

Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi is Senior Research Fellow at the International Security Studies department at RUSI. Her research is... read more
Ayatollah Khamenei has firmly rejected the prospect of direct US-Iran talks, but his remarks should be read in the context of Iran's fractured domestic politics. Iran's talks with the P5+1 must progress first.
Tags: Americas, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North AfricaThe deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey in response to the ongoing Syrian civil war makes sense strategically and underscores NATO's relevance. However, they also hamper Turkey's role to seek accommodation with her neighbours.
Tags: International Institutions, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaThe Syrian regime has accused Israel of, as yet, unconfirmed attacks against Syrian military installations. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that such a move will trigger a retaliation or threaten a regional war.
Tags: Middle East and North AfricaIn light of the established evidence, the Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel seems bizarre
Tags: Maritime Forces, Europe, Middle East and North AfricaThe end of ambiguity about Pyongyang's nuclear capacity raises fundamental questions affecting China, the United States, and the future of international non-proliferation strategy. Indirectly, these consequences could actually work to the advantage of the West in its attempts to prevent Iran 'going nuclear'.
Tags: Global Security Issues, Pacific, Middle East and North AfricaAfter a month long war, perhaps the most significant in the Middle East in its recent history, are we now witnessing a new regional order?
Tags: Middle East and North Africa
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