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North Korea's Nuclear and Ballistic Missile Programs
This report discusses the rapid advancements North Korea has made in its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs since 2012. Despite the absence of any missile launch activity or nuclear tests in 2018 to date, previous tests and official North Korean statements suggest that North Korea is striving to build a credible regional nuclear warfighting capability that might evade regional ballistic missile defenses. Such an approach likely reinforces their deterrent and coercive diplomacy strategy--lending more credibility as it demonstrates capability--but it also raises serious questions about crisis stability and escalation control. Congress may further examine these advances' possible effects on U.S. policy.
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A. & Nikitin, Mary Beth D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws: Section 301 and China
This report discusses the Trump Administration's decision to proceed with a Section 301 case against China's intellectual property rights (IPR) policies and their intent to impose 25% ad valorem tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products. It also looks at past use of Section 301 against China.
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran's Ballistic Missile and Space Launch Programs
This report provides an overview of the sociopolitical and economic situation in Iran, and discusses Iran's ballistic missile and space launch programs.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A. & Jabbari, Cyrus A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposals to Impose Sanctions on Russian Sovereign Debt
This report discusses sanctions the U.S. imposes against Russia. The United States imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals and entities for aggression against Ukraine, election interference, malicious cyber activity, human rights violations, weapons proliferation, and other activities. Some Members of Congress are proposing additional sanctions in response to continuing objectionable behavior by the Russian government. One proposal is to sanction new debt issued by the Russian government. If enacted, U.S. investors would be prohibited from buying or trading new Russian sovereign debt.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nord Stream 2: A Geopolitical Lightning Rod
This report discusses the natural gas pipeline project, Nord Stream 2, that would allow Germany to increase the amount of natural gas it imports directly from Russia via the Baltic Sea, which has been criticized by President Trump.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
Belkin, Paul; Ratner, Michael & Welt, Cory
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Department of the Navy
This report provides basic information on the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and the Marine Corps. It also describes the Coast Guard's relationship to the Department.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Buy America and the Electric Bus Market
This report discusses a current controversy over how Buy America (which requires that federally-funded highway, public transportation, aviation, and intercity passenger rail projects use U.S.-made manufactured goods) applies to battery-powered buses. This controversy illustrates the challenges in determining whether or not a product is made in the United States.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Canis, Bill & Mallett, William J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF): Cartel Lite?
This report discusses the functions of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), which was founded for the purpose of maximizing the value of natural gas; developing short-, medium-, and long-term analysis and forecasting; facilitating cooperation on issues of common interest among members; promoting natural gas as a fuel; and positioning the GECF as an internationally recognized organization. It also compares the GECF with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), describes structural constraints, and outlines concerns for Congress.
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Ratner, Michael
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Toward the Creation of a U.S. "Space Force"
This report discusses the possibility of a new military service branch -- the Space Force -- with the goal of asserting "American dominance in space."
Date:
August 16, 2018
Creator:
Hildreth, Steven A.; Elsea, Jennifer K.; Kapp, Lawrence & McInnis, Kathleen J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Geography, Strategy, and U.S. Force Design
This report describes how world geography influences U.S. military strategy. Of particular importance to U.S. policymakers is preventing the emergence of a regional hegemony in one part of Eurasia or another.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Environmental Justice
This report explains what environmental justice means and how it is implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Esworthy, Robert & Bearden, David M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Research Efforts in the Military
This report discusses substance abuse trends in the military, efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to address the opioid crisis, and the main elements of DOD's substance abuse prevention, compliance, and disciplinary policies.
Date:
August 17, 2018
Creator:
Mendez, Bryce H. P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act: An Overview of H.R. 5515
This report discusses the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would authorize $708.1 billion in discretionary appropriations for national defense-related activities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other agencies. The bill (H.R. 5515) would authorize $16 billion (2.3%) more than the amount authorized by the FY2018 NDAA (P.L. 115-91) and match the amount requested by the Administration.
Date:
August 7, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W. & Towell, Pat
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hazing in the Armed Forces
This report discusses the issue of hazing as an initiation custom in the Armed Forces. Congress has oversight of this issue under Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution; this report outlines the context of this issue and recent actions taken to counteract it to help Congress decide whether or not to address hazing in the military through oversight and legislation.
Date:
August 9, 2018
Creator:
Kamarck, Kristy N. & Kehn, Carolyn M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Maritime Fuel Regulations
This report describes new, more stringent maritime emission regulations for all ocean-going vessels, that are scheduled to take effect January 1, 2020. Implementing major industry regulatory reform can cause uncertainty and market disruption. As a result, investment plans and market supply and demand might be affected, leading to rapid price changes.
Date:
August 6, 2018
Creator:
Pirog, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the U.N. General Assembly
This report discusses the appointment process for Congressional representatives to the annual U.N. General Assembly and the responsibilities of the appointees.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Blanchfield, Luisa & Weed, Matthew C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Use Authorization and FDA's Related Authorities
This report discusses when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may permit a medical product to be provided to patients outside of the standard regulatory framework.
Date:
August 13, 2018
Creator:
Dabrowska, Agata
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Air Force OA-X Light Attack Aircraft Program
This report discusses the U.S. Air Force's intention to acquire a new type of aircraft. The OA-X light attack aircraft is a small, two-seat turboprop airplane designed for operation in relatively permissive environments.
Date:
August 23, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade Debates: Select Disputes and Actions
This report discusses a number of significant trade disputes involving the United States over the past 100 years. It is a response to the 271 active trade disputes currently being addressed in the World Trade Organization (WTO) that involve the United States.
Date:
August 28, 2018
Creator:
Schwarzenberg, Andres B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
CFIUS Reform: Foreign Investment National Security Reviews
This report discusses recent legislation, known as the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) of 2018. The legislation amends the current process for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review -- on behalf of the President -- the national security implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States.
Date:
August 22, 2018
Creator:
Jackson, James K. & Cimino-Isaacs, Cathleen D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade and Economic Issues
This report discusses U.S.-EU trade and economic relations, which currently face heightened tension, particularly due to the Trump Administration's trade policy, which is focusing on unilateral tariff measures under U.S. trade law and taking a critical view of the U.S. role in international economic cooperation. Given U.S.-EU historical joint leadership on global trade and economic issues, these developments could have implications for the rules-based international trading system, a foundation of the global economic order that has contributed to global economic growth and stability in the post-World War II era.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-China Trade Issues
This report provides background and analysis of U.S.-China commercial ties, including history, trends, issues, and outlook.
Date:
August 2, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Military Pay Raise
This report discusses military pay raises and the annual statutory basic pay raise based on changes in the Employment Cost Index. It includes descriptions of information related to the topic along with a table of historical increases in basic pay.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Kapp, Lawrence
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mexico's Immigration Control Efforts
This report discusses the surge in unauthorized migration from Central America into Mexico and the U.S that began in 2014. Topics covered include Mexico's southern border plan, human rights concerns, and U.S. policy and developments under the Trump Administration.
Date:
August 1, 2018
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando
System:
The UNT Digital Library