This In Focus reports on the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held in Malta.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 27-29 November 2015 (129 KB , PDF)
From 27 to 29 November 2015, leaders from Commonwealth member countries met to discuss global issues such as climate change, peace and security, migration and sustainable development, and to elect a new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 27-29 November 2015 (129 KB , PDF)
The US government has recently shifted its approach to Ukraine, engaging in direct negotiations with Russia regarding the conflict’s resolution, pursuing a minerals agreement with Ukraine, and temporarily halting military aid and intelligence sharing. During these developments, the UK government has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine through financial and military assistance, in addition to hosting a peace summit and committing further military aid.
The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat). The bill would require the UK government to formally recognise Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.
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The global landscape has changed significantly over the last couple of decades. This has led to questions about the UK’s current global standing and its ambitions. This briefing considers these issues in the context of the UK’s membership of international organisations, and its defence policy, foreign policy, and influence through soft power, the economy and aid spending.
