How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?
The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.
How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to Pakistan, on what priorities does it focus, and how effective has it been?
Government support for the situation in Nepal
What damage did the floods cause, what aid has the UK announced, and what is the future of UK aid to Nepal?
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Research Briefing
Yemen 2026: Southern Transitional Council’s fall and renewed Houthi-Saudi conflict
In 2026, the Southern Transitional Council collapsed in the south, Houthi-Saudi/Yemen government fighting resumed, and humanitarian need is high.
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Research Briefing
Israel–Hezbollah conflict 2026 and UK response
Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued into June. Issues in talks include disarming Hezbollah and both Israel and Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon and the end of UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate in 2026
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate will end in 2026 and it will withdraw in 2027. The force has been in place since 1978. What are the plans post-UNIFIL?
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2026
The UK spent 18% of its aid budget supporting refugees in the UK in 2025. This drew criticism from aid groups and committees. What is the government response?
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Research Briefing
A new president and prime minister for Iraq: What challenges face the country in 2026?
In 2026 Iraq selected a new president and prime minister. Issues facing Iraq include disarming or integrating Iran-backed militias into the state armed forces.
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Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: How are the UK and others engaging?
Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Since his fall, the UK has been among those to engage with the interim government and lift many sanctions.
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Research Briefing
The conflict in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 on the conflict in Sudan. The debate will be opened by Naushabah Khan MP.
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Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: Interim government and Kurdish integration
Following President Assad’s fall in 2024, an interim Syrian parliament and government are in place. In 2026, steps are underway to integrate Kurdish areas.
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Research Briefing
Syria in 2026: Minority religious and ethnic groups after Assad
Extensive violence targeted some religious minorities in 2025. Tensions continued in 2026. The UK has called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
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Research Briefing
Iran in 2026: Six months after the US/Israeli strikes
There are no talks between the US and Iran on ending the conflict. The US is imposing more economic sanctions. Iran’s high use of the death penalty persists.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and women and girls
The development challenges facing women and girls, how much UK and global aid is spent on gender equality, and UK policy and action.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and climate change
Sets out the potential effects of climate change on global development goals, UK Government aid strategies on climate change, and how UK aid is spent.
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