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The US embrace of drone technology is a losing proposition over the long term as it will usher in a new arms race, warns Michael Boyle in the new International Affairs. Read

Turkey's Frustrated Syria Policy

Turkey's leaders face a difficult balancing act on Syria. The Assad regime's rapid demise is their goal, but this cannot be at the expense of domestic stability, says this new paper. Read
Northeast Asian Gas Security

Negotiations for piping Russian gas to China have not been easy and the window of opportunity for a deal that maximizes the potential on both sides is closing, says this paper. Read.
Resource Insecurity

The outlook for global resources is one of supply disruptions, volatile prices, environmental degradation and political tensions over resource access, warns this report. Read
Challenges for China's Economy

China must implement further reforms if it is to maintain economic prosperity and political stability, says Wu Jinglian, one of the preeminent economists of the People's Republic of China. Listen.
Tony Blair on the EU

Britain faces a 'real and present danger by edging towards exit' of the EU, said Tony Blair at an event organized by Business for New Europe, hosted by Chatham House. Read.

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Does the UK Need Its Own Bill of Rights? | Monday 14 January 2013 18:00 - 19:00

Philippe Sands QC, Barrister, Matrix Chambers; Professor of International Law, University College London
Martin Howe QC, Member, Commission on a Bill of Rights for the UK; Barrister, 8 New Square, Lincoln's Inn
Chair: Elizabeth Wilmshurst CMG, Associate Fellow, International Law Programme, Chatham House
Tackling Corruption in a Globalized World | Tuesday 15 January 2013 18:00 - 19:00

Laurence Cockroft, Co-Founder, Transparency International
Paul Kett, UK Co-Chair, Anti-Corruption Working Group, G20 (2012); Director, Justice Reform, UK Ministry of Justice
Professor Alena Ledeneva, Professor of Politics and Society, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London
Chair: Michela Wrong, Author; Journalist
Europe's Economies: Striking a Balance between Consolidation and Reform | Wednesday 16 January 2013 10:00 - 11:15

Director's Breakfast

Anders Borg, Minister for Finance, Sweden