United Arab Emirates (UAE): Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.

This briefing provides an introduction to UAE politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
A general debate on the work of the Council of Europe is scheduled for Thursday 8 June in the House of Commons chamber. This debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by John Howell MP.
This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
Research Briefing
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK Government policy on Iran is scheduled for Wednesday 7 June 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Brendan Clarke-Smith MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on support for Afghan women and girls will take place on Tuesday 6 June 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Wendy Chamberlain MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing describes the Iran protests of 2022, which brought attention to the rights of women and minorities, and the local and international response.
Research Briefing
Several dual nationals have been detained in Iran in recent years. The UK Government has been criticised for not acting decisively in their cases.
Research Briefing
What weapons and other military support have been given to Ukraine by the UK, the US and its allies and partners since Russia invaded the country in February 2022?
Research Briefing
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western allies and other partners across the globe have imposed an unprecedented package of coordinated sanctions against Russia.
Debate Pack
A debate on the recognition of the Ukrainian Holodomor is scheduled for Thursday 25 May 2023 in the House of Commons Chamber. This debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Pauline Latham MP and Stewart Malcolm McDonald MP.
Research Briefing
Attention is increasingly being given to the conditions that may be required to bring about peace in Ukraine.
Research Briefing
Current sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have reached an unprecedent scale. However, there has been a sanctions regime in place against Russia since 2014.
Research Briefing
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 15 May 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a special tribunal on Ukraine has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 May, frpm 11:30am-1:00pm. The debate will be opened by Richard Foord MP.
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