Eid Mubarak | عيد مبارك

Visiting the remarkable community police in Fallujah, working alongside other law enforcement agencies to provide for a better & safe environment #proud of joint efforts by @IOM Iraq, EU Advisory Mission & NLinIQ

First visit to Anbar province, the largest province in Iraq bordering 3 neighboring countries, witness to many horrific events but eager to shift the page: big thanks to governor Noria and mayor Al Issawi of Fallujah for your hospitality and great conversations

What is the Middle East? I’m thrilled to announce the publication- and free download - of my new, hopefully provocative Cambridge Element on the theory and practice of regions and area studies. Get it now and let me know what you think!

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First post - it'll take time to get used! Last week all about the annual Ambassadors' Conference in The Hague. A busy week catching up on developments with Ministers, members of parliaments and business and NGO representatives