Research Briefing
Belarus: where next?
The august presidential election in Belarus led to the biggest demonstrations since the country's independence. The outcome is still not clear.
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Research Briefing
The UK-China relationship 2017 to 2020
In the latter half of 2020 the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
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Research Briefing
EU funding in the UK
This Commons Library briefing looks at the funding received by the UK from EU institutions and considers the implications of Brexit on the EU as a source of funding for regional development, agriculture support, research and innovation and other areas.
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Research Briefing
Belarus: 2020 presidential election
Belarus held a presidential election on Sunday 9 August 2020. In the weeks leading up to the election there were large rallies against the incumbent president. In the weeks since the election took place, protests have continued amid allegations of widespread vote-rigging as President Lukashenko secured a sixth term in office.
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Research Briefing
The UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: functions and tasks
This briefing paper provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Joint Committee, established to oversee the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. It sets out the tasks that need to be undertaken by the Joint Committee and indicates whether they have been completed.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU future relationship: Can a deal be reached in time?
This Insight outlines the timeline and state of play in the UK-EU negotiations.
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Insight
UK-EU future relationship: Can a deal be reached in time?
This Insight outlines the timeline and state of play in the UK-EU negotiations.
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Research Briefing
Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs: a reading list
On 26 February 2020, the Prime Minister set out the government’s approach to the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs. This paper provides links to a selection of news, analysis and comment on the upcoming Integrated Review.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Pension Scheme and preserved pensions
Armed Forces Pension Scheme and preserved pensions
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Research Briefing
UK-EU future relationship negotiations update: is an agreement possible?
This paper provides an update on the UK-EU future relationship negotiations following intensified negotiations in June and July 2020. It explores the prospects for an agreement in time for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December
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Research Briefing
Catalan independence
The independence movement in the Spanish region of Catalonia provoked a dramatic constitutional crisis in Spain and changed Spain's political scene...
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan – Jul 2020 update
With a peace deal signed between the Taliban and the US, what are the prospects for Afghanistan?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Impact on insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa
How does the coronavirus pandemic impact conflict-affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of food insecurity, political insecurity and health?
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Insight
Coronavirus: Impact on insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa
How does the coronavirus pandemic impact conflict-affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of food insecurity, political insecurity and health?
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Research Briefing
Magnitsky legislation
Stronger legislation providing for sanctions against corrupt officials who commit gross human rights abuse has been passed, and the UK's first Magnitsky sanctions have been announced...
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