[wanabidii] The future of Iran nuclear negotiations, plus...

US defense secretary, Abdullah Gul, Chatham House Prize View in browser   |   Send to colleague Dear Colleague, This week, Chatham House researchers examine the future of negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, drawing lessons from US-Soviet negotiations 25 years ago and exploring the political power of Iran's president. Melinda Gates received the Chatham House Prize 2014 and discussed her approaches to combating poor health and extreme poverty. Chatham House Prize 2010 winner Abdullah Gul sat down to discuss challenges facing Turkey and the wider region. Plus, Jacob Parakilas analyses who will replace Chuck Hagel as US defense secretary. The Extension of Iran Nuclear Negotiations In the midst of any disappointment at a failure to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme, a lesson from US-Soviet negotiations should be remembered: trust takes time, writes Heather Williams. Also, a new paper considers how powerful President Hassan Rouhani is within Iran's unique political system. Read the expert comment> Read the paper 'How Powerful is Rouhani in the Islamic Republic?'> Abdullah Gul on Challenges for Turkey and the Wider Region The former president of Turkey and Chatham House Prize 2010 winner discussed the challenges facing his country, its neighbours and its allies - including the threat of Islamic State and the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine - with Chatham House Director Dr Robin Niblett. Watch the video> Why Did Obama Push Chuck Hagel Out? Jacob Parakilas discusses why replacing the defense secretary might be more difficult than the White House anticipates. Read the article> Chatham House Prize 2014 - In Conversation with Melinda Gates Melinda Gates, winner of the Chatham House Prize 2014, visited Chatham House for a discussion moderated by Director Dr Robin Niblett. In the evening, she was presented the award by HRH The Duke of Cambridge at a ceremony at Banqueting House. Watch the videos> Fixing Failed States: From Theory to Practice Thursday 4 December | 18:00 - 19:00 Ashraf Ghani, President, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Chair: Michael Keating, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Chatham House Register for this event> Connect Forward this email | Unsubscribe