mubarak’s Dilemma 17 Mar 2010
The political landscape in Egypt is shifting. However, democratic reforms are required if its coming election is to match expectations at home and abroad Middle East and North Africa Egypt

Analysis: Iraq's elections - between opportunities and challenges 17 Mar 2010
The importance of Iraq's national elections on 7 March cannot be over-estimated. While the ballots continue to be counted and discussions of possible alliances to form Iraq's next government ensue, it is pertinent to assess the electoral process itself and the next political stage of Iraq's infant democracy. Iraq Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Blair was 'optimistic not criminal' 29 Jan 2010 by Professor Michael Clarke
Tony Blair's evidence to the Iraq inquiry may focus on the legality of the war. But he is guilty of confused optimism rather than an urge to behave illegally. UK Europe Iraq Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Newsbrief: India and Iran: A Pragmatic Alliance 26 Jan 2010 by Shashank Joshi
India’s traditional emphasis on foreign policy autonomy means that its deepening military and security ties with Iran should not be viewed as a surprise India Central and South Asia Middle East and North Africa Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Strategy Global Security Issues

RUSI Newsbrief: Yemen: Approach with Caution 26 Jan 2010
A knee-jerk, militarised response is not the answer. Sophisticated understanding of insecurity within a wider regional framework is required. Terrorism Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Newsbrief: The EU and the Middle East: An Elusive Partnership 26 Jan 2010
Divisions between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ Europe about Israel are undermining the EU’s potential as an effective regional mediator in the peace process European Union International Institutions Middle East and North Africa Middle East Peace

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