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World affairs

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    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
  • Debate Pack

    In brief: Deportation and early removal of foreign national offenders

    Friday, 02 February, 2024

    Deportation of foreign national offenders is a longstanding government priority. All foreign nationals convicted of a crime in the UK and given a prison sentence are considered for deportation.

    • Debate Pack
    • Crime
    • Immigration
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    The end of REUL? Progress in reforming retained EU law

    Friday, 02 February, 2024

    The UK Government has a programme to reform laws and policies previously governed by EU law. This briefing explains what progress has been made to revoke and reform that legacy law so far.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • Debate Pack

    Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Institutions
  • Debate Pack

    Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A Westminster Hall debate on the relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Jack Lopresti MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Institutions
    • Middle East
  • Research Briefing

    The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework

    Thursday, 01 February, 2024

    A short overview of what is the Northern Ireland Protocol, what it does, how it was changed by the Windsor Framework and new proposals in the January 2024 devolution deal

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • International law
    • Brexit
  • Research Briefing

    Poland: 2023 parliamentary elections and new government

    Tuesday, 30 January, 2024

    Following parliamentary elections in October 2023, the Law and Justice party lost office after eight years in power. A new government headed by Donald Tusk took office in December 2023. This paper provides an overview of the election and change in government.

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

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