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World affairs

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    Consular services for cases involving human rights

    Monday, 15 April, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on Consular services for cases involving human rights is scheduled for Tuesday 16 April 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Christine Jardine MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
  • Insight

    Iran’s 2024 elections

    Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

    Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?

    • Insight
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]

    Thursday, 21 March, 2024

    The Investigatory Powers Act (Amendment) Bill would amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, which governs lawful access by public bodies to communications and data. It was introduced in the House of Lords in November 2023

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Debate Pack

    Human rights in Sri Lanka

    Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on human rights in Sri Lanka is scheduled for Wednesday 20 March 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Elliot Colburn MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Armed forces housing: The new accommodation offer

    Monday, 18 March, 2024

    The Ministry of Defence has paused plans to change how it allocates service family housing after a backlash. This briefing examines the new accommodation offer.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
  • Debate Pack

    Treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan

    Friday, 15 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan is scheduled for Wednesday 20 March 2024, from 2:30 - 4:00pm. The debate will be led by Elliot Colburn MP

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Equality
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    International support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on international support for Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh is scheduled for Tuesday 19 March 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Carol Monaghan MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    What is NATO?

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    How do countries join NATO?

    Thursday, 14 March, 2024

    Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland

    Monday, 11 March, 2024

    This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    EU enlargement: Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the accession process

    Friday, 01 March, 2024

    Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have become candidates for EU membership, and the EU has stepped up the accession process for Western Balkan countries. This briefing outlines the accession process and state of play

    • Research Briefing
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • The EU
  • Insight

    Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict

    Thursday, 29 February, 2024

    After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?

    • Insight
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    South Africa election 2024 lookahead

    Monday, 26 February, 2024

    Polls suggest that, for the first time in thirty years, the African National Congress may not win a majority in the general election. This briefing discusses the main parties, current issues and South Africa’s foreign policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Research Briefing

    Poland: The Law and Justice Government and relations with the EU, 2015-2023

    Tuesday, 13 February, 2024

    The Law and Justice Party (PiS) and its allies lost power in Poland at the end of 2023 after eight years in government. This paper looks back on developments under the government and its disputes with the EU.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
  • Research Briefing

    Politics in Pakistan 2022-24 and upcoming elections

    Tuesday, 13 February, 2024

    Starting from Imran Khan's removal as Prime Minister in April 2022, this briefing looks at political events in Pakistan up to the February 2024 elections.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Institutions

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