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Analysis: Aftershocks and Transitions: an Unashamedly Speculative Look at 2012 15 Dec 2011 by Shashank Joshi
If this year brought us an earthquake, then 2012 will be a year of aftershocks and transitions. Speculate as we might, we must still prepare for the predictable but watch for the surprises. India Central and South Asia Afghanistan Pakistan Egypt Middle East and North Africa The Gulf Region Libya Iran Iraq Middle East Peace Europe Pacific Americas

Analysis: Unmanned Systems: Confusing Ethics 20 Apr 2011 by Elizabeth Quintana
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have prompted widespread criticism, despite having proven their value in a variety of contexts. In many cases, their use may be the most logical - and safest - option. Technology Aerospace Law and Ethics Afghanistan Central and South Asia Pakistan Iraq Middle East and North Africa

Analysis: Oil Markets and the Arab revolutions 12 Apr 2011
The uprisings have affected the governments of some of the world's largest oil exporters. In the long-term, however, supply is unlikely to be affected. Information Global Security Issues The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa Libya Iran Iraq

Pictures_categories: Portrait of A Company 18 Jan 2011
In this exclusive photo essay, Susan Schulman captures the challenges - mental and physical - faced by Corunna Company both as they prepare for deployment and after they arrive in south-western Iraq in Autumn 2004. Military Personnel Land Forces Counter-insurgency Iraq Middle East and North Africa UK Europe

Analysis: What Now for Iraq? 30 Nov 2010
Eight months after Iraq’s deadlocked parliamentary elections, the new coalition government has finally taken shape with Nouri al-Maliki yet again at the helm. As the leaked US embassy cables show however, the current sectarian power-sharing agreement may further weaken the Iraqi government and strengthen Iran’s role in the region. Iraq Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Newsbrief: Iraq: Stability or Partition? 24 Nov 2010
Saudi efforts in forming a new Iraqi government could prove the difference Securing Britain Terrorism The Gulf Region Middle East and North Africa Iraq The War on Terror

Analysis: Conclusion of US Combat Mission in Iraq: Beginning of the End, or End of the Beginning? 24 Aug 2010
As the US government prepares for its 2011 withdrawal date from Iraq, the finishing post may be further than anticipated. Iraq Middle East and North Africa

RUSI Journal: The 'Irreducible Minimum': Al-Qa'ida in Iraq and the Effectiveness of Leadership Decapitation 22 Aug 2010
Leadership decapitation is unleashing a Hydra in Iraq, as Al-Qa'ida withstands the assassination of its top ranks Iraq Middle East and North Africa Terrorism Al-Qa'ida The War on Terror

News: General David Petraeus remarks at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 9 Jun 2010
General David H. Petraeus, the current Commander of US Central Command spoke at RUSI's Land Warfare Conference on 9 June 2010. General Petraeus spoke of the enduring relationship between British and US Armed forces. Defence Policy Land Forces UK Europe United States Americas Afghanistan Central and South Asia Iraq Middle East and North Africa

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

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