Research Briefing
How do countries join NATO?
Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.
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Research Briefing
EU enlargement: Ukraine, the Western Balkans and the accession process
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
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Research Briefing
Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Insight
Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Research Briefing
South Africa election 2024 lookahead
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.
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Research Briefing
Poland: The Law and Justice Government and relations with the EU, 2015-2023
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.
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Research Briefing
Politics in Pakistan 2022-24 and upcoming elections
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.
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Debate Pack
In brief: Deportation and early removal of foreign national offenders
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.
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Research Briefing
The end of REUL? Progress in reforming retained EU law
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.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria
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.
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Debate Pack
Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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.
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Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework
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
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Research Briefing
Poland: 2023 parliamentary elections and new government
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.
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Debate Pack
Freedom and democracy in Iran
A debate on freedom and democracy in Iran will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bob Blackman MP.
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