Information on "National Emergencies and Disasters"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti
Author: Jake Johnston, Alexander Main
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This brief is concerned with the effectiveness of US assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake in January 2010. More on «Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti»
February 2013
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27 Feb 2013
Issues in Homeland Security Policy for the 113th Congress
Author: William L Painter
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report outlines an array of homeland security issues that may come before the 113th Congress. More on «Issues in Homeland Security Policy for the 113th Congress» -
15 Feb 2013
Japan-US Relations: Issues for Congress
Author: William H Cooper, Mark E Manyin, Emma Chanlett-Avery, Ian E Rinehart
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Japan is a significant partner for the US in a number of foreign policy areas, particularly in terms of security priorities. More on «Japan-US Relations: Issues for Congress» -
Feb 2013
Natural Disasters as Threats to Peace
Author: Frederick S Tipson
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In this report the author analyzes the security threat posed by natural disasters. More on «Natural Disasters as Threats to Peace»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
The Civil Defence-Civilian Protection Nexus in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Author: Riina Isotalo
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This report examines international engagement and the attitudes of the Gaza administration and the Palestinian Authority with regard to civilian protection and civil defense. More on «The Civil Defence-Civilian Protection Nexus in the Occupied Palestinian Territory» -
Jan 2013
Finance for Emergency Preparedness: Links to Resilience
Author: Katie Harris
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
An increasing number of policy statements claim that investing in resilience is cost-effective when compared with approaches that rely exclusively on ex-post response and recovery. More on «Finance for Emergency Preparedness: Links to Resilience»
November 2012
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6 Nov 2012
Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet
Author: Eric A Fischer, Kevin J Coleman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Federal elections are traditionally administered by state and local governments. More on «Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 Election: Fact Sheet» -
Nov 2012
Beyond Fukushima: A Joint Agenda for US-Japanese Disaster Management
Author: Richard Danzig, Andrew M Saidel, Zachary M Hosford
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
The catastrophes that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, created opportunities to improve the capabilities of both the United States and Japan to manage the consequences of future disasters as well as to strengthen the Japanese-American relationship. More on «Beyond Fukushima: A Joint Agenda for US-Japanese Disaster Management» -
Nov 2012
Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: “Lessons Learned” for Japanese Defense Policy
Author: Yuki Tatsumi
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This report discusses issues surrounding the Japanese Self-Defense Force (JSDF) in response to the Great Eastern Japanese Earthquake (GEJE) of March 2011. More on «Great Eastern Japan Earthquake: “Lessons Learned” for Japanese Defense Policy»
October 2012
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31 Oct 2012
Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair
Author: Nicole T Carter
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report first provides a primer on federal flood policy. More on «Federal Involvement in Flood Response and Flood Infrastructure Repair»
