Information on "Border Security and Controls"
May 2013
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13 May 2013
Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines the effect of the Syrian conflict on neighboring Lebanon. More on «Too Close For Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon» -
3 May 2013
Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry
Author: Marc R Rosenblum
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews border enforcement efforts in the US since the passing of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act. More on «Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry»
April 2013
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22 Apr 2013
US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism
Author: Kristin Archick
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gave new momentum to EU initiatives to improve law enforcement cooperation against terrorism both among its 25 member states and with the US. More on «US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism» -
15 Apr 2013
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mary A Irace, J F Hornbeck
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of key international trade and finance policy issues to be faced by the 113th US Congress. More on «International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress» -
Apr 2013
Border Security
Author: Rebecca Gambler
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report examines the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to address border security threats and vulnerabilities on Indian reservations. More on «Border Security» -
Apr 2013
Time-Bound Labor Access to the United States
Author: Michael A Clemens, Lant Pritchett
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
In this brief, the authors argue that the US economy needs low-skill workers now more than ever, and that a legal channel of entry for these workers needs to be created. More on «Time-Bound Labor Access to the United States»
March 2013
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22 Mar 2013
US Customs and Border Protection
Author: Vivian C Jones, Marc R Rosenblum
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
International trade is a critical component of the US economy, with US merchandise imports and exports amounting to US$2. More on «US Customs and Border Protection» -
14 Mar 2013
Measuring the Effectiveness of Border Enforcement
Author: Edward Alden
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This is a testimony before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on how Congress and the Obama administration can use data to improve the effectiveness of border enforcement policies and tactics. More on «Measuring the Effectiveness of Border Enforcement»
February 2013
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25 Feb 2013
Securing America's Borders: The Role of the Military
Author: R Chuck Mason
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Maintaining the security of US borders is a fundamental responsibility of the Federal Government. More on «Securing America's Borders: The Role of the Military» -
21 Feb 2013
Border Security: Understanding Threats at US Borders
Author: Marc R Rosenblum, Jerome P Bjelopera, Kristin M Finklea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses the risk posed by different types of threats at US borders. More on «Border Security: Understanding Threats at US Borders»
