A Westminster Hall debate on Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been scheduled for Tuesday 19 October 2021 from 2.30-4:00pm. The debate has been initiated by Stephen Crabb MP.
Talks on restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the Iran nuclear deal) and bringing Iran back into compliance have been stalled since June 2021. At the same time, Iran has continued to escalate its nuclear activities. What are the prospects for the JCPOA?
Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.
Research Briefing
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of foreign and UK aid.
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
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines. This paper sets out how Covax works, the challenges it faces, and the contributions of the UK and other high-income economies to the global distribution of vaccines.
Research Briefing
The UN warns Afghans face a potential humanitarian crisis. The paper describes the situation for refugees and displaced people now the Taliban has seized Kabul.
Research Briefing
On 15 August 2021 the Taliban took control of the Afghan capital, Kabul. Afghanistan's President, Ashraf Ghani, left the country and his Government collapsed. What are the implications, and will a Taliban government be recognised by the international community?
Research Briefing
The UK has significant trading and security interests in the Gulf. The paper describes human rights in the region, international relations, and the World Cup.
Insight
The fallout from the explosion, ongoing political and economic pressures, and support from the international community.
Research Briefing
Spot oil prices were around $75 per barrel in early July 2021. They crashed after the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown led to a dramatic cut in demand. Prices fell from almost $70 a barrel in early January to below $20 per barrel in late April 2020. Oil prices peaked in July 2008 at almost $150 per barrel and were in the $100-125 range for much of 2011 to early 2014.
Research Briefing
Iran held a presidential election on 18 June 2021, with Ebrahim Raisi securing a majority of votes and winning the election.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the EU Review into Palestinian school textbooks is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30 June, from 9:25-10:55am. The debate will be opened by Caroline Ansell MP.
Insight
This Insight looks at the Iranian election result and what effect Ebrahim Raisi could have on the Iran nuclear deal.
Research Briefing
Israel held parliamentary elections on 23 March 2021. No single party gained a majority and, after two months of talks, a new coalition government has formed.
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