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Americas

  • Research Briefing

    Donald Trump on foreign and defence policy

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2016

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Canada 2016

    Thursday, 14 April, 2016

    Canadians gave the Liberals a strong majority in Parliament at the 2015 general election, surprising many observers. How has the new government been getting on?

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Economic policy
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Cuba and the United States – how close can they get?

    Tuesday, 18 August, 2015

    Since December 2014, when the Presidents of the US and Cuba announced the beginning of a rapprochement, there have been developments on both sides. The US has eased travel and commerce restrictions; in April the two leaders met in person and in May 2015 the US officially lifted its designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. In July both countries opened embassies in the other country. But much remains to be done before relations can be considered 'normal' and it is far from clear how close the two countries will get. This note looks at what has happened so far and obstacles to be overcome.

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    • Americas
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
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    UK-USA Mutual Defence Agreement

    Monday, 20 October, 2014

    The Mutual Defence Agreement allows the US and UK to exchange nuclear materials, technology and information in order to improve their atomic weapon design, development and fabrication capabilities. The most important part of the MDA is due to expire at the end of 2014 and therefore an amendment treaty, which will extend this deadline to 2024, must be ratified by both States and brought into force by the end of this year.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Defence policy
    • International law
  • Research Briefing

    The US mid-term elections: domestic and foreign policy issues

    Monday, 11 August, 2014

    As the US mid-term elections approach, the Democrats and Republicans are tied, approximately, in the opinion polls. This note brings together some polling information and summarises some of the main issues and recent news stories that may affect the result.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Elections
    • Institutions
  • Insight

    How do World Cup countries compare off the field?

    Thursday, 12 June, 2014

    • Insight
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • Europe
  • Research Briefing

    Canada 2014

    Thursday, 13 February, 2014

    Canada country profile

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
  • Insight

    The “MINT” emerging economies

    Tuesday, 14 January, 2014

    • Insight
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    US Government and Congress Response to Syria

    Wednesday, 04 September, 2013

    A look at the political situation in the US after President Obama's surprise decision to seek Congressional authorisation on Syria.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    The Quebec referendums

    Thursday, 25 July, 2013

    This paper gives a brief outline of separatism in Quebec, showing that many of the arguments in Canada are already being echoed in the debate about Scotland’s future relationship with the rest of the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Elections
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Venezuela: the Chávez Legacy

    Wednesday, 10 April, 2013

    This note looks at the politics and economics in Venezuela under President Hugo Chávez, his legacy and future prospects for Venezuela.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Elections
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    UK-Brazil trade statistics

    Tuesday, 24 April, 2012

    This short note looks at the available UK/Brazil trade statistics

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Economy
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    The Defence of the Falkland Islands

    Wednesday, 08 February, 2012

    This note looks at the UK defence presence in the Falkland Islands and reviews the current debate about whether the Islands are adequately defended in the event of future aggression.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    Argentina and the Falkland Islands

    Friday, 27 January, 2012

    This Note looks at the last two governments in Argentina under Nestor Kirchner and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who have pursued the Argentinean claim to sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
  • Research Briefing

    Drone attacks and the killing of Anwar al-Awlaqi: legal issues

    Tuesday, 20 December, 2011

    Anwar al-Awlaqi, a dual US-Yemeni citizen described as the “leader of external operations for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula”, was killed by a US drone attack in Yemen on 30 September 2011. Whether this was legal under international or US law is a matter of considerable debate.

    • Research Briefing
    • Americas
    • Armed forces
    • International law
    • Middle East
    • Security

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