The Home Office has responded to our cross-party letter calling for the proscription of the IRGC. Unfortunately, sanctions alone have proven insufficient in curbing the IRGC's malignant influence - as demonstrated in our 2023 report "A Duty to Protect: The Failure of UK Sanctions Against Iran and the Necessity of Proscribing the IRGC". @ukhomeoffice

‘Even if Hamas's leadership goes, its rank and file will remain behind and it's going to be very hard to minimise Hamas’s influence in Gaza going forward.’ @Mr_Andrew_Fox joined @IanpayneLBC to discuss the Israel-Hamas peace deal, Netanyahu’s visit to Trump, and Gaza’s future leadership. @LBC

The Abraham Accords reshaped the MENA region, but where do they stand today? We are pleased to host @amjadt25 and @Ed_Husain alongside @alanmendoza as they explore the future of Arab-Israeli partnerships in an evolving Middle East. When: Wednesday, 12 February | 17:00-18:30 GMT Where: In Person and Online To register:

‘The value of the [lease agreement] is much diminished because you are going to have Chinese surveillance equipment all around it.’ @alanmendoza on the national security implications amid the UK’s decision to lease the Chagos Islands. @TalkTV | @TVKev

RT @KyivIndependent: Ukraine’s robotic revolution is reshaping modern warfare and the future of combat, writes Henry Jackson Society Associ…

‘With the departure of these fighters, the challenge now lies in recruitment and maintaining sufficient forces.’ @DVKirichenko writes for @KyivPost on the Colombian soldiers leaving Ukraine as enemy offensives intensify.

‘Above all, Putin craves a direct summit with the U.S., excluding Ukraine, to reinforce his narrative of Russia as a global superpower.’ @DVKirichenko writes for @thehill on how Putin seeks to leverage Trump’s return to office to advance his agenda.

‘By aligning shared transatlantic goals and prioritising long-term security over short-term economic gains, the UK can safeguard its sovereignty and economy and protect critical supply chains in the face of Beijing’s growing global influence.’ @DSpinck writes for @thecfhk on the implications of UK China engagement for transatlantic ties.

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President Trump’s bold moves on his first day back in office are already reshaping U.S. foreign policy. What’s next for America and the rest of the world? Join us online today at 16:00 GMT for a discussion on what to expect from Trump’s second term. Register:

‘I’m not even sure that at this point people believe that [the government] will ever fulfill the first demand.’ @HelenaIvanov breaks down the four key demands at the heart of Serbia’s ongoing anti-corruption protests on @France24_en.

‘The lack of an emphatic response from Moscow is also further eroding notions of Russian red lines and encouraging Ukraine’s Western allies to overcome their fear of escalation.’ @DVKirichenko writes for the @AtlanticCouncil on Ukrainian drones and missiles targeting Russian infrastructure and defence production sites.

It’s not too late to register! Join us online at 4pm GMT today for a discussion on the regional power shifts following Assad’s ousting and what comes next for the Middle East. Register here:

‘The resignation of the Prime Minister or elections are unlikely to calm the students down because neither are within the four official demands of the students who are leading these protests.’ @HelenaIvanov speaks to @bbcworldservice on the resignation of Serbian Prime Minister, Miloš Vučević, following the months of student led protests.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration and death camp during the Second World War. On this Holocaust Memorial Day we remember all those murdered, including 6 million Jews, whose deaths are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences when prejudice and hatred go unchecked. #HolocaustMemorialDay @HMD_UK

‘One of the reasons why Russian propaganda is so often successful is because it is very context specific and usually adapted to the specific audiences.’ @HelenaIvanov joins @mdanewaters on the Around the World podcast to explore the nexus between propaganda and violence in the case of Russia.

Join us for our upcoming webinars next week! The Fall of the Assad Regime and the Future of the Middle East 🗓️ Wednesday, 29 January 🕥 16:00 GMT RSVP: Trump World Order: Trump’s Foreign Policy 🗓️ Thursday, 30 January 🕥 16:00 GMT RSVP:

‘What was clearly wrong was that there was evidence of a violent person out there… and he wasn’t picked up by anyone.’ @alanmendoza highlights the absence of clear criteria in defining terrorism in relation to the Southport attack. @GBNEWS | @tomhfh | @CarverEmily

HJS is delighted to announce the appointment of @BrandonLewis to our Board of Directors. Sir Brandon brings a wealth of experience from over a decade of public service at the highest levels of government, alongside his impressive career in business. Read our full statement here: