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Defence policy

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    Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

    Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Devolution
    • Institutions
    • International law
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Nuclear weapons profile: North Korea

    Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

    North Korea continues to expand its nuclear capabilities and programmes.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • International law
  • Debate Pack

    NATO and international security

    Monday, 16 May, 2022

    A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    No-fly zones and Ukraine

    Monday, 07 March, 2022

    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
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    Military Assistance to Ukraine 2014-2021

    Friday, 04 March, 2022

    What military assistance did the UK, the US, NATO and the EU give to Ukraine between 2014 and 2021?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    UK sanctions against Russia: Arms exports

    Thursday, 03 March, 2022

    The UK has banned the export of all dual-use items to Russia in response to conflict in Ukraine.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International trade
  • Research Briefing

    NATO’s response to Russian military action in Ukraine

    Friday, 25 February, 2022

    NATO has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine. It held a leaders’ virtual summit on 25 February.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Debate Pack

    UK’s relationship with Russia and China

    Tuesday, 22 February, 2022

    A Backbench Business Committee debate on the UK's relationship with Russia and China is scheduled for Thursday 24 February 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.

    • Debate Pack
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    International Regulation of Space

    Wednesday, 26 January, 2022

    27 January 2022 marks the 55th anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty opening for signature. As international operations in space increase, this paper looks at the status of international law relating to outer space.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
    • International law
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    European security: the outcome of talks with Russia

    Monday, 17 January, 2022

    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
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    NATO Parliamentary Assembly: Reports of the 2021 Annual Session

    Thursday, 13 January, 2022

    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
    • Armed forces
    • Defence equipment and spending
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Armed Forces Bill 2021-2022: Lords amendments

    Thursday, 09 December, 2021

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
  • Debate Pack

    British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO

    Friday, 03 December, 2021

    A Westminster Hall debate on British support for Ukrainian membership of NATO has been scheduled for Wednesday 8 December 2021, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate has been initiated by Daniel Kawczynski MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Europe
  • Debate Pack

    Proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan

    Tuesday, 02 November, 2021

    A Backbench Business debate on a proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan has been scheduled for Thursday 4 November 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate will be led by Tobias Ellwood MP.

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    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • International organisations
  • Research Briefing

    The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list

    Tuesday, 02 November, 2021

    This reading list provides links to Parliamentary and other material on the conflict in Afghanistan since 9/11.

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    • Armed forces
    • Asia Pacific
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • International organisations

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