We seem to be at a moment when both sides are seeking to exit the current escalatory cycle
Julien Barnes-Dacey on the regional situation following the Israeli strike on Iran overnight
We seem to be at a moment when both sides are seeking to exit the current escalatory cycle
Julien Barnes-Dacey on the regional situation following the Israeli strike on Iran overnight
[Beijing’s] role has been less pronounced than many expected, and actually I think it’s undermined the sense of growing Chinese influence and confidence in the region
Julien Barnes-Dacey on China inaction on Iran and its undermined influence in the Middle East
Julien on criticising Jordan’s support for Israel against the attacks from Iran
Direct Iranian attacks on Israel are an unprecedented step in a steadily deepening and ever more direct regional war
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on the Iranian attack on Israel and its possible repercussions
The trajectory of the situation now depends on whether Israel feels the need to react, including through potential direct attacks on Iran
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on the scenario following the Iranian attack on Israel
There are those in the war Cabinet now who will be pushing for a wider campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah, against Iran itself to take advantage of this moment
Julien Barnes-Dacey on what Iran’s “unprecedented” attack on Israel means for escalation in the region, and how the West is assessing the situation
[Beijing’s] role has been less pronounced than many expected, and actually I think it’s undermined the sense of growing Chinese influence and confidence in the region
Julien Barnes-Dacey on China’s silence on the conflict in the Middle East
Iran’s nuclear programme has advanced pretty dramatically and with far less international oversight than at any point in its history since the US withdrawal from the JCPOA
Julien Barnes-Dacey on Iran’s nuclear programme
The Jordanian response was aimed more at preventing regional escalation than tightening up any strategic alliance with Israel
Julien Barnes-Dacey comments on the reaction of the Jordanian government on the Iranian attack on Israel
Julien Barnes-Dacey on European expectations of Israel to de-escalate after the Iranian attacks