Research Briefing
Strategic Defence Review 2025: The UK’s nuclear deterrent
What are the implications of the new Strategic Defence Review for the UK's nuclear deterrent?
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Research Briefing
Israel-Iran 2025: Developments in Iran’s nuclear programme and military action
On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a series of attacks against Iran’s nuclear programme.
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Research Briefing
UK defence in 2025: Integrated air and missile defence
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland and what did the recent Strategic Defence Review say?
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Research Briefing
Developments in Ukraine peace talks (April to June 2025)
What are the latest developments in talks over a potential peace settlement in Ukraine?
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Research Briefing
What is the proposed WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty?
The WHO is negotiating a treaty on pandemic preparedness. The briefing outlines what has been proposed, how it relates to the International Health Regulations, where negotiations are up to, and what comes next.
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Research Briefing
Kashmir: Renewed India-Pakistan tensions
This briefing looks at the May 2025 military confrontation between India and Pakistan, sparked by the Pahalgam attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir in April 2025. It explores the historical basis for the Kashmir conflict, international reaction to the 2025 crisis, and what might happen next.
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Research Briefing
What is the Arctic Council?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
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Debate Pack
Safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones
A Westminster Hall debate on safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones is scheduled for Wednesday 30 April 2025, from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 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
Ukraine and Russia: A shift in US policy
US policy toward Russia and Ukraine appears to be shifting as it seeks a negotiated settlement in the conflict.
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Research Briefing
A new Secretary General: Issues facing the Commonwealth in 2025
Shirley Botchwey will become the seventh Commonwealth Secretary General. She has said she wants improving climate resilience to be her legacy.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming national security strategy 2025: FAQ
The UK will publish a new national security strategy before the NATO summit in June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Debt relief for low-income countries
How much debt do low income countries owe, and what is the impact of debt on development? The briefing also discusses UK and global initiatives on debt relief.
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Debate Pack
United Nations International Day of Education 2025
A Westminster Hall debate on the United Nations International Day of Education will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025, from 1:30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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Research Briefing
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2023-25: UN, ICC and ICJ statements and actions
What actions has the UN Secretary General, Security Council, General Assembly, International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court taken during the 2023-25 Israel-Hamas conflict?
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