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Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

New Atlanticist
Sep 19, 2025

Three things to note in the UK’s new Defence Industrial Strategy

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Deborah Cheverton

“Defence is an Engine for Growth,” according to an important new British military strategy published on September 8.

Defense Industry
Defense Policy

Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

New Atlanticist
Jul 17, 2025

Macron and Starmer have a plan to reset Anglo-French relations. What’s in this ‘Entente Industrielle’?

By
Philippe Dickinson

The French president’s three-day trip to the United Kingdom saw several notable and welcome announcements. But the real test will be what comes next.

Defense Industry
France

Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

New Atlanticist
Jun 4, 2025

The UK Strategic Defence Review lays out an ambitious roadmap for reform. Will the government deliver?

By
AM Sir Christopher Harper, KBE, RAF (Ret.)

The review is a positive step toward revitalizing the United Kingdom’s defense posture, but its success will depend on funding and follow-through.

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Dec 4, 2015

Ashooh on UK Parliament Vote to Strike ISIS in Syria

By Jessica Ashooh

Middle East Strategy Task Force Deputy Director Jessica Ashooh joins Al Jazeera to discuss the UK Parliament’s vote to authorize air strikes against ISIS in Syria:

Syria
United Kingdom

Bremain vs Brexit

Dec 2, 2015

Tea Time in the Union

By Global Business and Economics

As Cameron continues to walk the tight rope on Brexit, it is worth considering those Britons living abroad.

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Europe & Eurasia
French snipers training in Great Britain, Feb. 16, 2012

NATOSource

Nov 25, 2015

The Unbearable Lightness of European Defense

By Daniel Keohane, Carnegie Europe

France may end up feeling—to paraphrase novelist Milan Kundera—the unbearable lightness of European defense. There are at least four reasons for this.

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France
UK Prime Minister David Cameron, May 8, 2015

NATOSource

Nov 23, 2015

The Role of NATO in the UK’s New Strategic Defense and Security Review

By UK Government

[T]his document sets out our National Security Strategy for the coming five years, and how we will implement it. It presents a clear vision for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom, with global reach and global influence….

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Nuclear Nonproliferation

Bremain vs Brexit

Nov 18, 2015

Considering Brexit

By Nico Catano

On November 10th, Downing Street released David Cameron's long awaited letter to European Council President Donald Tusk on Great Britain's envisioned reforms to the European Union (EU). With a portion of the ruling Conservative party desiring an EU exit, as well as the rising prominence of the UK Independence Party, unity should not be taken for granted.

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Bremain vs Brexit

Nov 10, 2015

David Cameron Wants EU to Reform. Will He Get His Way?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

British Prime Minister unlikely to get his way on curbing welfare payments to EU migrants, says Atlantic Council’s Fran Burwell British Prime Minister David Cameron will likely get some of his demands for reform of the European Union, but on at least one — curbing welfare payments for EU citizens migrating to the United Kingdom […]

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In the News

Nov 9, 2015

Hellyer: Egypt Can’t Blame Everyone Else

By H.A. Hellyer

Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer writes for Al Arabiya News on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to the United Kingdom:

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United Kingdom

In the News

Nov 7, 2015

Hellyer on UK-Egypt Relationship

By H.A. Hellyer

BBC quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer on the impact of the crash of a Russian airliner jet on relations between the United Kingdom and Egypt:

North Africa
Russia

EconoGraphics

Nov 6, 2015

The Steady Rise of Europe’s Fringe

By Nico Catano

The past five years have forced the European Union to face significant challenges both internally and externally — from the recession to the ongoing migrant crisis.

Economy & Business
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 3, 2015

Hellyer on President Sisi’s UK Visit

By H.A. Hellyer

The Guardian quotes Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Senior Fellow H.A. Hellyer on the current nature of the UK-Egypt relationship and possible impact of Egyptian President Sisi’s visit to London:

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