Strategic Defence and Security Review: Defence Policy and the Armed Forces

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The Northern Ireland border

A briefing paper charting the creation and development of the Northern Ireland border
Military Assistance to Ukraine

Western military assistance to Ukraine has been longstanding, but was increased significantly after 2014 and the Russian annexation of Crimea. Recent events, which have seen the build-up of Russian military forces in Crimea and on the eastern Ukrainian border, have once again thrown a spotlight on the nature of Western support to the country.
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021: Lords amendments

The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. The Lords made a number of amendments and now the Bill is in a period of ping pong. The Commons will consider the latest Lords amendments on 27 April 2021. This paper has been updated accordingly.