How does the Commonwealth respond to human rights concerns?
The Commonwealth funds human rights work, observes elections, and can suspend its members. Challenges include democracy and LGBT+ rights.
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (current conflict, 2022 – present)
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
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Research Briefing
Nordic cooperation: What is the Nordic Council?
The five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – work closely together through the Nordic Council and Nordic Council of Ministers
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2026-27
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
How much aid does the UK spend in Pakistan, and why?
What is the value of UK aid to Pakistan, on what priorities does it focus, and how effective has it been?
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Research Briefing
Government support for the situation in Nepal
What damage did the floods cause, what aid has the UK announced, and what is the future of UK aid to Nepal?
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Research Briefing
International Law and the Chagos Archipelago
This briefing revisits the main international legal issues leading to the 2025 UK-Mauritius agreement on sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.
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Research Briefing
What is NATO’s Article 3 commitment to national resilience?
What are NATO's treaty obligations on national resilience and civil preparedness?
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Research Briefing
Venezuela: What has happened since Maduro’s capture in January 2026?
Relations have strengthened between Venezuela and the US since Maduro’s capture in January 2026. Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez has signed an agreement giving the US preferential access to her country's oil fields.
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK, 2022 to 2026
The UK spent 18% of its aid budget supporting refugees in the UK in 2025. This drew criticism from aid groups and committees. What is the government response?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine: A new push for peace
After a six month hiatus, fresh US-led peace talks were held with Russia and Ukraine in early September 2026.
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Research Briefing
Armed Forces Bill 2026-27
During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: UK Missions to the United Nations
As the United Nation's 80th year draws to a close, this briefing highlights the work of the UK Missions to the United Nations
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Research Briefing
Armenia’s 2026 election: Where next for the country?
Following parliamentary elections in June 2026, Armenia's efforts diversify its foreign policy look set to continue.
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