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Approaching Iran and the Greater Middle East
As Iran chooses between incumbent Ahmedinejad and opposition favourite Mir Hossein Mousavi, a RUSI panel discusses the implications the result will have for international security. What will this mean for President Obama's new posture towards the Middle East?
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Looks Ahead at RUSI
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Barham Salih, speaks at RUSI on his country's recent past and future prospects. Five years from now, he predicts, Iraq will be a dynamic, democratic and economically vibrant presence in the heart of the Middle East.
Bahrain Security Forum and Exhibition
The Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Bahrain - in association with the Royal United Services Institute - held its second international security summit in Bahrain on 24-25 February 2009.
New European Engagement with Iran
Professor Michael Clarke, Director of RUSI, commenced the RUSI Qatar Policy Dialogue with a talk on the prospects for renewed European engagement with Iran, in light of the new Obama Administration in the United States.
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US withdrawal from Iraq: the beginning of stability?
The date for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq has been dubbed the ‘National Day of Sovereignty’, but the quest for Iraqi stability is not over yet. Iraqi politicians...
Lebanese Elections: plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
The Lebanese elections were carried out peacefully, demonstrating progress in the democratic process, but a successful day of polling cannot completely cover remaining tensions between 'March 14' and 'March 8'....
A new dialogue? Obama’s Cairo speech
Obama’s Cairo speech has fulfilled the Obama administration’s determination to change in tone and substance the US dialogue with the Muslim world. It revealed an understanding of current...
Iran & America: The Clenched Fist Grasping an Olive Branch
The Obama Administration’s call for a fresh start with Iran have so far been met with hostility, a result of political battles within Iran’s governing faction. Yet the...
