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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Insight
Israel and the Abraham Accords in 2025: Five years on
It is five years since Israel normalised relations with four Arab states. How have these ties developed since then?
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Research Briefing
The E3 triggers snapback sanctions against Iran 2025
All UN sanctions against Iran lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement will be reimposed on 28 September unless a new agreement can be reached.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon 2025: Plans to disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese Government plans to disarm Hezbollah, whose military power has been weakened by Israel since 2023. What is the plan, and what are its challenges?
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Research Briefing
Syria after Assad: Consequences and interim authorities 2025
What has happened in Syria after the fall of Assad, who are the main actors, and how has the UK and others responded?
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Research Briefing
Iran: Impacts of June 2025 Israel and US strikes
Describes the effects of the strikes, the domestic situation in Iran, and outlook for the region and Iran's nuclear programme
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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
Nuclear weapons profile: Israel
This paper briefly examines Israel's nuclear weapons policies, capabilities and programmes.
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Research Briefing
US-Iran nuclear talks 2025
The US has entered into talks with Iran to limit its nuclear programme. How far advanced is the programme, and what issues are being discussed?
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Research Briefing
Syria: What is the situation five months after Assad’s fall?
A government has been declared, but violence is ongoing, including against minorities. The UK has removed some sanctions and wants an inclusive transition.
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Insight
Syria: What is the situation five months after Assad’s fall?
A government has been declared, but violence is ongoing, including against minorities. The UK has removed some sanctions and wants an inclusive transition.
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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
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK response to the conflict July 2024 to March 2025
UK response to the 2023-25 conflict between Israel and Hamas and situation across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, July 2024 to March 2025.
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Research Briefing
Countering Islamic State/Daesh in Africa, Syria and Iraq 2025
Global activity by Islamic State (IS) continues. What is the status of counter-IS forces in West Africa, Somalia, Syria and Iraq?
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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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