Research Briefing
How do countries join NATO?
Any European country can join NATO. This paper explains how countries can join the Alliance.
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Research Briefing
NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
This briefing explains Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO and the process involved in them joining the alliance.
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Research Briefing
Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Insight
Sudan: The “forgotten” conflict
After nearly a year of civil war in Sudan, around half the population needs humanitarian assistance. What is the current status of the conflict?
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Research Briefing
South Africa election 2024 lookahead
Polls suggest that, for the first time in thirty years, the African National Congress may not win a majority in the general election. This briefing discusses the main parties, current issues and South Africa’s foreign policy.
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Debate Pack
Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria
A Westminster Hall debate on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 6 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
An introduction to UK arms exports
A short introduction to UK arms exports. This briefing explains what arms exports are, what controls are in place and the process for granting licenses. It briefly looks at some of the most commonly raised concerns about UK arms exports.
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Research Briefing
Africa in 2024: Democracy and instability
South Africa and Rwanda mark significant anniversaries and elections in 2024, and African countries and institutions are gaining influence on the world stage.
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Insight
Africa in 2024: Democracy and instability
South Africa and Rwanda mark significant anniversaries and elections in 2024, and African countries and institutions are gaining influence on the world stage.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Debate Pack
Adequacy of service accommodation
A Westminster Hall debate on the adequacy of service accommodation is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 19 December, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be opened by Alistair Strathern MP.
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Debate Pack
Arms export licences for sales to Israel
A Westminster Hall debate on arms export licences for sales to Israel is scheduled for Tuesday 12 December 2023, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Zarah Sultana MP.
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Research Briefing
UK amends its criteria for arms exports
This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
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Research Briefing
Madagascar: 2023 presidential election and relations with the UK
On 16 November 2023 Madagascar held a presidential election, postponed from the original date of 9 November. Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina was re-elected, but opposition candidates do not accept the results.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This briefing is no longer being updated.
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