As British and coalition forces withdraw from Afghanistan there are increasing fears for the safety of thousands of former locally employed Afghan civilians who assisted them. This briefing examines the Government's policies for resettlement of locally employed civilians in the UK.
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of several ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
11 September 2021 will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the end of a military presence in Afghanistan that has spanned two decades. US and coalition countries are currently in the process of drawing down their forces. However, questions remain over the status of peace talks and Afghanistan’s long-term future. Many fear that the withdrawal of international military forces will pave the way for the Taliban to regain control of the country and could precipitate a return to civil war.
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This note looks at campaign for improved pension rights Gurkhas with service before July 1997
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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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The Armed Forces Bill 2021-22 completed Committee of the Whole House on 23 June 2021. Remaining stages are yet to be scheduled.
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This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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This note provides details on how UK military service personnel statistics are measured and discusses current and historic strength levels. The Army, Naval and RAF Services are examined, as well as the reserve elements of these services. Statistics on the diversity of the military, inflow and outflow rates, and surplus/deficits of strength against targets are discussed. Detailed tables and charts are available in the downloadable PDF.
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This paper summarises UK defence expenditure (historic, current, and planned), international comparisons of defence expenditure of NATO allies, and the financial cost of UK military operations.
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Interest in space as a military domain is increasing. What are the leading space powers doing, and what role does the UK see for itself going forward?
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There are 14 British Overseas Territories across the globe with a total population of 260,000. The Territories differ greatly in their level of economic and social development and their population size. Since March 2020 the UK Government has been working with the Overseas Territories to ensure that they receive the help they need to manage outbreaks of Covid-19.
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A briefing paper charting the creation and development of the Northern Ireland border
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What will the "tilt to Indo-Pacific" mean for the UK armed forces?
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This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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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.
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