Research Briefing
Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations
This briefing looks at Taiwan’s history and politics, membership of international organisations, and relationship with other states, including the UK.
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Debate Pack
Modern day slavery in Pakistan
A Westminster Hall debate on modern day slavery in Pakistan will take place on Thursday 13 November, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: Targeting third countries
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced sanctions.
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Research Briefing
How much aid does the UK spend in India, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to India and on what priorities does it focus?
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Research Briefing
2025 treaty on the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago
Under the agreement, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius but will pay for the right to operate the Diego Garcia military base
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Research Briefing
AUKUS submarine (SSN-A) programme
A major part of the AUKUS agreement between the UK, the US and Australia is the delivery of a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet for Australia. In March 2023 the AUKUS nations set out how that ambition would be achieved.
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Debate Pack
80th anniversary of Victory over Japan
A general debate on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan is scheduled for Monday 21 July 2025 in the main chamber.
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Research Briefing
Kashmir: Renewed India-Pakistan tensions
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Myanmar’s civil war
Myanmar’s civil war is ongoing. This Commons Library research briefing sets out the conflict’s origins, current state of the conflict, and the UK and international response. It also covers the effects of the 2025 earthquake.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific and what’s next for its policy to the region?
This briefing looks at UK's 'tilt to the Indo-Pacific', as first set out in the 2021 Integrated Review under the Conservative government. The goals the tilt achieved in deepening the UK's defence, foreign policy and trade relationships in the region, and what the Labour government has said about the tilt.
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Research Briefing
Recent developments in Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming national security strategy 2025: FAQ
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
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Debate Pack
Government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir
A Westminster Hall debate on government support for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for Wednesday 5 March 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Sarah Smith MP.
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Research Briefing
Bangladesh: The fall of the Hasina Government and recent political developments
This briefing looks at the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Government in August 2024 after student-led protests, the challenges ahead for the new interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, and Bangladesh's political history.
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