Research Briefing
Oman: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Oman's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Kuwait: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Kuwait's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Representing the Overseas Territories in the UK Parliament and Government
How does the UK Parliament interact with the UK's Overseas Territories?
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Research Briefing
UK aid: FCDO merger and the move to 0.5% four years on
It is four years since the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office was created and the government announced aid spending would be temporarily cut.
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Insight
UK aid: FCDO merger and the move to 0.5% four years on
It is four years since the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office was created and the government announced aid spending would be temporarily cut.
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Research Briefing
Iran’s influence in the Middle East
Describes Iran's support for groups in Iraq, Lebanon, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Syria and Yemen, and the UK and international response.
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Research Briefing
What might Iran’s new president mean for foreign policy?
Iranians elected a new president in June. Will this create an opening for talks over Iran’s nuclear programme or additional backing for Russia?
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Insight
What might Iran’s new president mean for foreign policy?
Iranians elected a new president in June. Will this create an opening for talks over Iran’s nuclear programme or additional backing for Russia?
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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
UK-China relations: Developments 2021 to 2024
This paper looks at how UK-China relations have deteriorated between 2021 and 2024, as well as the UK's and China's policies towards one another, the UK's national security concerns, and trade and investment links.
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Research Briefing
The UK and the US$100 billion climate finance goal
In 2022 industrialised countries achieved a 2009 pledge to provide US$100 billion annually to low income states to help them respond to climate change.
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Research Briefing
Refugees and the UK’s international aid response
UK aid and diplomatic efforts to support refugees globally
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Research Briefing
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill 2023-24
The bill is due to have its report stage on Friday 17 May. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
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Debate Pack
Prevention of sexual violence in conflict
A Westminster Hall debate on prevention of sexual violence in conflict is scheduled for Tuesday 14 May 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Sharon Hodgson MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians
There will be a Westminster Hall debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians on 13 May 2024, opened by Cat Smith MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to an e-petition that attracted over 100,000 signatures.
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