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Knox Chitiyo obituary

Other lives: Expert on Zimbabwean political and economic affairs who became head of the Royal United Services Institute’s Africa programme

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4

US midterm elections 2026: A new Congress could change Trump's legislative agenda; what house control means for Washington

US midterm elections 2026: Forecasts suggest that Democrats could clinch around 226 seats in the House during the 2026 midterm elections, while the Senate election is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair. This period will be pivotal for Congress as it navigates funding the government and raising the…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islands

The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. Before the Red Sea offensive, the Houthis already controlled a large part of Yemen's north.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

How Dubai is trying to bring tourists and investors back after months of regional tensions

Dubai convened business leaders following Iran's strikes to mitigate economic fallout, pledging $681 million in support. While a preliminary peace deal eases immediate strains, restoring investor confidence requires sustained signals of authority response to future tensions. Analysts suggest more targeted incentives may be necessary for sectors like tourism and aviation…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Strait of Hormuz oil crisis: An opportunity for Syria?

In the show this week, we look at how Syria could benefit from the oil crisis triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran effectively closed the strategic waterway, Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas found itself emerging as a hub for crude oil transported overland from the UAE…

France 24 · Jun 4

Iran and the US both think they are winning the war. The truth is they are both losing

The current ceasefire has held just enough to prevent a return to all-out war, but neither side is close to achieving peace, says Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government'

Italy and Spain are calling on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, over his posting of a video showing detained Gaza-bound activists forced to their knees with their hands bound. The footage – which showed Itamar Ben-Gvir heckling activists while waving an Israeli flag – has prompted…

France 24 · May 21

Fallout from Iran war is ‘major new threat to foreign aid’

There are growing concerns that the economic fallout from the current conflict in the Middle East will push Gulf nations – who collectively provided more humanitarian aid than the US last year – turning away from foreign assistance

The Independent UK · Apr 23

The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase

The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the region, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

The war in Iran is ripping up the Gulf’s plan for stability

As missiles fall from the sky and energy infrastructure is targeted, the limitations of relying on the US for protection are becoming all too obvious, says Sanam Vakil of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20