The UAE’s “double game” becoming dangerous for the West
The United Arab Emirates has long been a close ally of the United States, with the two countries cooperating on issues ranging from...
Holidays in the Gulf: Danger behind the glamour - by Radha Stirling
The goal of a brochure or tourism advertisement, obviously, is to make enticing promises that fuel the hopes of travellers about having...
Iran-Saudi Arabia deal a dangerous sign of Western retreat - by Radha Stirling
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia and Iran have been engaging in talks for several months, no one was prepared for the dramatic...
Detained in Dubai’s 15th anniversary celebration
On the 30th of January, Detained in Dubai celebrated its 15th anniversary in London with friends, clients and members of the media and...
UAE Investment Warning by tortured London businessman
In a most egregious attack, those who are responsible for the safety and protection of people in their custody, took advantage of their...
Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Foreign Office told “Dubai travel warnings insufficient”
Coroner tells FCDO to increase Dubai travel warnings. The inquest into the death of Lee Bradley Brown heard that the number of new cases...
Oil & Rights: Truss on the Gulf
Oil & Rights: Truss policies follow familiar model. Although the UK has been on a political rollercoaster the past few years, is it...
James Cleverly - British prisoners & human rights victims hold hope for new Foreign Minister
British prisoners who have felt abandoned by their government have new hope that former Minister for State James Cleverly will take a...
Asylum Applications - Withholding of removal - Expert testimony on human rights violations
Asylum applications are difficult at the best of times. But what happens when there is an Interpol Red Notice active or a trumped up...
