Information on "Government" and "Americas"
June 2013
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12 Jun 2013
Israel: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes US policy towards Israel, in light of the new Israeli government formed by Prime Minister Netanyahu in March 2013. More on «Israel: Background and US Relations» -
12 Jun 2013
US-Mexican Security Cooperation
Author: Clare Ribando Seelke, Kristin M Finklea
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a framework for examining the current status and future prospects for US-Mexican security cooperation. More on «US-Mexican Security Cooperation» -
7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress» -
3 Jun 2013
Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper evaluates the national stability in Iraq after the US withdrawal. More on «Iraq: Politics, Governance, and Human Rights»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce the perceived threat posed to a broad range of US interests by Iran, in particular by Iran’s advancing nuclear program. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses» -
12 May 2013
After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider
Author: Amos Yadlin
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This brief analyzes the implications of an attack outside Damascus in May 2013, reportedly carried out by Israel. More on «After the Damascus Attack: Ten Points to Consider» -
3 May 2013
Xi and Abe on the Brink: Can the US Help Avert Armed Conflict?
Author: Kerry Gershaneck
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary examines the role of the US in managing tensions between China and Japan. More on «Xi and Abe on the Brink: Can the US Help Avert Armed Conflict?» -
2 May 2013
The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia’s Maritime Dilemma
Author: Ristian A Supriyanto
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
Indonesia occupies a key strategic location that sits between two oceans, two continents and three maritime trade routes. More on «The US Rebalancing to Asia: Indonesia’s Maritime Dilemma» -
May 2013
The 2014 NSS: Towards an Obama Doctrine?
Author: Martin Zapfe
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
In 2014 the Obama administration will publish its second National Security Strategy (NSS). More on «The 2014 NSS: Towards an Obama Doctrine?»
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
The United Nations Human Rights Council
Author: Luisa Blanchfield
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
On March 15, 2006, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution replacing the Commission on Human Rights with a new Human Rights Council, which was viewed as a key component of comprehensive UN reform. More on «The United Nations Human Rights Council »
