Coronavirus: sanctions and humanitarian crises
Are sanctions against countries like Iran hindering them in their efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic?…
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Middle East
Coronavirus and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
This Insight looks at the main challenges facing the territories in responding to the crisis as well as Israeli and international donor responses. …
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Coronavirus: Conflict zones and refugees in the Middle East
This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (09.04.20). Experts warn there could be…
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Coronavirus: Britons travelling abroad
The FCO has advised against all non-essential global travel and has urged Britons travelling abroad to return to the UK as soon as possible. MPs have questioned the government’s response. Here we look at what the FCO has done to help British travellers return home and reaction from MPs and the media. The paper provides information on how to access FCO travel advice.
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The situation in Yemen
A general debate on the situation in Yemen has been scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2020 in the Main Chamber.…
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Freedom of religion or belief
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Freedom of religion or belief’ has been scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2020 from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP.…
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Radicalisation in the Palestinian school curriculum
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Radicalisation in the Palestinian school curriculum’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 10 March 2020 from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Jonathan Gullis MP.…
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Syria: the Idlib crisis and ISIS
Military action around Idlib in north west Syria is threatening to force millions of people from their homes and cause a humanitarian catastrophe…
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Persecution of Christians
A General debate in the Main Chamber on ‘Persecution of Christians’ has been scheduled for Thursday 6 February 2020.…
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What now for the Iran nuclear deal?
At the beginning of January 2020 Iran announced that it would no longer abide by any of its commitments set down in the nuclear deal (the JCPOA) agreed in 2015. In light of that decision, the UK, Germany and France (the E3), who are signatories to the deal, announced on 14 January that Iran’s non-compliance would be referred to the Joint Commission under the Dispute Resolution Mechanism of the JCPOA. What happens next? …
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UK forces in the Middle East region
The UK armed forces use a range of bases and facilities in the Middle East. This short Commons Library note identifies the main ones.…
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UK foreign policy: Difficult choices
The UK faces some difficult foreign policy choices. Previously accepted international norms are being challenged. The global balance of power…
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Iraq, Iranian influence and the death of Soleimani
With the killing of Iranian General Soleimani by the US in Iraq, US/Iranian tensions have reached a new high. His death was the culmination of a very rocky year for Iraq and for Iranian influence there. …
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UK troops in Iraq
The Iraqi Parliament has voted to expel foreign forces from Iraq in the wake of the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK military in Iraq.
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Operation Kipion: Royal Navy assets in the Persian Gulf
Amidst rising tensions in the Persian Gulf there is increasing interest in the Royal Navy’s assets in the region. …
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Syria: US withdrawal and Turkish incursion
The Turkish incursion into north eastern Syria has caused concerns about refugees, ISIS prisoners and the future stability of Syria.…
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