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How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies

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By Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College The latest escalation in the Middle East is in many ways the inevitable culmination of a long-simmering rivalry. Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons capability and Israel’s determination to stop that from happening meant that such an outcome was always in the cards. But it also provides … Continue reading “How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies”

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Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?

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By Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney As thousands of Australian citizens and permanent residents stuck in Iran and Israel continue to register for repatriation flights, the government is scrambling to find safe ways to evacuate them. With the airspace over both countries closed, the … Continue reading “Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?”

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Why Israel — and potentially the U.S. — are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran

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By James Horncastle, Assistant Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Israel is increasing its calls on the United States to become involved in the conflict. Former Israeli officials are appearing on U.S. news outlets, exhorting the American public to support … Continue reading “Why Israel — and potentially the U.S. — are sure to encounter the limits of air power in Iran”

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What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises

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By Geraint Hughes, Reader in Diplomatic and Military History, King’s College London At the time of writing, US President Donald Trump is deliberating over whether to join Israel’s air campaign to destroy Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons programme. This is already a contentious issue within Washington DC and the Trump administration. But if the president decides … Continue reading “What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises”

Citizen Journalism

‘It’s the most significant intervention from the US president in the past few days’ Donald Trump has said he will make a decision on Iran ‘within two weeks’. Elsewhere, David Lammy has met with Marco Rubio. @Stone_SkyNews rounds up the latest devel

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‘It’s the most significant intervention from the US president in the past few days’ Donald Trump has said he will make a decision on Iran ‘within two weeks’. Elsewhere, David Lammy has met with Marco Rubio. @Stone_SkyNews rounds up the latest developments from Washington ⬇️

Citizen Journalism

Much of the international community is continuing calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Speaking to our political editor @BethRigby, the French ambassador to the UK called on both sides to step back. Israel-Iran live:

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Much of the international community is continuing calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Speaking to our political editor @BethRigby, the French ambassador to the UK called on both sides to step back. Israel-Iran live: https://t.co/FZ5QW8m5aM https://t.co/DutwREygBX