Research Briefing
Taiwan: History, politics and UK relations
This briefing looks at Taiwan’s history and politics, membership of international organisations, and relationship with other states, including the UK.
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Research Briefing
UNESCO at 80
UNESCO is a UN Agency that has been operating for 80 years. This briefing outlines UNESCO, its functions, and recent challenges.
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia: Targeting third countries
Countries that are considered to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine have increasingly faced sanctions.
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Research Briefing
UN at 80: Funding challenges at the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, it faces a growing funding crisis. This briefing sets out how the UN is funded, the main causes of the UN's cash crisis, and the main initiatives to address these.
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Research Briefing
The United Nations at 80: Paper Series
The UN's 80th year draws to a close. This series of briefings takes stock of the UN's progress and challenges ahead.
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Research Briefing
The UN at 80: An overview of the United Nations
As the UN turns 80, this briefing outlines the basics of the UN: its purposes, principles, and history.
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Research Briefing
UK funding to UN agencies and potential reforms in 2025
The UK is one of the largest donors to UN agencies. How much does it provide and what reforms does the UK want to see?
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Research Briefing
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25)
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill (2024–25) was introduced to Parliament in September 2025 and is scheduled for second reading on 16 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
NATO: Reinforcing its eastern flank
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders since 2014 and in response to Russian action.
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Research Briefing
COP30: The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers the main themes of COP30.
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Research Briefing
Climate Change at the International Court of Justice
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that said climate change is an existential threat and that states must act.
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Research Briefing
The UK Sanctions Framework
The UK sanctions framework is a significant set of powers to sanction individuals, businesses, and states. This paper explains the current operation of sanctions in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Conflict-related sexual violence and the UK’s approach
This research briefing provides information on conflict-related sexual violence, and the UK Government’s approach.
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Research Briefing
Peace in Ukraine: What have the August 2025 talks achieved?
A renewed diplomatic effort to agree peace in Ukraine is underway.
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Research Briefing
Military assistance to Ukraine (February 2022 to January 2025)
An overview of the military assistance provided to Ukraine between February 2022 and January 2025
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