Nuclear weapons at a glance: North Korea
This paper briefly examines North Korea's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series of papers on the nuclear weapon states.
NATO and international security
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
Sanctions against Russia
In response to Russian military action in Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia. What has been announced so far and are further measures likely? This briefing paper should be taken as correct at the time of writing.
-
Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
-
Research Briefing
NATO: Reinforcing its eastern flank
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders in response to Russian action.
-
Research Briefing
UK defence expenditure
This paper summarises UK defence expenditure (current, historic and planned), international comparisons of defence expenditure of NATO allies, and the financial cost of UK military operations.
-
Research Briefing
Countering Russian influence in the UK
Widespread sanctions have been imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. But there have also been calls for the Government to go further and bring forward long-awaited proposals on countering foreign influence in the UK.
-
Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons – at a glance
This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states.
-
Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: Russia
This paper briefly examines Russia's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes. It is one paper in a larger series on the nuclear weapon states.
-
Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and other European countries? What military assistance is NATO and the EU providing also? This paper focuses on the military assistance provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on 24 February 2022.
-
Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
-
Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 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.
-
Insight
Ukraine: Fears Russia could use chemical weapons
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
-
Research Briefing
UK amends its criteria for arms exports
This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
-
Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Defence
On Wednesday 9 March 2022 the House of Commons will consider the estimates of defence spending.
Total results (page 1 of 37)