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    Power struggle in Iran

    Thursday, 28 July, 2011

    This note looks at the internal politics of Iran and, in particular, the recent split in the conservative camp between supporters of Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei and the President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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    • Institutions
    • Middle East
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    Iran’s nuclear programme: an update

    Thursday, 21 July, 2011

    Shortly after taking office, US President Obama gave negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme one year to produce results, promising to push for a new set of United Nations sanctions if there was no progress. The E3+3 countries, France, Germany and the United Kingdom plus China, Russia and the United States reached agreement on a fourth round of sanctions in June 2010 This note looks at Iran’s nuclear programme, the effects of UN, US and EU sanctions and possible alternative approaches to the problem.

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    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
    • Middle East
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    CDC Group PLC (formerly the Commonwealth Development Corporation)

    Friday, 08 July, 2011

    This note describes the current purpose and structure of CDC, and discusses its financial performance and contribution to international development.

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    • International development
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    Progress of the Afghan conflict: recent commentaries

    Tuesday, 05 July, 2011

    This note is a compilation of excerpts from a variety of official and think tank publications on the progress of and outlook for the west’s strategy in Afghanistan.

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    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
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    The International Criminal Court: new crimes and a new Prosecutor

    Tuesday, 28 June, 2011

    As the International Criminal Court (ICC) moves towards opening its fourth trial, its jurisdiction is being widened and its most public face, the ICC Prosecutor, is about to be replaced at the end of his term.

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • International organisations
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    Equatorial Guinea: a quick introduction

    Friday, 24 June, 2011

    Equatorial Guinea is often cited as a classic example of the ‘resource curse’ which can strike poor countries with weak formal institutions when oil is discovered. This note provides a brief introduction to Equatorial Guinea, including UK and EU relations with the country.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Uprising in Tunisia

    Thursday, 16 June, 2011

    This note describes the background to the riots in Tunisia, the recent series of events leading to the flight of the president, the interim government and progress towards elections.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    In brief: Arab uprisings 2011

    Wednesday, 15 June, 2011

    A very brief survey of developments in the Arab world in 2011

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Unrest spreads to Syria

    Friday, 10 June, 2011

    This note looks at the background to the recent unrest in Syria and analyses briefly the threats to the regime and its sources of strength, and the position of western governments towards the regime.

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
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    In brief: Burma’s ‘discipline-flourishing democracy’

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2011

    This note reviews developments in Burma since the November 2010 elections.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Elections
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
    • Parliament
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    Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill

    Wednesday, 01 June, 2011

    This briefing on the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill has been prepared for the second reading debate on the Bill in the House of Commons. This is due to take place on 7 June 2011

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
    • Security
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    Progress in Egypt?

    Tuesday, 24 May, 2011

    The note looks at the constitutional referendum held in Egypt and on political developments in the country.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
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    Declaration 25 of the Treaty on European Union: Danish Territories and whaling

    Tuesday, 24 May, 2011

    Denmark has invoked Declaration No. 25 TEU in support of the whaling activities of its territories, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Denmark’s reliance on this Declaration at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has prevented the EU from presenting a more united stand on whaling issues at the IWC.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • EU law and treaties
    • International law
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    The European Union at the United Nations

    Friday, 20 May, 2011

    In May 2011 the United Nations General Assembly voted in favour of Resolution A/RES/65/276, which granted the EU the right to speak at the United Nations. This Note looks at the background to the vote and the issues involved.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU institutions
    • International organisations
    • The EU
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    Hamas, Fatah and the Middle East Quartet principles

    Tuesday, 17 May, 2011

    This note briefly considers the Middle East diplomatic Quartet, composed of the US, the UN, the EU and Russia, and its three principles governing engagement: the renunciation of violence, the recognition of the State of Israel and the acceptance of previous diplomatic agreements.

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    • Institutions
    • Middle East

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