Research Briefing
The Royal Navy’s surface fleet
An overview of the the UK's naval surface fleet, future ships and the Government's naval procurement policy.
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Research Briefing
UK military in the Sahel: Developments in 2022
This paper provides a broad overview of developments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger since UK forces joined MINUSMA, the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, in 2020.
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Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Covenant and status in law
The Armed Forces Covenant is a statement of the moral obligation which exists between the nation, the Government the armed forces.
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Research Briefing
UK forces in Estonia
The UK doubled the number of troops in Estonia in early 2022. Will this continue in 2023?
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Debate Pack
Conflict in Ethiopia
A Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Ethiopia is scheduled for Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be led by Rosie Duffield MP.
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Research Briefing
Burkina Faso: Second coup of 2022
For the second time this year, military officers have seized power in the West African state of Burkina Faso.
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Research Briefing
Mali: Why have elections been delayed until 2024?
Mali has experienced two coups in as many years, raising concerns about its prospects of returning to a democratically elected civilian government.
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Research Briefing
Deploying the armed forces in the UK
This paper looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pay 2022/23
How is armed forces pay decided? This briefing explains the process, discusses recent pay increases and the planned review of pay.
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Insight
More power for Tunisia’s President?
On 25 July Tunisians will vote on a new constitution which commentators say will give more powers to President Kais Saied.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 602285, relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen’s Guard
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 11 July 2022 on e-petition 602285, relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen’s Guard. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
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Research Briefing
NATO Summit 2022 Madrid
NATO holds its next summit in Madrid in June 2022. This page explains what's on the agenda and where to find more information from the Commons Library.
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Research Briefing
CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda: Key issues
Commonwealth leaders will meet in Rwanda from 20 to 25 June 2022. Discussion may include global health, Rwanda's human rights record and the position of the Secretary General.
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Debate Pack
Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
A Westminster Hall debate on Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is scheduled for Tuesday 24 May 2022, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Valerie Vaz MP.
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Debate Pack
NATO and international security
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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