Afghanistan
This page highlights some of the current parliamentary material available on Afghanistan. This includes select committee reports, briefing papers on current legislation and other subjects produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.
Standard Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24.05.2013 | In brief: UK withdrawal from Afghanistan |
| The drawdown of British troops in Afghanistan has begun. The number of British troops in Afghanistan will be reduced to 5,200 by the end of 2013. | |
| 15.02.2013 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones): an introduction |
| This note provides an introduction to the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by the UK Armed Forces, more commonly known as drones. | |
| 01.10.2012 | The cost of international military operations |
| This note provides a summary of the estimated and actual costs of the international military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya. | |
| 18.09.2012 | In Brief: Afghanistan - insider attacks |
| This note looks at the rising number of insider attacks against ISAF personnel in Afghanistan and the response from ISAF and the Government. | |
| 09.07.2012 | Afghanistan: The Timetable for Security Transition |
| NATO assumed command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan in August 2003. At its summit in Chicago in May 2012, NATO confirmed ISAF's mission will end on 31 December 2014. It also mapped out the transition of security for Afghanistan from ISAF to Afghan National Security Forces. Specifically, it set the goal for Afghan forces to be in the lead for security nation-wide by mid-2013. |
Research Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 22.06.2010 | The 'AfPak policy' and the Pashtuns |
| The first part of this paper focuses on the Pashtuns, beginning with a survey of the geographic, historical and cultural factors which have shaped Pashtun identities in Afghanistan and Pakistan before going on to describe the political and security arrangements under which they currently live. The paper then reviews the Pashtun armed militant groups currently operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The second part of the paper then looks at the US AfPak policy, setting out its origins and evolution before assessing the prospects for success over the coming year and beyond. | |
| 26.10.2005 | Afghanistan: the culmination of the Bonn process |
| Afghanistan: the culmination of the Bonn process. House of Commons Library Research Paper 05/72. | |
| 11.12.2001 | The campaign against international terrorism: prospects after the fall of the Taliban. |
| The campaign against international terrorism: prospects after the fall of the Taliban. House of Commons Research Paper 01/112. | |
| 31.10.2001 | Operation Enduring Freedom and the conflict in Afghanistan: an update. |
| Operation Enduring Freedom and the conflict in Afghanistan: an update. House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/81. | |
| 03.10.2001 | 11 September 2001: the response |
| 11 September 2001: the response. House of Commons Library Research Paper 01/72. |
Select Committee Reports
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06.07.2011 | UK operations in Afghanistan. |
| Defence Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 04.05.2011 | The UK's foreign policy approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
| Government response. Foreign and Commonwealth Office report [Commons] | |
| 09.02.2011 | The UK's foreign policy approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
| Foreign Affairs Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 01.02.2011 | The EU's police mission in Afghanistan. |
| European Union Select Committee (HL) report [Lords] | |
| 02.10.2009 | Global security: Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
| Government response. Foreign and Commonwealth Office report [Commons] |
Early Day Motions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02.11.2011 | SERVICE OF LANCE CORPORAL MICHAEL SHEARD |
| That this House notes the brave and loyal service of Lance Corporal Michael Sheard of 207 Signals Squadron who served in Helmand Province between March and October this year; resolves ... | |
| 10.10.2011 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE RECOGNITION FOR BRAVERY IN AFGHANISTAN |
| That this House notes the bravery and distinguished service undertaken by the armed forces from all across the UK, particularly in recent years in Afghanistan; is acutely aware of the ... | |
| 20.06.2011 | BRIAN HAW |
| That this House notes the endurance of Brian Haw; remembers too the dedication of Lieutenant-Commander Bill Boaks who, before his death 25 years ago, dedicated his life to road casualty ... | |
| 20.06.2011 | PEACE AND BRIAN HAW |
| That this House notes with sadness the passing of Brian Haw, whose protest camp in Parliament Square, initially against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and then all wars, has stood for ... | |
| 30.03.2011 | AFGHAN POLICE FORCE |
| That this House recognises the sterling work that is being carried out in training the Afghan Police Force; understands that it is imperative that there is adequate funding not only ... |
Lords Library Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11.03.2013 | Debate on 14 March: Afghanistan's Regional Relationships |
| Afghanistan lies at the heart of Central Asia. Since the invasion by Western-led forces in 2001, its relationships with its regional neighbours have been mixed: at times characterised by co-operation, at others by competing national interests. This Note explores those relationships in the context of Afghanistan's current security, political and economic situation, focusing particularly on key actors such as Pakistan and efforts to encourage dialogue and co-operation, and examines the potential impact of these regional dynamics on Afghanistan's future stability and prosperity. |
