Nuclear talks with Iran – no summer lull for negotiators
The toughest hurdles in this marathon diplomacy track have only just been encountered
Middle East and North Africa
France’s fascination with Israel and Palestine
As bombs fall on Gaza, France's deep-rooted preoccupation with Israel and Palestine is causing division within French society
Iraq, ISIS, and the view from Washington
Following the advance of ISIS in north-west Iraq, Toby Dodge of the LSE analyses the situation there, while Jeremy Shapiro of the Brookings Institution…
This renewed violence suggests a bleak future for Palestinians and Israelis
A toxic cocktail of greater radicalisation, lack of mediators and Binyamin Netanyahu do not bode well for the region
10 Jul
Europe’s Unstable Periphery: What can the EU do?
The EU is facing unprecedented instability in its neighbourhood in the wake of the Ukraine crisis and the Arab uprisings, at a time when Washington is also pulling back from the world. We are organising a conference to rethink Europe's strategy and policy approach to its southern and eastern neighbourhoods.
The Islamic State’s 1001 resources
The jihadists have developed a comprehensive war economy that is fundamental to their strategy.
What price for a stable Egypt?
Those who hoped Morsi's overthrow would usher in order instead face a leadership that responds to economic and social challenges with abuses of freedom
Europe’s crises (part 1) – Ukraine and migration
Analysis of two of the crises facing Europe – Ukraine and migration – with President Toomas Ilves, Carl Bildt, Jo Johnson, Emma Bonino and…
How worried should we be about Al-Baghdadi’s new “Islamic State”?
The “Islamic State” caliphate declared by ISIS is a problem, but mainly for Iraq