Research Briefing
Mali: Why have elections been delayed until 2024?
Mali has experienced two coups in as many years, raising concerns about its prospects of returning to a democratically elected civilian government.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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Insight
Mahsa Amini protests in Iran 2022
Iranians are protesting following the death of Mahsa Amini. What is the situation for women in Iran and how significant are the protests?
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Research Briefing
The Intelligence and Security Committee
This paper describes the functions and powers of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the UK's intelligence and security agencies. It outlines reforms to the Committee under the Justice and Security Act 2013, and summarises recent inquiries.
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Insight
What is the European Political Community?
The UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, will attend the first meeting of the European Political Community on 6 October 2022.
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Debate Pack
Use of blasphemy laws and allegations in Commonwealth countries
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the use of blasphemy laws and allegations in Commonwealth countries is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022 from 11.30am to 1.00pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
The Accession of King Charles III
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
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Insight
How has immigration changed under the UK’s new ‘points based’ system?
The UK has a new immigration system. Has it caused immigration to go up or down?
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Research Briefing
China and the US in the Middle East: Iran and the Arab Gulf
How influential is China in the Middle East, and what does its engagement mean for US influence?
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Research Briefing
Police powers: unauthorised encampments
Police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments that are typically associated with Gypsy and Traveller sites.
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Insight
Iran: One year into Ebrahim Raisi’s presidency
As Iran's president, since 2021 Ebrahim Raisi has overseen nuclear talks, protests and allegations of human rights abuses. What is the outlook for Iran in 2022?
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Research Briefing
The potential for direct rule in the British Virgin Islands
Alleged corruption has been uncovered in the British Virgin Islands. In June 2022, the UK said it would not impose direct rule at present but would monitor progress.
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Insight
Defence spending pledges by NATO members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Which NATO members spend 2% of GDP on defence and how have pledges changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: China
This paper briefly examines China's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
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