2025 treaty on the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago
Under the agreement, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius but will pay for the right to operate the Diego Garcia military base
Kashmir: Renewed India-Pakistan tensions
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.
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Myanmar’s civil war
Myanmar’s civil war is ongoing. This Commons Library research briefing sets out the conflict’s origins, current state of the conflict, and the UK and international response. It also covers the effects of the 2025 earthquake.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific and what’s next for its policy to the region?
This briefing looks at UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific', as first set out in the 2021 Integrated Review under the Conservative government. The goals the tilt achieved in deepening the UK's defence, foreign policy and trade relationships in the region, and what the Labour government has said about the tilt.
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Research Briefing
Recent developments in Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming national security strategy 2025: FAQ
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for Wednesday 5 March 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Sarah Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Bangladesh: The fall of the Hasina Government and recent political developments
This briefing looks at the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Government in August 2024 after student-led protests, the challenges ahead for the new interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, and Bangladesh's political history.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against countries supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced US, EU and UK sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UK immigration schemes for Afghan nationals
Many MPs receive enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK and the effectiveness of the resettlement and relocation schemes for Afghan nationals are under regular scrutiny.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan statistics: UK deaths, casualties, mission costs and refugees
Statistics on the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan since 2001, including fatalities and casualties, the cost of operations, and Afghan refugees to the UK.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion in Pakistan
A debate on freedom of religion In Pakistan will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Ruth Jones MP.
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Debate Pack
International status of Taiwan
A debate on the international status of Taiwan is scheduled to take place on Thursday 28 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Blair McDougall MP.
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Research Briefing
Thailand: Political developments 2023-24 and the banning of the Move Forward Party
In August 2024 Thailand’s Move Forward political party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court. This briefing paper looks at the Move Forward party, the Court’s decision, and other events in Thai politics since the May 2023 general election
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