Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Renewed interest in the Arctic
How is UK defence responding to increasing geopolitical competition in the Arctic/ High North?
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Research Briefing
What is the Arctic Council?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
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Research Briefing
US-Iran nuclear talks 2025
The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?
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Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Warships and the surface fleet
A summary of current ships in the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary and planned vessels.
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Insight
Syria: What is the situation five months after Assad’s fall?
A government has been declared, but violence is ongoing, including against minorities. The UK has removed some sanctions and wants an inclusive transition.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2024
The UK spent £2.8 billion, or 20% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2024. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the government response?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine conflict: An overview
Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked its third anniversary on 24 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
VE Day and VJ Day: Commemorations for the 80th anniversaries
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, with a series of commemorative events planned.
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Debate Pack
Prisoners of conscience
On Thursday 1 May 2025 there will be a general debate in the House of Commons Chamber on prisoners of conscience. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP. The subject for debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee. This page provides background to the debate.
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Debate Pack
Safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones
A Westminster Hall debate on safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Insight
How is a pope elected?
When a pope dies or resigns, the College of Cardinals convenes to elect a new pope.
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Research Briefing
UK aid: Reducing spending to 0.3% of GNI by 2027/28
UK aid spending will be reduced to 0.3% of gross national income from 2027 to fund greater spending on defence. What are the government's priorities?
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Research Briefing
Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK response to the conflict July 2024 to March 2025
UK response to the 2023-25 conflict between Israel and Hamas and situation across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, July 2024 to March 2025.
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