[wanabidii] Islamic State; Iran's Nuclear Future; Iraq's Future

View in browser   |   Send to colleague PROGRAMME NEWSLETTER Middle East and North Africa Programme Dear Colleague, This month, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) programme assessed the threat of Islamic State and published a new research paper looking at Iran's nuclear future. Our recent event, held in association with the International New York Times, considered whether Iraq can survive as a nation under the new government. Also, an expert panel examined the long-term outlook for Gaza following the recent Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire. Building on this analysis, our forthcoming events will include a discussion with Gideon Levy and Yezid Sayigh on the future of the peace process and whether the two-state solution has been dealt a significant setback following recent events in Gaza. Many thanks for supporting the programme. Kind Regards, Helen Twist Manager Middle East and North Africa Programme The Threat of Islamic State   As the UK joins the US and regional allies in the fight against Islamic State, our experts analyse how the group has made territorial gains, the regional and international response and the global implications of the crisis. Read Jane Kinninmont on Arab support for the US in Syria > Read David Butter on targeting Islamic State's oil operations > More on 'The Threat of Islamic State' > Iran's Nuclear Future This paper examines the progress of the nuclear negotiation, considering the bids each side has made to the other during the talks and recommending how the gaps can be bridged to reach an agreement. Read the research paper > Watch the launch event video > Gaza: The Long-Term Outlook Following the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, the expert panel considers whether this will mean a lasting truce in Gaza, or if we can expect a similar conflict in a few years. The speakers examine the role of Egypt in brokering the deal and reflect on the humanitarian impact of the conflict and assess the outlook for reconstruction. Listen to the event > Can Iraq Survive? This panel discussion focusses on the viability of the Iraqi state and the ethnosectarian tensions that seem to be pulling the country toward a renewed civil war. The panellists assess whether the new Iraqi government can prevent the break up of the country, consider what an inclusive political solution would look like and whether international involvement can help defeat Islamic State. Watch the video > The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: No End in Sight? Tuesday 07 October | 18:00 - 19:00 Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz Yezid Sayigh, Senior Associate, Carnegie Middle East Center Chair: Dr. Claire Spencer, Head, MENA Programme, Chatham House Register for this event > Contact Saad Aldouri Administrator +44 (0)20 7957 5703 saldouri@chathamhouse.org Connect Forward this email | Unsubscribe