Research Briefing
The Middle East in 2023
A selection of developments and areas to watch in the Middle East in 2023, including in Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
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Research Briefing
Earthquake in Syria and Turkey February 2023
What is the current situation in Turkey and Syria, what aid has been pledged, and how can the most affected areas be reached?
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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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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
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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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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Debate Pack
Iran’s nuclear programme
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Iran's nuclear programme is scheduled for Thursday 30 June 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 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
Alternatives to Russian oil: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Venezuela?
The US, UK and EU aim to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas. This describes other countries able to increase supply and the challenges in achieving this.
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Debate Pack
UK Government recognition of the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel
A Backbench Business Committee debate on UK Government recognition of the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel is scheduled for Thursday 24 February 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
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Research Briefing
President Biden’s foreign policy: One year in
This briefing looks at how President Joe Biden's foreign policy has in his first year lived up to his campaign promises, his other major foreign policy achievements and the challenges ahead.
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Research Briefing
LGBT+ rights and issues in the Middle East
This briefing focuses on LGBT+ rights and issues in 13 Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran and Iraq.
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