Information on "Society" and "Americas"
June 2013
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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»
May 2013
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28 May 2013
Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This brief discusses the emergence of vigilante militias as a 'third force' in Mexico's struggle against organized crime and gang-related violence. More on «Justice at the Barrel of a Gun: Vigilante Militias in Mexico» -
9 May 2013
Women in Combat: Issues for Congress
Author: David F Burrelli
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report analyzes the issue of women serving in the US military. More on «Women in Combat: Issues for Congress» -
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» -
May 2013
Convergence, Divergence and a Complex Interplay: Chile and the International and Transnational Anti-Corruption Campaign
Author: Malte Gephart
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Anthropological scholars have argued that local understandings of corruption vary around the world. More on «Convergence, Divergence and a Complex Interplay: Chile and the International and Transnational Anti-Corruption Campaign» -
May 2013
The Facts on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for Workers with Disabilities
Author: Shawn Fremstad, Rebecca Vallas
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This brief answers some of the most common questions about Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security in the United States. More on «The Facts on Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for Workers with Disabilities»
April 2013
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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» -
10 Apr 2013
The Peace Corps: Current Issues
Author: Curt Tarnoff
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Generally viewed positively by the public and widely supported in Congress, the Peace Corps is a US agency that provides volunteer skills internationally. More on «The Peace Corps: Current Issues» -
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»
