This paper has been replaced by another Library briefing paper: Disputes over the British Indian Ocean Territory: February 2021 update.
Disputes over the British Indian Ocean Territory: December 2019 update (462 KB , PDF)
Disputes over the British Indian Ocean Territory: December 2019 update (462 KB , PDF)
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.
A Westminster Hall debate on returning forcibly deported children to Ukraine is scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Johanna Baxter MP.
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?