Insight
Defence spending pledges by NATO members since Russia invaded Ukraine
Which NATO members spend 2% of GDP on defence and how have pledges changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: China
This paper briefly examines China's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons at a glance: India and Pakistan
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of India and Pakistan.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: United States
This paper briefly examines the nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes of the United States.
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Research Briefing
Armed forces pay 2022/23
How is armed forces pay decided? This briefing explains the process, discusses recent pay increases and the planned review of pay.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 602285, relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen’s Guard
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 11 July 2022 on e-petition 602285, relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen’s Guard. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
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Debate Pack
Iran’s nuclear programme
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Iran's nuclear programme is scheduled for Thursday 30 June 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
NATO Summit 2022 Madrid
NATO holds its next summit in Madrid in June 2022. This page explains what's on the agenda and where to find more information from the Commons Library.
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Research Briefing
NATO’s Strategic Concept
NATO Leaders are expected to adopt a new Strategic Concept at a summit in Madrid on 28-30 June 2022. A statement of NATO's values and purpose, what is the new Concept expected to say in light of Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entered into force in January 2021. The nuclear weapon states have not signed and ratified the new treaty which raises the question of what it can realistically achieve.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 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
Cyprus: recent developments and peace talks
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
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Research Briefing
Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland
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.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons profile: North Korea
North Korea continues to expand its nuclear capabilities and programmes.
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Debate Pack
NATO and international security
A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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