Insight
Iran in 2025: How strong does it remain in the Middle East?
Iran’s regional alliances are weakened militarily. 2025 is the last year snapback sanctions can be applied against its nuclear programme.
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Research Briefing
UK cases at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975
This paper lists brief details of cases against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975.
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Insight
The UK and international development: Global issues for 2025
The UK Government’s reviews of international development will conclude in 2025. Global challenges include humanitarian need, armed conflict and UN funding.
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Insight
The UK-EU dispute over sandeels
On 28 to 30 January 2025, the EU and the UK will take part in an arbitration hearing in The Hague in a dispute over the UK ban on sandeel fishing in its waters.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney 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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Debate Pack
SME participation in defence procurement
A Westminster Hall debate on SME participation in defence procurement is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Alan Strickland MP.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia (February 2022 to January 2025)
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the G7, EU and other allies and partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
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Research Briefing
France: recent political developments and the 2024 National Assembly elections
The 2024 elections accentuated a three-way split in the French National Assembly, leading to further instability. The government appointed in September had fallen by the end of the year.
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Debate Pack
United Nations International Day of Education 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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Research Briefing
Yemen: humanitarian situation and UK aid
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Insight
A new President for Lebanon: What next in 2025?
Lebanon has a new President pledging reforms but faces significant economic and political challenges, including the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions
What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?
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Debate Pack
Future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of coastguard search and rescue helicopter services on 14 January 2025. The debate will be opened by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Debate Pack
UK submarine fleet
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK submarine fleet is scheduled for Wednesday 15 January 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Graeme Downie MP.
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