Information on "Politics" and "North America"
April 2013
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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. More on «Armed Conflict in Syria: US and International Response» -
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. More on «"Hollowing Out" in US Manufacturing» -
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. More on «Covert Action» -
10 Apr 2013
Sensitive Covert Action Notifications
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report describes the statutory provision authorizing the "Gang of Eight" notifications and reviews its legislative history. More on «Sensitive Covert Action Notifications» -
10 Apr 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» -
8 Apr 2013
The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy
Author: Derek E Mix
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The United States often looks to Europe as its partner of choice in addressing important global challenges. More on «The European Union: Foreign and Security Policy» -
5 Apr 2013
Asia and President Obama’s Second Term
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper offers insight into how the new players in President Obama's second term Administration might effect US foreign policy, especially regarding Asia. More on «Asia and President Obama’s Second Term» -
5 Apr 2013
China’s Response to the US in Contemporary Asia
Author: Sarah Norgrove, Chris Louie, Mary Willett
Publisher: Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
This article offers insight into China's perspective of US Asia-Pacific foreign policy. More on «China’s Response to the US in Contemporary Asia» -
4 Apr 2013
Super PACs in Federal Elections
Author: R Sam Garrett
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. More on «Super PACs in Federal Elections» -
2 Apr 2013
Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview
Author: L Paige Whitaker
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. More on «Congressional Redistricting and the Voting Rights Act: A Legal Overview»
