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World affairs

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    The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill

    Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

    The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill will have its Report Stage on 26 April. This briefing provides an overview on the content of the Bill and its progress.

    • Research Briefing
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Safety of Rwanda Bill: progress of the bill

    Friday, 19 April, 2024

    Parliament is considering a bill to deter unauthorised migration by stating that it is safe to relocate non-Rwandan asylum seekers to Rwanda.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea

    Thursday, 18 April, 2024

    Recent developments in the Horn of Africa and current challenges: conflict, shifting political allegiances, and hunger

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
    • Middle East
  • Debate Pack

    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
  • Research Briefing

    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?

    • Research Briefing
    • International law
    • Middle East
  • 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

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