Past events

At this research paper launch, experts and policymakers explore the paper’s findings in the context of recent developments in Iraq.

Representatives of the IMF, UN ESCWA, Bloomberg Economics and the American Enterprise Institute discuss prospects and challenges for GCC economies in the short and medium-term. 

Expert panellists discuss the different national positions of regional and international actors on the future of the Iran nuclear deal.  

A half-day virtual workshop to discuss the United States’ potential return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) following the inauguration of President Biden.

Panellists examine the causes and aftermath of the Arab Spring, with a particular focus on Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen.

Speakers discuss the trajectory of Turkey’s foreign policy in the MENA region, and consider the future of the country’s relations with Europe and the United States.

Chatham House experts explore the priorities and challenges for President Biden’s policy toward the MENA region.

This virtual conference, part of the Iraq Initiative, will bring together Iraqi and international policymakers, academics and activists to discuss the critical issues for Iraq as it navigates this challenging period.

Panellists assess Saudi Arabia’s G20 goals and achievements alongside domestic economic challenges, its future relationship with the United States and wider regional developments.

The 3rd November US presidential election is expected to significantly impact US policy towards the Middle East.

Since the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement in May 2018, the countries known as the E3 (France, Germany and the UK) have been under pressure from both Washington and Tehran.