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Research Briefing

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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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In brief: Arab uprisings 2011

Wednesday, 15 June, 2011

A very brief survey of developments in the Arab world in 2011
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Killing Osama bin Laden: has justice been done?

Monday, 16 May, 2011

The US government has asserted that by killing Osama bin Laden on 1 May 2011, justice has been done. Its view is that the killing was clearly lawful. But the nature, timing and location of the killing have raised various questions under international law. The killing also has possible implications for future policies towards al-Qaeda as well as Libya and other countries.

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