Sanam Vakil

@SanamVakil

Deputy Head & Senior Research Fellow working on both sides of the Gulf & teaching Middle East politics

London, England
Joined May 2013
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    22 Oct 2019

    Out now: My new research paper with for on Trump’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran, and the potential for future negotiations. It draws on 75 off-the-record interviews we conducted with policymakers in 10 countries. 1

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    Dec 21

    New reporting from : "EU foreign ministers have agreed not to set fresh preconditions on a revival of the Iran nuclear deal...The three European powers are content for any discussions on extending and strengthening the deal to wait."

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  3. Dec 21

    Expect January 5th Gulf rift resolution in Riyadh with much fanfare. Devil will be in the details of any announcement, but borders and airspace to reopen as first CBMs.

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    Dec 21

    Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will be looking to influence the Biden administration’s Iran policy. Maintaining access to and engagement with these influencers will be important for the UK’s regional ties, argues . Read more here:

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    Dec 17

    "Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will be looking to influence the Biden administration’s Iran policy. Maintaining access to and engagement with these influencers will be important for the UK’s regional ties," writes for

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  8. Dec 12

    MENA states, despite their self-declared differences & competition, share flagrant disregard for human rights. Sharing only 3 cases but there are so many more victims

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  9. Dec 11

    Would be lovely to be in Dubai discussing all things UAE/GCC with you we have much to catch up on. See you soon

    Replying to @Cinzia_Bianco @DEsfandiary
    Dina and you are my 2 best female Arab Gulf experts in Europe. Add to that
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  10. Dec 11

    Important to watch this play out. Tehran and Ankara have clear regional divergences but have managed to continue trade while maintaining dialogue

    's FM Zarif criticizes 's Erdogan for reciting a piece of poetry, which includes Azeri separatist sentiments about the Aras River which runs along the Iran- border, during a military parade of Azerbaijani forces.
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    Dec 10

    "Iran is hampered by sanctions that prevent it from accessing foreign reserves, foreign currency abroad to purchase the necessary medical equipment -- masks, anything that it might need to take care of its population," says

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  12. Dec 9

    Kuwait is hamstrung by parliament’s refusal to renew a debt law that elapsed in 2017. Any attempt to tap into the country’s sovereign wealth fund is also opposed by lawmakers as it would undermine its function as a nest egg for future generations. via

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  13. Dec 9

    Important statement from UAE supporting prospect of a thaw in Qatar crisis

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    Dec 8

    “We think that it is feasible and achievable,” Mr. Sullivan said.

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    Dec 5

    Youth, Islamists, and tribes appear to be the predominant winners of Kuwait's 2020 parliamentary elections. The biggest losers are liberals and women. Having the most women candidates in history left no representation for women. A setback indeed.

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  16. Dec 5

    Before we get carried away about Khamenei transferring power rumours read below ⬇️

    A user with a history of unverified claims about Iranian politics based on intel from his "sources" claims Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has transferred power to his son due to illness, without providing any evidence. Newsweek takes it as a fact and publishes a story.
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    Dec 5

    A court has sentenced Shahindokht Mowlaverdy, the former Vice President for women and family affairs, to 2.5 years in prison for providing classified information (to the UN agencies). She was one of the very few outspoken figures of the Rouhani admin who tried to do good as a vp.

    به دو سال حبس محکوم شد  معاون سابق رئیس‌جمهور به ۲ سال حبس تعزیری بابت در اختیار قرار دادن اطلاعات و اسناد طبقه بندی شده با پوشش مسئولین نظام و با هدف برهم زدن امنیت کشور و ۶ ماه حبس تعزیری به دلیل فعالیت تبلیغی علیه نظام محکوم شده است _ ایلنا
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  18. Dec 3

    Looking forward to co-hosting this discussion tomorrow at 8:30 GMT with the Qatari FM ⁦ Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ Join for for our discussion

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    Dec 3

    Kuwait parliamentary elections on Saturday! Gulf News polling reveals anti-incumbent mood: ~75% prefer new candidates ~75% intend to vote w/half of non-voters boycotting due to 2012 change in voting law ~25% new young voters Top issue: corruption

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    Dec 2

    Tomorrow! Join us!

    NEW | Panelists will assess what a presidency will mean for the Middle East and North Africa region, with , , , and , moderated by ⏰14:00 - 15:15 GMT 🗓️3 December ➡️ Thread ⬇️
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    Dec 2

    . spoke to about the recent killing of 's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakrizadeh and the prospects for the nuclear deal under a administration.

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