Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of recent political developments in Cyprus, providing background on the division of the island and discussing recent peace talks and wider tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean
Research Briefing
The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.
Debate Pack
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
Insight
Western military chiefs have expressed concern that Russia could resort to the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 9 March 2022 the House of Commons will consider the estimates of defence spending.
Research Briefing
The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
Research Briefing
What military assistance did the UK, the US, NATO and the EU give to Ukraine between 2014 and 2021?
Research Briefing
NATO has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine. It held a leaders’ virtual summit on 25 February.
Research Briefing
In 2021 Russian military forces were building on the borders of Ukraine. What were Russia's intentions at the time and how did the West respond?
Research Briefing
In mid-January 2022 the US, NATO, OSCE and Russia held a series of talks on European security in an effort to defuse the Ukraine crisis.
Research Briefing
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly's committees draft reports and policy recommendations examining all security and policy challenges confronting Allied countries. These represent formal statements of the Assembly's views and are widely circulated to the governments and national parliaments of NATO Member States.
Research Briefing
Following the withdrawal of British and coalition forces from Afghanistan there are ongoing fears for the safety of thousands of former locally employed Afghan civilians who assisted them. This briefing examines the Government's policies for offering locally employed civilians relocation in the UK.
Insight
Women made up 11.8% of the intake into the Armed Forces between 31 March 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Research Briefing
The House of Commons rejected two amendments made to the Armed Forces Bill in the House of Lords. At their consideration of the Commons reasons for rejecting the changes, two amendments in lieu were proposed and agreed. The Bill will now come back to the House of Commons for further consideration.
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