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Chris Doyle
Chris Doyle is director of the London-based Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU). He has worked with the council since 1993 after graduating with a first class honors degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Exeter University. He has organized and accompanied numerous British parliamentary delegations to Arab countries.
Twitter: @Doylech
Latest published
107th anniversary of Balfour Declaration comes at a bitter moment
Boris Johnson, the former British prime minister and foreign secretary, is not known for his sophisticated understanding of the Middle East, or for his dedication to truth and accuracy.
Syria facing new crisis due to Israel’s war on Lebanon
With most of the focus today on Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Syria is one Middle Eastern front that gets scant attention.
Netanyahu determined to fight on — and who will stop him?
More than at any point over the last 12 months, the ambitions of just one man will determine the course of what is now a full-on Middle East war.
Why did Iran take the Israeli bait?
Iran’s launching of 180 ballistic missiles on Israel last week was some statement. Yes, most were knocked out. Yes, the sole fatality was an unfortunate Palestinian in Jericho hit by debris. Yes, these missiles did little damage.
Why European inertia is not good for the Middle East
The story of the last year has been one of acute international failure over Gaza. Israel has conducted a genocide unhindered by any international flak that might have forced its belligerent prime minister or his extremist government coalition to think twice.
UK suspension of Israel arms licenses a meager step
If any other state were accused of perpetrating genocide and the crime of apartheid, a decision to suspend arms sales and military cooperation would not be a tough call for politicians. Israel is the exception.
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