Information on "Government Policy" and "Americas"
July 2013
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5 Jul 2013
The Strategy of Coercive Isolation in US Security Policy
Author: Timothy W Crawford
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper focuses on the theory and practice of coercive diplomacy. More on «The Strategy of Coercive Isolation in US Security Policy»
June 2013
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26 Jun 2013
Taiwan and Sunnylands: The Dog That Didn’t Bark
Author: Robert M Hathaway
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
This commentary argues that the subject of Taiwan is overlooked in US-China diplomatic relations. More on «Taiwan and Sunnylands: The Dog That Didn’t Bark» -
19 Jun 2013
Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia
Author: Amy F Woolf
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews the three mechanisms used by the US to reduce its nuclear weapons: formal bilateral treaties, reciprocal but informal understandings, and unilateral adjustments to its force posture. More on «Next Steps in Nuclear Arms Control with Russia» -
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
Cuba: US Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mark P Sullivan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes Cuba’s political and economic situation, US policy toward Cuba, and selected issues in US-Cuban relations. More on «Cuba: US Policy and Issues for the 113th Congress» -
12 Jun 2013
Does the US Know What it is Doing in the Middle East?
Author: Haizam Amirah–Fernández
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary examines and analyzes US policies toward Syria and other Middle Eastern countries. More on «Does the US Know What it is Doing in the Middle East?» -
11 Jun 2013
Terrorism and Transnational Crime
Author: John Rollins, Liana Sun Wyler
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of transnational security issues related to patterns of interaction among international terrorist and crime groups. More on «Terrorism and Transnational Crime» -
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» -
7 Jun 2013
Political Warfare
Author: Max Boot, Michael Doran
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper argues that the US government has gotten out of the habit of waging political warfare since the end of the Cold War and instead focuses on public diplomacy aimed at selling ‘America’s Story. More on «Political Warfare» -
Jun 2013
La stratégie de rééquilibrage des Etats-Unis vers l’Asie-Pacifique et la Chine
Author: Yves Boyer
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
Ce papier examine la politique américaine vers l’Asie lors du second mandat d’Obama. More on «La stratégie de rééquilibrage des Etats-Unis vers l’Asie-Pacifique et la Chine»
