Insight
What might Iran’s new president mean for foreign policy?
Iranians elected a new president in June. Will this create an opening for talks over Iran’s nuclear programme or additional backing for Russia?
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Debate Pack
Prevention of sexual violence in conflict
A Westminster Hall debate on prevention of sexual violence in conflict is scheduled for Tuesday 14 May 2024, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Sharon Hodgson MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians
There will be a Westminster Hall debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians on 13 May 2024, opened by Cat Smith MP. The Petitions Committee agreed to the debate in response to an e-petition that attracted over 100,000 signatures.
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Research Briefing
The Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Recent developments in the Horn of Africa and current challenges: conflict, shifting political allegiances, and hunger
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Research Briefing
Iran’s 2024 elections
Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?
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Insight
Iran’s 2024 elections
Iranians went to the polls in March. How might the election results affect Iranian politics and political stability?
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Debate Pack
Relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
A Westminster Hall debate on the relationship between the UK and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Jack Lopresti MP.
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Debate Pack
Freedom and democracy in Iran
A debate on freedom and democracy in Iran will take place on Thursday 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons chamber. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Bob Blackman MP.
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Debate Pack
Religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024
A Westminster Hall debate on religious persecution and the World Watch List 2024 is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2024, from 1.30 to 4.30pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Fiona Bruce MP.
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Debate Pack
Defence and international affairs
There will be a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 24 January 2024.
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Debate Pack
UK response to international human rights abuses
A Westminster Hall debate on the UK response to international human rights abuses is scheduled for Wednesday 24 January 2024, from 2.30 to 4.00pm. The debate will be led by Sarah Owen MP.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2022-23 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
Yemen airstrikes: Parliament’s role in approving military action
On 11 January the US and UK, supported by allies, launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. There has been considerable debate as to whether Parliament should have given its approval beforehand.
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Research Briefing
Expulsion of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran
This briefing looks at the hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have been expelled in the last several months from Pakistan and Iran, returning to Afghanistan which is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis. It explores the situation in Pakistan and Iran, the reasons behind the move, and the UK Government response.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions 648225, 648383 and 648292, relating to Israel and Palestine, is scheduled for Monday 11 December 2023 from 4:30pm, for up to three hours. The debate will be led by Cat Smith MP.
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