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Confronted by immediate and serious security challenges, both in East Asia and further afield, the Abe administration is promoting a more ambitious and assertive defence policy, says this new paper. Read.

  • At an event experts considered the implications of Hassan Rouhani's victory. And Claire Spencer argues that if Iran can break out of its economic cul-de-sac, it may emerge strengthened from the election.

  • With the US unwilling to depart from its policy of strategic patience, and North Korea resistant to Chinese instructions, hope for progress rests with South Korea, says John Swenson-Wright. Read.

  • This event will examine the limits of and justifications for government intervention in the market, and the economic costs and benefits of stringent competition enforcement. Details.

  • Harold Hongju Koh, former Legal Adviser to the US Department of State, considers international law and US foreign policy, including the use of drones and Guantanamo Bay. Listen.

  • James Sherr draws on his in-depth study of Russia over many years to explain and analyse the factors that have brought Russian influence back into play. Details.

  • Contradictory international objectives have thwarted diplomatic efforts to date, writes Claire Spencer, and Michael Williams argues that Iran must be part of the Geneva talks. More.

Forthcoming Events

  • Fee-paying or special invitation events

    Peter Carter, British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria (in Lagos) 
    Richard Fuller MP, Vice-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria 
    The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Roger Gifford
    Chair: Henry Bellingham MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Africa and Prosperity (2010-12)

  • Members event
    Iran After Ahmadinejad | Tuesday 18 June 2013 13:00 - 14:00
    Dr Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Reader in Comparative Politics and International Relations, SOAS
    Professor Ali Ansari, Director, Institute of Iranian Studies, University of St Andrews
    Shahram Chubin, Nonresident Senior Associate, Nuclear Programme, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
    Chair: Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News
  • Fee-paying or special invitation events

    HE Timothy Smart, British Ambassador to Madagascar
    Chair: Alex Vines, Research Director, Area Studies and International Law; Head, Africa Programme, Chatham House

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Mexico's Moment
HE Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico
Wednesday 19 June 11:00 - 12:00 BST

 

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