Operation Kipion: Royal Navy assets in the Persian Gulf
Amidst rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, and the recent seizure of a British-registered vessel by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards…
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Armed forces
No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research
The No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research is an annotated bibliography of sources published by the House of…
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Suicide Prevention: Policy and Strategy
This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and…
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Afghanistan: cancelled talks and elections
Donald Trump has declared the talks with the Taliban “dead”. Where does that leave Afghanistan?…
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Afghanistan: elections and cancelled talks
Donald Trump has declared the talks with the Taliban “dead”. Where does that leave Afghanistan?…
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Brexit and UK Defence: An Explainer
A number of initiatives to further the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy have been agreed, with the participation of…
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Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is currently receiving a significant amount…
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EU Defence: the realisation of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
In November 2017, 23 EU Member States submitted a Joint Notification to the EU Council of Ministers setting out their…
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The European Intervention Initiative (EI2)
The European Intervention Initiative (EII/EI2) is a French-led initiative set out by President Macron in September 2017 as part of…
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The European Intervention Initiative (EII/EI2)
The European Intervention Initiative (EII/EI2) is a French-led initiative set out by President Macron in September 2017 as part of…
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Demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
On 2 August 2019 the United States formally withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. In place for over…
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European defence: where is it heading?
In light of Brexit, an increasingly assertive Russia and the unpredictable attitude of the current US administration toward European security,…
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Kashmir: The effects of revoking Article 370
Many acknowledge that Jammu and Kashmir’s political autonomy has been greatly eroded in practice since Article 370 was introduced. But is the act of revocation legal under Indian law?…
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How to apply for a military medal
Constituents may contact their Member of Parliament seeking advice on military medals. This briefing provides information on eligibility for military…
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Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for Commonwealth citizens to join the UK’s armed forces. It explores the immigration…
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