Information on "Human Rights"
June 2013
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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
Chile: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations
Author: Peter J Meyer
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The Obama Administration has sought to build on the US's traditionally close ties with Chile and to encourage Chile’s leadership in the Western Hemisphere. More on «Chile: Political and Economic Conditions and US Relations» -
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» -
21 May 2013
Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report looks at the US drone strikes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). More on «Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan» -
May 2013
Russland und der Europarat
Author: Susan Stewart
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Angesichts der Verdichtung gesetzlicher Einschränkungen im Bereich der Bürger- und Freiheitsrechte in Russland drängt sich die Frage auf, inwiefern es von aussen möglich ist, auf die Achtung demokratischer und rechtsstaatlicher Prinzipien und auf die... More on «Russland und der Europarat» -
May 2013
The Council of Europe: Time for Reform
Author: Matthias Bieri
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Is the Council of Europe a net positive or negative as an organization? Critics say that it is too disordered on matters of substance and that it copies too many of the activities of other international organizations. More on «The Council of Europe: Time for Reform»
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 » -
25 Apr 2013
Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis
Author: William Chislett
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
This commentary discusses child poverty in Spain, with particular reference to the "Child Well-Being in Rich Countries" study by UNICEF. More on «Child Well-being in Spain: The Impact of the Crisis» -
23 Apr 2013
Turkey: Background and US Relations
Author: Jim Zanotti
Publisher: US Government
This report provides background information on Turkey and discusses possible policy options for Members of Congress and the Obama Administration. More on «Turkey: Background and US Relations» -
17 Apr 2013
Cybersecurity
Author: Edward C Liu, Gina Stevens, Kathleen Ann Ruane, Alissa M Dolan, Richard M Thompson II, Andrew Nolan
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report addresses some of the legal issues related to cyber security. More on «Cybersecurity»
