Information on "Security" and "North America"
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» -
22 Apr 2013
US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism
Author: Kristin Archick
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gave new momentum to EU initiatives to improve law enforcement cooperation against terrorism both among its 25 member states and with the US. More on «US-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism» -
15 Apr 2013
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress
Author: Mary A Irace, J F Hornbeck
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of key international trade and finance policy issues to be faced by the 113th US Congress. More on «International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 113th Congress» -
15 Apr 2013
The United Kingdom and US-UK Relations
Author: Derek E Mix
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report gives an overview of some of the main issues and developments affecting US-UK relations. More on «The United Kingdom and US-UK Relations» -
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» -
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
Foreign Investment and National Security
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. More on «Foreign Investment and National Security» -
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» -
Apr 2013
Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine
Author: Jacline Tandler
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
This paper discusses the use of drones by the Obama administration. More on «Known and Unknowns: President Obama’s Lethal Drone Doctrine»
