

Dr Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi is Senior Research Fellow at the International Security Studies department at RUSI. Her research is... read more
Michael Stephens
The reconciliation between Qatar and its neighbours marks the end of a poorly considered diplomatic campaign and botched US policy. But the scars will endure.
Tags: Unpacking the MENA, The Gulf RegionCorey Hinderstein
The incoming Biden administration will face a difficult challenge to quickly implement a new US policy toward Iran. The most effective path will be to work with those who agree, and engage those who disagree, to develop and reach their policy goals.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicySanam Vakil
Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will be looking to influence the Biden administration’s Iran policy. Maintaining access to and engagement with these influencers will be important for the UK’s regional ties.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Iran, Iraq, UK, IsraelMichael Stephens
The reconciliation between Qatar and its neighbours marks the end of a poorly considered diplomatic campaign and botched US policy. But the scars will endure.
Tags: Unpacking the MENA, The Gulf RegionCorey Hinderstein
The incoming Biden administration will face a difficult challenge to quickly implement a new US policy toward Iran. The most effective path will be to work with those who agree, and engage those who disagree, to develop and reach their policy goals.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear PolicySanam Vakil
Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will be looking to influence the Biden administration’s Iran policy. Maintaining access to and engagement with these influencers will be important for the UK’s regional ties.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, United States, Unpacking the MENA, Iran, Iraq, UK, IsraelKasra Aarabi
Hossein Dehghan, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps heavyweight with strong ties to Hizbullah, has announced his candidacy for Iran’s 2021 elections. What would his presidency mean for Iran’s policies at home and abroad?
Tags: Iran, RUSI NewsbriefP Sadeghi and Jack Watling
It is hard for the Supreme Leader to change his position on major policy questions.
Tags: Iran's Nuclear Programme, Military Sciences, RUSI Journal, Iran, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, Middle East and North AfricaKenneth Freeman
If the US was to invade Iran, how much money, equipment and personnel would be required? This article suggests that the costs would be prohibitive and other methods of managing relations with Iran should be explored.
Tags: United States, US Defence Policy, Iran, RUSI Newsbrief, Global Security IssuesIranian experts offer their perspective on the incoming Biden administration after four tumultuous years under the leadership of Donald Trump.
Tags: Unpacking the MENAThis webinar explores the reactions to and implications for the MENA region of the US elections.
Tags: Unpacking the MENAThis webinar discussed the prospects of enhancing US-European cooperation on Iran after the US presidential election.
Tags: Unpacking the MENA
The Future of UK–EU Security Cooperation
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