Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests (open access)

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests

This report discusses the history and political background of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia since breaking away from the former Soviet Union at the end of 1991. It looks at key issues for the 112th Congress including economies, energy, regional politics, local crime, and terrorism.
Date: January 25, 2010
Creator: Nichol, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
Intelligence Issues for Congress (open access)

Intelligence Issues for Congress

This report gives an overview of current intelligence issues of interest to the 112th Congress. It includes background and analysis including most recent development, ongoing Congressional concerns, specific issues for the 112th Congress, and a summary of related legislation from the 109th through the 112th Congresses.
Date: January 22, 2010
Creator: Best, Richard A., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment (open access)

The Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment

This report covers the recent background of the Exon-Florio provision with special regards to issues faced in the 112th Congress. The Exon-Florio provision grants the President the authority to block proposed or pending foreign acquisitions of "persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States" that threaten to impair the national security.
Date: February 4, 2010
Creator: Jackson, James K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 112th Congress (open access)

U.S.-Vietnam Economic and Trade Relations: Issues for the 112th Congress

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Date: December 27, 2010
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 112th Congress (open access)

International Trade and Finance: Key Policy Issues for the 112th Congress

This report highlights major international trade and finance issues Congress may address this year and next.
Date: December 30, 2010
Creator: Ahearn, Raymond J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Syria: Issues for the 112th Congress and Background on U.S. Sanctions (open access)

Syria: Issues for the 112th Congress and Background on U.S. Sanctions

This report analyzes bilateral issues between the United States and Syria, particularly regarding the unrest in Syria and the Asad government's violent response. It includes descriptions of recent developments, issues for Congress, U.S.-Syrian relations, U.S. Sanctions, and future prospects related to the role of Congress.
Date: December 21, 2010
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 112th Congress (open access)

Surface Transportation Program Reauthorization Issues for the 112th Congress

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Date: December 1, 2010
Creator: Kirk, Robert S.; Mallett, William J.; Peterman, David Randall; Frittelli, John; Luther, Linda; McCarthy, James E. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library