Really useful selection of Commons Library research briefings for a general debate on defence and international affairs in the Commons Chamber on 24 January 2024.
Topics covered:
- Middle East: Houthis, Yemen, Israel, Hamas, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Iran
- Ukraine
- Africa – notable how BIG Africa is and how few reports there are on it here
- Asia: Taiwan and China
- Defence: disruptive technologies, undersea infrastructure, parliamentary approval for military action
- Armed forces
- Arms exports
- AUKUS submarine
- Nuclear weapons, including the Iran nuclear deal and UK deterrent
- International development, including aid spend reductions
- International organisations: how the UN works and UK’s role
- Rwanda
- Pandemics
- And finally: space!
Suggested citation: Fugard, A. (2024, January 20). Defence and international affairs (Commons Library briefings) [blog post]. https://andifugard.info/defence-and-international-affairs-commons-library-briefings/
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