Archives: Middle East
Alistair Burt’s speech at Middle East Association
Alistair Burt MP, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa talks about strengthening engagement with the region at the Middle East Association’s Annual Lunch on Wednesday 21st March 2012.
Loyal Opposition: the key to democracy in the Arab world?
Mohammed Abdel-Haq argues, in this exclusive for CMEC, that the states of the Middle East need a ‘loyal opposition’ in order to form a true democracy.
Six lessons from Libya
As Sirte finally falls to the rebels, Shashank Joshi tells CMEC the six lessons the British government must learn from the campaign in Libya.
CMEC Arab Spring Update in Parliament
At CMEC’s Arab Spring Briefing prestigious academics, activists and high level parliamentarians meet to discuss the emerging powers in the new Middle East and Britain’s future role in the region.
Launch of ‘The Arab Spring: Implications for British Policy’
CMEC are delighted to launch our first publication which aims to help shape an intelligent policy response to the Arab Spring. To download it, please click here.
CMEC Annual Ambassadorial Reception
Ambassadors from the Arab Diplomatic community joined MPs, Peers and friends of CMEC last night at CMEC’s Annual Ambassadorial Reception, held at RUSI.
Inaugural Policy Forum Lecture by The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State for International Development
Andrew Mitchell MP delivered a lecture entitled “British Aid Assistance & the Arab Spring” to a packed audience of CMEC supporters.
Democracy vs Dictatorship: What should UK policy be in the Middle East?
The CMEC Policy Forum is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the British policy response to the Arab Spring.
Prime Minister attends CMEC Gala Dinner
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint are Guests of Honour at CMEC’s Annual Gala Dinner.
Policy Forum: Arab Spring Update
CMEC is joined by an expert panel for a regional update.