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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

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Israel’s annexation juggernaut unlikely to be stopped

It was only a matter of when. It has always only been a matter of when. For years, Israeli leaders have craved the West Bank. Few hid their desire to annex it either wholly or in large part.

November 18, 2024

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.

October 28, 2024

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.

October 21, 2024

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.

October 15, 2024

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.

October 07, 2024

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.

September 30, 2024