Research Briefing
British military medals and how to apply
This paper outlines the eligibility criteria and process to apply for a military medal, as well as background information on some of the medals that may still be applied for.
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Research Briefing
Post-conflict reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
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Research Briefing
Maintaining and funding war memorials
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials in the UK. This paper collates some useful resources for individuals seeking information on funding, maintenance and other war memorial related questions.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Ukraine
NATO says Ukraine "will become a member" of the Alliance, but has not set a timeframe.
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Insight
What is the Global South?
The ‘Global South’ has become a widely used term in discussions of international politics and diplomacy, but not everyone thinks it is a helpful term.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and climate change
The briefing describes the potential affects of climate change on development goals, UK aid spending on the climate and key UK projects and their effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
The UK and the US$100 billion climate finance goal
In 2022 industrialised countries achieved a 2009 pledge to provide US$100 billion annually to low income states to help them respond to climate change.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Review clauses
The agreement includes a set of review dates and transitional periods. It provides for reviews of implementation every five years, with the first due in 2026.
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Research Briefing
‘Stolen Valour’: An international comparison
Stolen valour involves falsely claiming military service, rank or medallic recognition with the intent to deceive. It could even involve stealing someone else’s identity.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: The Swiss Peace Summit and what comes next?
A Summit on Peace in Ukraine was held in Switzerland on 15 and 16 June 2024.
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Research Briefing
UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
People making unauthorised journeys to claim asylum in the UK could be sent to Rwanda under a controversial relocation treaty.
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Research Briefing
Pakistan: 2024 general election
Pakistan held general elections on 8 February 2024. Independents backed by Imran Khan's PTI party won the largest number of directly-elected seats in the National Assembly, but a coalition government led by the PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif has taken office.
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Research Briefing
D-Day 80: Commemorations for the 80th anniversary
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings – also known as D-Day – were on 6 June 2024.
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Research Briefing
Refugees and the UK’s international aid response
UK aid and diplomatic efforts to support refugees globally
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Debate Pack
UK Government policy on China
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK Government's policy on China is scheduled for Wednesday 15 May 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Bob Seely MP.
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