IISS 2009 Regional Security Summit Press Coverage
- 17 Nov 2009 - - IISS Press Release - Manama Dialogue Spotlight on International Experts and Senior Fellows
In preparation for the forthcoming IISS Regional Security Summit, The Manama Dialogue, spotlights on IISS Senior Fellows and Experts will be distributed bi-weekly. The Manama Dialogue will be held in Bahrain from 11 to 13 December 2009.
This week, we are pleased to feature Dr Andrew Parasiliti and Nigel Inkster CMG.
- 28 Oct 2009 - - Gulf News - Gates to lead US delegation to Manama Dialogue
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will for the third consecutive time lead the US delegation to the Manama Dialogue in December in a clear indication of the importance the US is attaching to the annual security conference.
The French, who have repeatedly said that Europe should play a bigger role in the region, will also enhance their participation and will most likely send their foreign minister Bernard Kouchner, diplomats told Gulf News.
- 27 Oct 2009 - - IISS Press Release - The IISS Announces 6th Regional Security Summit: The Manama Dialogue
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is pleased to announce that the 6th Regional Security Summit: The Manama Dialogue will take place from 11 to 13 December 2009 in Bahrain.
- 29 September 2009 - Gulf Daily News - Bahrain top research hub
A WORLD leading think-tank will use Bahrain as its headquarters to conduct groundbreaking research into the region, it was revealed yesterday.
The UK-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) will officially launch its Bahrain branch next week in a move described as central to a major expansion of its Middle East programme.
- 08 Sep 2009 - - Bahrain News Agency - Foreign Minister Receives IISS Chief Executive
The Foreign Minister briefed Dr.Chipman on the kingdom's preparations to host the gulf security forum-Manama dialogue, on December 2009, asserting the importance of hosting this forum, which discuss key security and political issues in the region. Moreover, Shaikh Khalid hailed the fruitful cooperation between the kingdom and the IISS, wishing the coming forum all the success.
- 08 Sep 2009 - - Gulf News - Manama Dialogue will size up Gulf security challenges
The state of Iran-US relations, the future framework of Gulf security and security challenges in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan will top the agenda of the Manama Dialogue to be hosted in the Bahraini capital from December 11-13, organisers have said.