In 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.

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Vietnam, unlikely US ally

The Guardian, 31 August 2010
Vietnam is taking a leaf out of China's book in building up its diplomatic alliances across the board, says Kerry Brown.

US will be a factor for years as Iraq remains turbulent

CNN, 31 August 2010
In The World Today, Rachel Schneller writes that any US withdrawal from Iraq must be responsible.

Europe needs you! (If you're a goldsmith or cook)

Associated Press, 27 August 2010
Vanessa Rossi says Europe is suffering from its failure to train enough young people in specialist sectors.

China gains ground in battle over Ghana's offshore oil

Christian Science Monitor, 26 August 2010
The days when you thought a Western oil company could call the shots in Africa are long gone, says Alex Vines.

US general knocks Afghanistan withdrawal hopes

The Daily Telegraph, 25 August 2010
The current plans for withdrawal are very optimistic and as they get closer everyone will see that, says Paul Cornish.

Are the British really so kind-hearted towards Pakistan?

The Economist, 24 August 2010
A Chatham House/YouGov poll found that Pakistan was viewed very negatively by British respondents.

Somali attack tests peacemakers' resolve

Reuters, 24 August 2010
After the Kampala bombing there's a sense in the region that African countries cannot stand idly by, says Sally Healy.

Crisis in Kashmir

Wall Street Journal, 24 August 2010
Islamabad is not about to take over Kashmir - according to a survey by Chatham House, just 2% of the population favors joining Pakistan.

Crossing the Line of Control

New Statesman, 23 August 2010
According to a Chatham House poll, only 1 per cent of the total population of Kashmir has been able to visit the other side in the past five years.

Who cares about Pakistan?

BBC News, 21 August 2010
The UK should be leading the aid effort, given the Pakistani diaspora here and the fact that we need Pakistan for the war in Afghanistan, says Marie Lall.

What will history make of the US mission in Iraq?

CNN, 19 August 2010
With the political stalemate in Iraq it's hard to be optimistic, says Robert Lowe.

Lebanese doubt Hariri tribunal will deliver justice

Reuters, 19 August 2010
Those who want the tribunal to succeed are losing hope because it's slow, bureaucratic and costly, says Nadim Shehadi.

After slow start, aid finally flowing to Pakistan

Associated Press, 19 August 2010
Even before the floods, corruption had hampered Pakistan's development programs and made countries less willing to give, says Gareth Price.

Deadly protest in Kashmir test India's inclusive ideals

The New York Times, 18 August 2010
A recent Chatham House survey found that no more than 7 percent of people in the most anti-India areas of Kashmir wanted to join Pakistan.

Coalition's difficulties in defence

BBC News, 18 August 2010
There is a possibility that after the defence review, the Armed Forces will never be able to do an Iraq or Afghanistan again, says Paul Cornish.