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    Bilateral relations with the Kurdistan region in Iraq

    Friday, 01 March, 2019

    A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Bilateral relations with the Kurdistan region in Iraq' has been scheduled for Wednesday 6 March 2019 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Jack Lopresti MP.

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  • Research Briefing

    Afghanistan: any progress?

    Wednesday, 27 February, 2019

    In January 2019 the US and the Taliban reached a basic agreement after direct talks, but was it really a breakthrough?

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    What if there’s no Brexit deal?

    Friday, 08 February, 2019

    What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.

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  • Research Briefing

    Cool conflicts in Russia’s near neighbourhood

    Monday, 21 January, 2019

    For many former Soviet States, proximity to a resurgent Russia has given rise to territorial conflicts and thousands of deaths. This paper looks at the areas of conflict, the causes of the conflicts, Russia's role and international attempts to broker peace.

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    Russian intelligence services and special forces

    Tuesday, 04 December, 2018

    Russian intelligence services hit the front pages to an unprecedented degree in October 2018

    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
  • Research Briefing

    North Africa regional overview 2018

    Thursday, 29 November, 2018

    Opportunities for North Africa's young and educated population have not opened up since the uprisings of 2011

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Yemen update autumn 2018

    Friday, 02 November, 2018

    As humanitarians warn that Yemen could be heading for the biggest famine for a century, the Trump Administration has called for a ceasefire and substantive negotiations within 30 days. Could this be the beginning of the end?

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Lebanon 2018

    Thursday, 25 October, 2018

    The resignation of Saad Hariri, Lebanese Prime Minister, then his withdrawal of that resignation drew attention to Lebanon's entanglement with the struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran for influence in the region.

    • Research Briefing
    • Middle East
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Idlib and the prospects for Syria

    Friday, 12 October, 2018

    Idlib, the last stronghold of rebel forces in Syria, has been saved from a full on attack for now, but the civil war phase of the conflict is almost over. What might happen afterwards?

    • Research Briefing
  • Research Briefing

    The future of sanctions

    Wednesday, 26 September, 2018

    The UK has a new legislative framework for imposing sanctions post-Brexit. What effect would the UK's departure from the EU have on sanctions policy here and in the EU? What is the broader international outlook?

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    The Salisbury incident

    Monday, 10 September, 2018

    A debate on the Salisbury incident has been scheduled for Wednesday 12 September 2018 in the main chamber.

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    • Defence
    • Europe
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    Human rights abuses and UK assistance to Bahrain

    Friday, 07 September, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on "Human rights abuses and UK assistance to Bahrain" has been scheduled for Tuesday 11 September 2018 from 9.30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Andy Slaughter MP.

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    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Chemical weapons and Syria – in brief

    Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

    This briefing paper looks at the UK response to allegations of chemical weapons usage in Syria.

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    • Armed forces
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    Russia and the Council of Europe

    Friday, 13 July, 2018

    A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Russia and the Council of Europe’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 July 2018 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by John Howell MP.

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    • Europe
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    Russian Federation activity in the UK and globally

    Tuesday, 26 June, 2018

    Debate Pack for the Westminster Hall debate on 'Russian Federation activity in the UK and globally', scheduled for Thursday 28 June 2018, from 1:30pm. The Member leading the debate is Bob Seely MP.

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    • Europe
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