Foreign Affairs Committee has extended the deadline for
submitting evidence to its inquiry into the UK’s
engagement with the Middle East and North Africa.
The deadline for written submissions is now 23:59pm
on Tuesday 31 October 2023.
The deadline was extended in light of recent events in Israel,
after Hamas and Islamic Jihad launched an assault on Israel from
Gaza. Among the subjects likely to be considered by the inquiry
are the viability of a two-state solution for Israel and
Palestine, and how the UK might be able to help resolve the
conflict peacefully.
Visit the inquiry page on the Committee’s website
to submit written
evidence.
The Committee welcomes written evidence on the following
subjects:
- What are the key challenges facing the countries of the
Middle East and North Africa in the medium and long term and what
implications do these have for UK foreign policy?
- What are the main countries in which the UK should focus its
efforts within the region?
- What is the viability of a two-state solution for Israel and
Palestine and how can the UK engage with all the parties involved
to help bring about a peaceful resolution of the conflict?
- How can the UK best perform its role as UN Security Council
Penholder for Libya and for Yemen to achieve UN objectives for
these two countries?
- How can the UK work with its allies to curb Iran’s nuclear
programme and deter Iran from supporting terrorist groups and
other hostile actions in the region?
- How can and should the UK engage with countries whose regimes
do not respect human rights but who may be important for our
resilience strategy, counter-terrorism efforts, economic growth
and green-energy transition, or who may need humanitarian
assistance?
- To what extent are terrorism and malign Private Military
Companies affecting stability in the region?
- To what extent should the UK prioritise political stability
over the advancement of democracy in its relations with countries
in the region?
- How should the UK respond to the growing engagement of major
powers like Russia, China, Turkey and India in the region?
- What are the prospects for the UK’s cooperation with allies
such as the US and France in MENA? And for working with
international organisations?
