As Britain gets set to leave the EU, opportunities in the Middle East beckon.
Articles tagged: ‘UK’
Justice in Bahrain
Posted onA decision by a Bahraini court to reimpose the death penalty on two men whose convictions for the murder of a police officer are highly suspect raises questions about the UK’s role in efforts to reform Bahrain’s judiciary.
Journalism under assault in Libya, the UAE and the UK
Posted onThree recent cases highlight the dangers for journalists and academics who analyse and cover the MENA region.
Of politics and anti-Semitism
Posted onA US presidential executive order and a declaration by the British government signal that the definition of what constitutes anti-Semitism is about to be significantly broadened.
Syria – cards reshuffled
Posted onSyria – US permits and then opposes Turkish assault on the Kurdish north. Fears that IS may rise from the ashes.
The Libyan blind alley
Posted onHaftar’s military operation to take Tripoli seems to have failed. His foreign supporters. Need for an international conference and a political solution.
Saudi Arabia – no war fever
Posted onThe practical and political consequences of the Abqaiq raid still not worked out. Iran blamed.
BDS in the USA and Europe
Posted onDiscussion of BDS in Congress stalled. Some action in England. For Germany BDS is anti-Semitic.
Israeli elections, Palestine and Britain
Posted onFollowing elections likely Israeli government move towards annexation. Time to recognise Palestine.
Abqaiq and Khurais
Posted onHouthis claim the attack on Saudi oil facilities, Pompeo blames Iran, Trump hesitant. A major blow.