Research Briefing
What is the Armed Forces Act?
The Armed Forces Act fulfils the requirement under the Bill of Rights 1689 that the armed forces may not be maintained without the consent of Parliament.
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Research Briefing
A brief guide to previous British defence reviews
A summary of the main recommendations of strategic defence reviews that have taken place since the end of the Second World War.
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NATO’s Washington summit
The NATO summit in July 2024, the first for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, focused on Ukraine's path to membership and challenges posed by Russia and China.
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The UK in a volatile world
Global uncertainty poses questions about the international order, democracy, key international relationships, and the UK’s readiness for conflict.
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Research Briefing
British military medals and how to apply
This paper outlines the eligibility criteria and process to apply for a military medal, as well as background information on some of the medals that may still be applied for.
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Research Briefing
Maintaining and funding war memorials
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials in the UK. This paper collates some useful resources for individuals seeking information on funding, maintenance and other war memorial related questions.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Ukraine
NATO says Ukraine "will become a member" of the Alliance, but has not set a timeframe.
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Research Briefing
What is the Global South?
The ‘Global South’ has become a widely used term in discussions of international politics and diplomacy, but not everyone thinks it is a helpful term.
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Insight
What is the Global South?
The ‘Global South’ has become a widely used term in discussions of international politics and diplomacy, but not everyone thinks it is a helpful term.
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Debate Pack
General debate on defence
A general debate on defence is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
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Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Quinquennial review 2023
This briefing summarises the main findings of the 2023 review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the Government's response.
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Research Briefing
The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Recent developments in the Horn of Africa and current challenges: conflict, shifting political allegiances, and hunger
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Research Briefing
Armed forces housing: The new accommodation offer
The Ministry of Defence has paused plans to change how it allocates service family housing after a backlash. This briefing examines the new accommodation offer.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO?
This paper explains what NATO is, its structure and purpose, and how it has evolved since its formation in 1949.
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