What is NATO’s Article 3 commitment to national resilience?
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
How to access military service records
Constituents may contact a Member of Parliament seeking advice on how to access military service records. This briefing provides guidance on what information is available, and how to access it.
Ukraine: A new push for peace
After a six month hiatus, fresh US-led peace talks were held with Russia and Ukraine in early September 2026.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2026-27
During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
Armenia’s 2026 election: Where next for the country?
Following parliamentary elections in June 2026, Armenia's efforts diversify its foreign policy look set to continue.
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Research Briefing
What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?
What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine: What has changed since January 2025?
How has military assistance to Ukraine changed since January 2025 when US President Donald Trump took office?
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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
Timeline of British military assistance to Ukraine (2022 to present)
What military assistance is the UK providing to Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: What has changed since January 2025?
How have sanctions against Russia changed since January 2025? Is US policy diverging from that of its allies?
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Research Briefing
UK rearmament and warfighting readiness
A debate on UK rearmament and warfighting readiness will take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
Defence Investment Plan: Key decisions
On 30 June 2026, the government published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan. What are the key decisions for MOD spending over the next four years?
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Research Briefing
Overview: Where are all the world’s nuclear weapons?
Who are the nuclear weapon states?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons in Europe
The debate over nuclear weapons in Europe is gaining traction following France's proposals for greater nuclear cooperation among European allies.
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Research Briefing
Looking ahead to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026
The five-yearly Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) begins on 27 April 2026.
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