[wanabidii] The battle for Tikrit, plus…

…Syria, Branson and Clegg, UK-EU View in browser   |   Send to colleague Dear Colleague, This week Hayder al-Khoei looks at the key to victory in the battle for Tikrit, and an expert panel considers how Britain can meet demands for reform while maintaining its influence in the EU. Plus, revisit discussions with UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura as well as Richard Branson and Nick Clegg on narcotics policy. 'Emotional' Battle for Tikrit Will Defeat IS There is only one likely outcome for Baghdad's military offensive to reclaim Tikrit: defeat for Islamic State, writes Hayder al-Khoei. Read expert comment > Staffan de Mistura on the Syrian Conflict Four years since the beginning of civil war, the UN special envoy for Syria discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the prospects for a political solution to the conflict. Watch the video > Richard Branson and Nick Clegg on Narcotics Policy Richard Branson and Nick Clegg spoke with Chatham House Director Robin Niblett about how policy can be reformed and how to take the lead internationally on a public health approach. Listen to the audio > Leading or Leaving? Britain's Place in a Changing Europe Robin Niblett discusses the challenges and choices for the UK as a member of the EU with Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP; Peter Kellner, President, YouGov; and Quentin Peel, Mercator Senior Fellow, Chatham House. Listen to the audio > Islam, Women and Politics FEATURED EVENT Tuesday 10 March | 18:30 - 19:30 Dr Sanam Vakil, Adjunct Professor of Middle East Studies, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Bologna Najah Al-Osaimi, Columnist, Saudi Gazette Dr Maha Azzam, Associate Fellow, Middle East and Africa Programme, Chatham House (2000 - 15) Chair: Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News Register (Members only) > Not a member? Apply for membership > Connect Forward this email | Unsubscribe

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