The UK is sending 250 soldiers to Mali to join the UN peacekeeping mission in 2020. Mali faces considerable political, security and governance challenges, compounded by a military coup in August 2020. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the deployment and the situation in Mali.
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European Defence: From Portschach to Helsinki (190 KB, PDF)
The past 18 months have witnessed a new urgency and purpose in the search for a more distinct and capable European defence identity. From early initiatives at St Malo, through the experience of the war in Kosovo and NATO’s 50th Anniversary, to the EU Helsinki summit, the pace of development has been rapid.
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European Defence: From Portschach to Helsinki (190 KB, PDF)
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