World affairs Archives

Debate Pack

E-petitions 229963, 221747 and 235185, relating to leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement, 232984 and 241361 relating to holding a further referendum on leaving the EU, and 226509 and 236261 relating to not leaving the EU

Thursday, 10 January, 2019

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 14 January at 4.30pm on e-petitions 229963, 221747 and 235185, relating to leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement, 232984 and 241361 relating to holding a further referendum on leaving the EU, and 226509 and 236261 relating to not leaving the EU. Paul Scully MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing

Brexit debates 2018

Monday, 07 January, 2019

This paper provides links to a selection of debates that have referenced Brexit in the title or during a debate in 2018. This paper will be updated periodically.
Research Briefing

Kashmir: January 2019 update

Wednesday, 02 January, 2019

This briefing covers events in Indian-administered Kashmir since 8 July 2016, which have been characterised by a dramatic upsurge in protest and violence on the ground – what some are calling the “worst crisis in a generation”.
Research Briefing

The European Economic Area

Friday, 21 December, 2018

This briefing paper outlines the institutional structure of the EEA, its pros and cons and the debate over withdrawal from the EEA.
Research Briefing

The Modernising Defence Programme

Friday, 21 December, 2018

This Commons Library briefing paper examines the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) published by the Ministry of Defence in December 2018.
Debate Pack

UN report on the Rohingya refugee crisis

Monday, 17 December, 2018

A debate on the ‘UN report on the Rohingya crisis’ has been scheduled for Thursday 20 December 2018 in the Main Chamber. The debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Rushanara Ali MP and Anne Main MP.
Research Briefing

The “meaningful vote” deferred: What now?

Thursday, 13 December, 2018

Given that the Prime Minister is now seeking further “assurances”, it is not clear whether the Government believes that it still has “political agreement” with the EU
- Research Briefing
- EU law and treaties
Insight

The “meaningful vote” deferred: What now?

Thursday, 13 December, 2018

Given that the Prime Minister is now seeking further “assurances", it is not clear whether the Government believes that it still has “political agreement” with the EU
- Insight
- The EU
- Brexit
Research Briefing

Brexit: Article 50 TEU at the CJEU

Monday, 10 December, 2018

Can Article 50 TEU be unilaterally revoked? This briefing paper considers the Advocate General's opinion and the CJEU's judgment in the Wightman case, and what implications the CJEU's judgment has for the United Kingdom.
Research Briefing

Democratic Republic of Congo: December 2018 update

Thursday, 06 December, 2018

Two years later than scheduled, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set finally to hold national elections on 23 December. Joseph Kabila, who many feared would never relinquish power, is now poised to stand down as president. So, will this be a turning-point for a country that has experienced violence and instability for decades? The omens do not look good – there is a real risk that the elections could destabilise the country further.
Research Briefing

Withdrawal Agreement: The financial settlement

Wednesday, 05 December, 2018

The UK-EU financial settlement is currently estimated at a cost of around £35-£39 billion. Here we look at what that covers, and what might happen it there is no-deal.
Insight

Withdrawal Agreement: The financial settlement

Wednesday, 05 December, 2018

The UK-EU financial settlement is currently estimated at a cost of around £35-£39 billion. Here we look at what that covers, and what might happen it there is no-deal.
- Insight
- Public spending
- The EU
- Brexit
Research Briefing

Fisheries Management in the UK

Wednesday, 05 December, 2018

The UK is in the process of negotiating its exit from the EU, and as part of that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This paper provides an overview of how fisheries are currently managed in the UK within the CFP.
Research Briefing

Brexit deal: Economic analyses

Tuesday, 04 December, 2018

What are the ways in which Brexit could affect the economy? And what do studies of the potential impact of Brexit on the economy over the short- and long-term show? This briefing answers these questions and provides summaries of the Government's and Bank of England's economic analyses of Brexit, including the assumptions and scenarios used.
Research Briefing

Russian intelligence services and special forces

Tuesday, 04 December, 2018

Russian intelligence services hit the front pages to an unprecedented degree in October 2018
- Research Briefing
- Europe

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