Insight
Migrant crisis on Belarusian border with EU
The EU has accused Lukashenko’s regime of engineering the current situation.
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Insight
Global net zero commitments
How many countries have made net zero commitments? And where are they legally binding?
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Constituency casework
Finding funding for UK aid organisations
How UK aid organisations may be able to access financial support, from UK Government schemes and also other funding sources.
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Insight
COP26: Delivering on $100 billion climate finance
The $100bn target for 2020 has probably been missed and will be a main issue at COP26 in November.
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Debate Pack
Proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan
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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Research Briefing
The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list
This reading list provides links to Parliamentary and other material on the conflict in Afghanistan since 9/11.
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Research Briefing
Commonwealth small island developing states and climate change
Small Island Developing States are considered some of the most vulnerable in the world to changes in the climate. This briefing discusses potential support.
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Research Briefing
Belarus: One year on from the disputed Presidential election
It has been just over one year since the disputed Presidential election in Belarus and President Lukashenko has consolidated his grip on power. What is the human rights situation in the country now and how has the West responded?
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Research Briefing
Is turning back migrants at sea compatible with international law?
What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
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Insight
Is turning back migrants at sea compatible with international law?
What does international law say about turning back migrants at sea, and can “pushback” tactics can be used safely and legally?
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: international dimensions
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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Insight
The impact of Covid-19 on mental health and human rights
How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
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Insight
The pandemic in South Asia: Vaccine supply and health systems
What are the current pressures on health systems in South Asia and how is the UK Government supporting the region?
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
The UK at the United Nations: How the UN works
The United Nations is a key part of UK foreign policy. But how does the UN work? And what is the UK's influence in the UN?
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