Research Briefing
President Trump and Greenland: Frequently asked questions
President Trump has expressed interest in the US acquiring Greenland. Greenland, the UK, and most European countries, are opposed to this
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Research Briefing
Syria one year after Assad: Forming an interim government
A transitional government and constitution has been declared, and an interim parliament selected. Fighting in 2026 has led to a new deal with the Kurdish SDF.
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Research Briefing
Syria one year after Assad: UK and global engagement
Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Now, more foreign powers are engaging with the new Syrian authorities. Most sanctions have been removed.
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Research Briefing
UK aid for education
Global goals to increase access to education remain unachieved. UK bilateral aid for education fell from 2019 to 2023. Global and UK aid is expected to fall.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons: At a glance
This page has been replaced by a new Commons Library collection: Nuclear weapons, disarmament and arms control.
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Debate Pack
UK relations with France
A Westminster Hall debate on UK relations with France is scheduled for Wednesday 14 January 2026, from 4pm. The debate will be led by Chris Murray MP
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Research Briefing
The UK’s “new Approach to Africa” 2025
The government has a seven-point framework for working with African states. These include climate, migration and investment. However, UK aid is falling.
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Research Briefing
Iran: What challenges face the country in 2026?
Iran begins 2026 with extensive protests sparked by its weak economy. Pressure remains on Hamas and Hezbollah to disarm. The US and Israel may conduct strikes.
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Debate Pack
Future of the Ajax programme
A Westminster Hall debate on the future of the Ajax programme is scheduled for Wednesday 14 January 2026, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Ben Obese-Jecty MP.
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Insight
Africa in 2026: Conflict, elections and a new UK framework
What challenges and opportunities face the African continent in 2026? This brief discusses the G20 summit, elections, armed conflict, aid and UK engagement.
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Insight
The UK and international development: Global issues for 2026
Major aid donors will continue to cut aid budgets. UN agencies are planning reforms and reductions in their programmes.
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Research Briefing
Proposals for a Coalition of the Willing in Ukraine
Part of proposals for securing any future peace deal in Ukraine, is the deployment of a European-led multinational force, or Coalition of the Willing.
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Research Briefing
The US capture of Nicolás Maduro
This briefing looks at the January 2026 US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, statements by President Trump and US officials, the UK and international response, and questions of international law.
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Debate Pack
Religious minority persecution in Myanmar
A Westminster Hall debate on religious minority persecution in Myanmar is scheduled for Thursday 8 January 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU reset: Agreement on UK participation in the EU Erasmus+ programme
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will participate in the EU Erasmus+ programme from 2027
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