Cook, Robin (British foreign minister) - Strategic Insights Report

Mugabe, Robert

British Government Embarrassed Over Relations with Zimbabwe Amid Escalating Violence

The British government has faced embarrassment over relations with Zimbabwe after Buckingham Palace blamed the Foreign Office for sending a message from the Queen congratulating Robert Mugabe on 20 years of his country's independence. The message was seen as inappropriate given the escalating violence in Zimbabwe, where a

Mugabe, Robert

Zimbabwe on Brink of Anarchy as Mugabe Condones Violence

The situation in Zimbabwe continues to deteriorate as President Robert Mugabe's actions are seen as condoning violence against white farmers and members of the opposition. Despite the murders of a white farmer and two members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Mugabe has refused to order the

United Kingdom

Britain Takes a Step Closer to the Euro as Foreign Secretary Robin Cook Makes a Speech Highlighting Its Benefits

Tony Blair's government is showing a more positive attitude towards the single currency, with Foreign Secretary Robin Cook making a speech in Tokyo highlighting the benefits of the euro. This change in government policy marks a significant shift from Labour's previous stance, which was cautious and

United Kingdom

Britain Blocks Foreign Islamic Militants from Attending Conference in London

The British government has signalled a tougher stance on foreign Islamic militants by refusing to grant visas to a group of Egyptians allegedly linked to terrorism. The group was set to attend a conference in London organized by the Rabita Islamiya (Islamic League), a organization described by British and independent

European Union

British Foreign Secretary Faces Israeli Backlash Over Jerusalem Visit

British Foreign Secretary Mr. Robin Cook began a five-nation tour of the Middle East yesterday in Cairo, where he faced criticism from Israeli officials over his plan to meet with a top Palestinian official at the contested Har Homa site in Jerusalem. Despite Israeli threats to cut Europe out of

European Union

Israeli Anger at Robin Cook's Visit to East Jerusalem Settlement Reflects Opposition to EU Involvement

British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook's visit to the East Jerusalem settlement of Har Homa has sparked intense anger from the Israeli government, reflecting its instinctive opposition to a role for Britain and its European partners in the Middle East peace process. Despite the controversy, Cook's visit

Cook, Robin (British foreign minister)

Labour Party's Leadership Crisis Deepens Amid Foreign Secretary Controversy

Senior Labour colleagues have raised questions over Foreign Secretary Robin Cook's judgement, while Prime Minister Tony Blair defends him in the face of accusations of "sleaze" and scandal. The controversy stems from Cook's handling of charges against him by his former diary secretary, Miss