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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.
Date:
November 8, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Global Compact on Migration (GCM) and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the United Nations' Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) and the Trump Administration's withdrawal of the United States from the GCM negotiations.
Date:
October 16, 2018
Creator:
Margesson, Rhoda & Able-Thomas, Catherine L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC): An Overview
This report summarizes the background and functions of the U.S. National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC).
Date:
October 18, 2018
Creator:
DeVine, Michael E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: RDT&E
This report describes the appropriations structure and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD's) research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). The DOD relies on scientific and technical research funded by the department and performed by industry, universities, federal laboratories, and others; the DOD also relies on technology developed by the private sector for commercial markets.
Date:
November 13, 2018
Creator:
Sargent, John F., Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria
This report discusses the tensions between Iran and Israel, which have been exacerbated since 2011 by Iranian military operations in support of the Syrian government.
Date:
October 24, 2018
Creator:
Humud, Carla E.; Katzman, Kenneth & Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA
This report provides an overview of the structure and organization of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Date:
November 16, 2018
Creator:
McGarry, Brendan W. & Heitshusen, Valerie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Status as a Nonmarket Economy (NME)
This report discusses China's classification by the World Trade Organization (WTO). China contends that language in its WTO accession protocol required all WTO members to terminate their use of the alternative methodology; the United States and other WTO members argue that that the WTO language did not automatically obligate them to extend market economy status (MES) to China.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Currency Policy
This report provides an overview of the economic issues surrounding the current debate over China's currency policy. It identifies the economic costs and benefits of China's currency policy for both China and the United States, and possible implications if China were to allow its currency to significantly appreciate or to float freely.
Date:
October 22, 2018
Creator:
Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Standards
This report discusses the amendments to the federal standards that regulate fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new passenger cars and light trucks. The amendments were proposed by the Trump Administration on August 24, 2018.
Date:
October 11, 2018
Creator:
Lattanzio, Richard K.; Tsang, Linda & Canis, Bill
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Defense's 30-Year Aircraft Plan Reveals New Details
This report discusses the U.S. Department of Defense 30-year aviation plan released in April 2018. The yearly plan is intended to chart the direction of the aviation enterprise and is typically relatively short on specifics. By contrast, the most recent 30-year aviation plan is full of details on specific programs, including cancellations, life extensions, and new starts.
Date:
October 9, 2018
Creator:
Gertler, Jeremiah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Religious [Intolerance] in Indonesia
This report discusses the increasing religious intolerance in Indonesia. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, and it has long been known for its moderate interpretations of Islam. The text outlines background, information about Muslim groups, foreign influence, religious schools, government actions, and responses by Indonesia and the U.S.
Date:
October 10, 2018
Creator:
Mackey, Wil & Dolven, Ben
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Effects of U.S. Tariff Action on U.S. Aluminum Manufacturing
This report discusses the aluminum tariffs put in effect by the U.S. in March 2018. The United States has assessed duties of 10% or more on certain imports of aluminum on national security grounds. The duties are controversial, with some Members of Congress questioning whether the duties will encourage domestic aluminum production and whether they could adversely affect U.S. industries that use aluminum.
Date:
October 9, 2018
Creator:
Platzer, Michaela D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Japan Relations
This report discusses issues regarding U.S.-Japan economic relations. Japan is a significant partner of the United States in a number of foreign policy areas, particularly in U.S. security priorities, which range from hedging against Chinese military modernization to countering threats from North Korea.
Date:
October 23, 2018
Creator:
Chanlett-Avery, Emma; Manyin, Mark E. & Williams, Brock R.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Provisions of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
This report discusses the agricultural provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Date:
October 5, 2018
Creator:
Hopkinson, Jenny
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement
This report discusses the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Topics include market access, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights (IPR), energy, and labor and environment.
Date:
October 5, 2018
Creator:
Fergusson, Ian F. & Villarreal, M. Angeles
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Intellectual Property Law: A Brief Introduction
This report provides a brief overview of each form of federal intellectual property (IP) protection, including patent law, copyright law, and trademarks.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Hickey, Kevin J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
China's Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean
This report discusses the bilateral partnership agreements the People's Republic of China (PRC) has signed with multiple countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region, including "strategic partnerships" with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. The report also discusses concerns and considerations U.S. policymakers may want to address in response to these partnerships.
Date:
September 18, 2018
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P. & Lum, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Locomotive Idling, Air Quality, and Blocked Crossings
This report discusses the risks and disruptions that occur when trains idle on the tracks and block crossings as well as possible responses to address the problem.
Date:
September 13, 2018
Creator:
Goldman, Ben
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Political and Economic Crisis and U.S. Policy
This report discusses the ongoing political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. responses.
Date:
October 9, 2018
Creator:
Seelke, Clare Ribando
System:
The UNT Digital Library
WTO Disciplines on U.S. Domestic Support for Agriculture
This report outlines the rules and disciplines the United States has committed to abide by as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Schnepf, Randy
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Palestinians: Overview and Key Issues for U.S. Policy
This report discusses key issues for the U.S. to consider in regard to policy toward the Palestinians, including Jerusalem, foreign aid, Hamas, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Date:
September 18, 2018
Creator:
Zanotti, Jim
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conflict in Mali
This report outlines the security and governance challenges that Mali has faced since the 2011-2013 crisis that devastated the military, central government institutions, and northern populations and the peace accord that followed in 2015.
Date:
September 19, 2018
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions
This report discusses the sanctions the U.S. employs against Venezuela related to terrorism, drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, antidemocratic actions, human rights violations, and corruption.
Date:
October 4, 2018
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-China Relations
This report discusses the relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC or China). Selected issues include strategic competition, trade, North Korea, synthetic drugs, the "one-China" policy, and human rights.
Date:
September 18, 2018
Creator:
Lawrence, Susan V. & Morrison, Wayne M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library