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Monday 6 July 2009 toIn the News
Each year Chatham House experts, speakers and publications contribute to around 5000 interviews and articles in the national and international media. The list below is a short selection of contributions in recent days and weeks.
Russia and Britain: A Relationship Separate from the USA?
The Daily Telegraph, 3 July 2009
The UK, thanks to its long history with Russia, has its own priorities, separate from the US's needs and desires, writes James Nixey.
How Should Europe Respond to Iran?
TIME, 2 July 2009
Iran is lashing out and fabricating various allegations. But this will harm Iran more than it harms the EU, says Sir Richard Dalton.
The Facts of the Election are Disputed. Iranians Can Make the Next One Better
The Guardian, 1 July 2009
A Chatham House paper on Iran's election results notes that turnout in two provinces, Yazd and Mazandaran, was more than 100% of eligible voters.
Somali Children Being Forced into War
The Independent, 29 June 2009
The charge against the Sharif government in Somalia is that it is an international stooge, says Roger Middleton.
Are We Getting Ready for the Wrong War?
The Observer, 28 June 2009
Rivalries within the armed services have weakened the MoD's ability to plead its case inside government, says Paul Cornish.
ID Cards Planned for India's 1.1 Billion
The Independent, 27 June 2009
A system of national ID cards in India could be used as a security measure by the government, leaving many stateless people in limbo, says Charu Lata Hogg.
Have Faith in Zimbabwe's Resurrection
The Guardian, 25 June 2009
Zimbabwe is in a difficult transition and requires massive moral and material support, said Morgan Tsvangirai at a Chatham House event.
A Better Way to Promote Financial Stability
The Financial Times, 24 June 2009
For crisis prevention, a non-political MPC, with clear lines of responsibility and transparent procedures would be a major improvement, writes DeAnne Julius.
The Arab World Reacts (or Doesn't)
The New York Times, 24 June 2009
Arabs are subdued in their reactions to Iranian's turmoil, wondering why their own struggles have been ignored by the West, writes Rime Allaf.
Viewpoints: Pakistan's Extremist Threat
BBC News, 24 June 2009
What is most dangerous, is the gradual spread of radical Islamist ideas in Pakistan, writes Gareth Price.
Iranian Moves Against Britain Reflect Old Suspicions
Reuters, 24 June 2009
The strained relationship between the UK and Iran has a lot to do with Iran trying to create national unity by creating a common external enemy, says Claire Spencer.
Plans to Crack Down on Online Criminals with 'Cybercrime' Units
The Times, 24 June 2009
A Chatham House report, Cyberspace and the National Security of the UK, said the cyber world was a tempting and lucrative target for the modern criminal enterprise.
Top Clerical Council in Iran Rejects Plea to Annul Vote
The New York Times, 23 June 2009
A Chatham House and University of St Andrews paper says that for Ahmadinejad to win he would have had to have garnered the votes that went to Rafsanjani in 2005.
Why Europe is Talking Tougher than Obama on Iran
TIME, 22 June 2009
The Obama administration is playing it absolutely right: any public denunciations could damage Obama's efforts to coax Iran out of its defensive posture, says Director Dr Robin Niblett.
Iran Council Finds Some Poll Irregularities
The Wall Street Journal, 22 June 2009
A Chatham House paper raises questions about excessive turnout based on voter returns and census data.
Iran: Independent Study Finds Irregularities in Election Results
Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2009
Chatham House has published a study indicating irregularities in Iran's disputed June 12 election.
Claims of Vote-Rigging in Iran Backed by Analysis
The Times, 22 June 2009
Claims that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election was rigged have been bolstered by an analysis of the official results by a paper by Chatham House and the University of St Andrews.
Survey Raises Questions About Iran Vote Results
CNN, 22 June 2009
A survey, by Chatham House and the University of St Andrews, of Iran's election results, raises 'serious questions' about the victory of Ahmadinejad.
Iran Opposition Calls Rally to Mourn Dead
CBS News, 18 June 2009
Mousavi doesn't want to topple Iran's theocracy, but his allegations of vote fraud could undermine the authority and respect of Khamenei, says Director Robin Niblett.
Iranian Opposition Plan Further Protests
Bloomberg, 17 June 2009
Repression of public dissent in Iran may undermine the unity of the state, says Claire Spencer.
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