Research Briefing
NATO Leaders are expected to adopt a new Strategic Concept at a summit in Madrid on 28-30 June 2022. A statement of NATO's values and purpose, what is the new Concept expected to say in light of Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine?
Research Briefing
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January 2021. It is the first multilateral, legally binding, instrument for nuclear disarmament to have been negotiated in 20 years. However, the nuclear weapon states have not signed and ratified the new treaty, and as such, are not legally bound by its provisions. The lack of engagement by the nuclear weapon states subsequently raises the question of what this treaty can realistically achieve.
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The MOD's system for acquiring military equipment is "broken", the Public Accounts Committee concluded in 2021. This paper discuses the challenges of defence procurement, previous reforms and the new policy approach published in 2021. Regulatory changes will be enacted in the Procurement Bill 2022.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of recent political developments in Cyprus, providing background on the division of the island and discussing recent peace talks and wider tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
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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 ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
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.
Debate Pack
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
Research Briefing
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders in response to Russian action.
Research Briefing
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
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
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
Insight
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 9 March 2022 the House of Commons will consider the estimates of defence spending.
Research Briefing
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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