Dual nationals imprisoned in Iran
Several dual nationals have been detained in Iran in recent years. The UK Government has been criticised for not acting decisively in their cases.
2022 Iran protests: Human rights and international response
Iran has seen protests since September 2022, bringing attention to the rights of women and minorities. What has the response been and how significant are they?
UK aid and Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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Research Briefing
Bahrain: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Debate Pack
Christian persecution: Freedom of religion or belief
A Westminster Hall debate on Christian persecution: Freedom of religion or belief will take place on Thursday 17 November 2022 from 3.00pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP and Fiona Bruce MP.
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
Oil prices jumped after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. Prices reached $127 a barrel on 8 March. The latest price is $98 a barrel. The price in Sterling set a new record in mid-June of £103 a barrel.
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Research Briefing
Iraq in 2022: Forming a government
Iraq has experienced a year of uncertainty following elections in 2021. A president has now been elected and prime minister appointed. Fresh elections are expected in 2023. What are the challenges Iraq faces?
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Research Briefing
FIFA men’s football world cup Qatar 2022: FAQs
Qatar is hosting the 2022 men's football world cup. The paper answers FAQs on the tournament, including rights for workers and LGBT+ people and advice for fans.
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2021/22: Conflict and peace
Fighting in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014. A temporary truce has now expired. This briefing provides an update to the conflict, the human rights situation, and attempts to bring peace.
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Insight
Mahsa Amini protests in Iran 2022
Iranians are protesting following the death of Mahsa Amini. What is the situation for women in Iran and how significant are the protests?
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: Timeline and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
China and the US in the Middle East: Iran and the Arab Gulf
How influential is China in the Middle East, and what does its engagement mean for US influence?
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Research Briefing
Iran’s influence in the Middle East
Concerns for Iran's reach in the Middle East do not only relate to its nuclear programme. The paper describes its actions in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon.
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Insight
Iran: One year into Ebrahim Raisi’s presidency
As Iran's president, since 2021 Ebrahim Raisi has overseen nuclear talks, protests and allegations of human rights abuses. What is the outlook for Iran in 2022?
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Research Briefing
Nuclear weapons: At a glance
This landing page features a series of Commons Library briefings on the policies, capabilities and programmes of the nuclear weapon states. They should be taken as correct at the time of writing, and will be updated periodically.
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