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"North America"
May 2013
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.
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26 Apr 2013
US-South Korea Relations
Author: Mark E Manyin, Emma Chanlett-Avery, Mary B Nikitin, Ian E Reinhart, William H Cooper
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Since late 2008, relations between the US and South Korea have been arguably at their best state in decades.
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25 Apr 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.
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24 Apr 2013
Iran Sanctions
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper analyzes US and international sanctions against Iran.
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23 Apr 2013
Intelligence Issues for Congress
Author: Marshall C Erwin
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
To address the challenges facing the US intelligence community in the 21st century, congressional and executive branch initiatives have sought to improve coordination among the different agencies and to encourage better analysis.
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22 Apr 2013
Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response
Author: Jeremy M Sharp, Christopher M Blanchard
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This paper discusses the situation in Syria after over a year of unrest and violence.
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22 Apr 2013
The Beting Serupai Incident
Author: Tang Siew Mun
Publisher:
Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary focuses on the Chinese naval maneuvers that came to a close off the Malaysian coast on 26 March 2013.
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15 Apr 2013
"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing
Author: Marc Levinson
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the economic evidence surrounding the "hollowing out" thesis in the US manufacturing sector.
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10 Apr 2013
Covert Action
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher:
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the legislative background surrounding "covert actions" carried out by the US intelligence community.
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