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The UK should recognize a Palestinian state now The time is right to make this symbolically important move, says Bronwen Maddox, but that should not distract attention from the most urgent task of securing relief in Gaza.

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Independent Thinking: Will Trump deliver for Ukraine? Jaroslava Barbieri, John Lough and Samir Puri join the podcast to discuss whether Donald Trump is shifting his views on Ukraine and Russia.

Chatham House's Ukraine, Russia and global security experts join me as I guest host the think tank's podcast to look at whether or not Trump is for turning on Putin - www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/inde...

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‘There’s not going to be a Palestine left to recognize unless we get on with it’ – Dame Emily Thornberry, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, speaking at Chatham House.

Independent Thinking: Iran’s nuclear programme: destroyed, damaged or intact? Bronwen Maddox is in Jordan this week assessing the US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme, and their consequences. She is joined by Lina Khatib and Marion Messmer.

Iran's nuclear programme: Damaged, destroyed or intact - Chatham House's nuclear and Mideast experts assess #Israel #Iran www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/inde...

Congratulations to Reem Makhoul for winning a #NewsEmmys for a documentary about hunger in Gaza.

What is the Chatham House Rule? It's a guide for running an event that lets people speak more frankly. Because you can share what was said at the meeting, but not who said it. It's basically the one rule to bring them all (with apologies to JRR Tolkien). www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/cha...

US strikes on Iran: What next for Iran, Israel and President Trump? Tehran has few good options, but the US should not overplay its hand, says Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in Amman.

Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox is in the Mideast, assessing the impact of US and Israeli strikes in Iran. #israel #Iran www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/us-s...

US strikes on Iran: What next for Iran, Israel and President Trump? Iran has few good options, but the US should not overplay its hand, says Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox in Amman.

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YouTube video by Chatham House US should bomb Iran’s nuclear sites, says ex-MI6 chief John Sawers

US should bomb Iran’s deep nuclear sites but not seek regime change, ex-MI6 chief John Sawers tells Chatham House www.youtube.com/shorts/jnHbd...

Independent Thinking: What does the Iran–Israel war mean for the region and the world? Sanam Vakil, Renad Mansour, Mohammed Baharoon and Ksenia Svetlova join Galip Dalay to discuss the meaning of the war, prospects for de-escalation and the impact on the wider Middle East.

Israel-Iran podcast: Five Chatham House Mideast experts bring insights on the war that threatens to reshape the region. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/inde...

Trump must take control as Israel–Iran war threatens to escalate Washington is at risk of letting Israel drive the agenda in the Middle East, with potentially disastrous consequences.

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With strikes on Iran, Netanyahu has diverted criticism of Israel’s Gaza operations European and regional powers largely approve of efforts to prevent an Iranian bomb. So too do Israelis. But without US support to finish the job, the long-term prospects for that support look shaky.

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Israel’s strikes might accelerate Iran’s race towards nuclear weapons Many in Tehran will urge a redoubled effort to develop nuclear weapons, after Israel’s attacks once again exposed the weakness of Iran’s conventional deterrence.

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Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, has arrived at Chatham House. Professor Yunus will speak on the challenges facing Bangladesh. The livestream will go live at 11am BST. Watch him at:
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YouTube video by Chatham House Russia could use military force against NATO in five years - says NATO Chief

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NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Russia could use military force against alliance in five years In his Chatham House speech the Secretary General said he expects NATO states to commit to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence, arguing ‘America has carried too much of the burden for too long’.

"Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years. Five years. Let’s not kid ourselves, we are all on the Eastern flank now. " NATO Chief Mark Rutte to Chatham House www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/nato...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte – Building A Better NATO Mark Rutte will deliver a keynote speech on the priorities for the NATO Summit in The Hague.

Bookmark this link. Monday. 3.45pm. London time. Ahead of the NATO summit at which President Trump is likely to push for more spending by European countries, NATO chief Mark Rutte will talk exclusively to Chatham House about the alliance's future - www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/s...

Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web is a game-changer for modern drone warfare. NATO should pay attention The use of cheap drones to strike targets deep within Russia provides a blueprint for rapidly evolving modern warfare that should inform how states seek to defend themselves.

The Charge of the Light Drone Brigade - how Ukraine's cheap, AI-assisted drones are changing the face of warfare. Chatham House. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/ukra...

The UK Strategic Defence Review draws the right lessons from Ukraine – but still relies on continued US commitment Proposals to improve armed forces integration, harness new technology and boost societal resilience are the right lessons to draw from Ukraine. But much depends on spending, implementation, and a reli...

"The challenge now will be for the MOD to make the necessary spending choices". Chatham House experts on Britain's military in a world of drones, nukes, F35s... and Trump. www.chathamhouse.org/2025/06/uk-s...

Trump’s tariffs court challenge shows next 100 days will test executive authority The US Court of International Trade’s ruling against Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs provides another sign that his agenda will encounter more political, legal, and civic challenges in his second 100...

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I was part of the team behind the UK Strategic Defence Review: Here is what shaped our thinking The SDR’s vision calls for a revolution in how the UK finds, buys and uses technology to keep up with its adversaries.

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Independent Thinking: What's the future for Gaza? Yossi Mekelberg, Stephen Farrell, and Julie Norman join the podcast this week to discuss the proposed international peace plans for the Gaza Strip.

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Is Brexit finally done? Nine years after the Brexit vote, a new UK–EU deal promises smoother trade and deeper cooperation — but is it the end of the Brexit saga or just another chapter? Bronwen Maddox digs into what the deal

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Trump’s Middle East tour tells us he has forgotten about Gaza, much to Netanyahu’s delight | Yossi Mekelberg As thousands of IDF soldiers prepare to occupy the strip, the president is silent. Israel’s ultra-right could want nothing more, says Chatham House’s professor of international relations, Yossi Mekelb...

Chatham House's Yossi Mekelberg on Trump, Netanyahu and Gaza. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

India–Pakistan ceasefire remains shaky, with relations unlikely to return to status quo The risk of renewed hostilities will remain in the absence of meaningful political dialogue.

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An important @chathamhouse.org podcast this week with my colleagues @chietigj.bsky.social, @mgmessmer.bsky.social and @farrellreporter.bsky.social on the tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Trump’s Gulf trip will bring fanfare and mega deals – but meaningful regional progress looks uncertain Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE will seek to deepen ties with Washington – but tariffs and oil prices worry Gulf states, as does continuing violence in Gaza.

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