Possible U.S. Policy Approaches to North Korea (open access)

Possible U.S. Policy Approaches to North Korea

This report describes President Trump's current policy toward North Korea and possible options for future U.S. policy. Options include diplomatic engagement, international and U.S. sanction increases, military strikes, destabilization of the North Korean government through intelligence activities and popular resentment, enhanced military cooperation with allies, and additional funding for preventing arms trading and related trade with North Korea.
Date: September 4, 2017
Creator: Chanlett-Avery, Emma & Manyin, Mark E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.N. Report Recommends Burmese Military Leaders Be Investigated and Prosecuted for Possible Genocide (open access)

U.N. Report Recommends Burmese Military Leaders Be Investigated and Prosecuted for Possible Genocide

This report discusses the United Nations recommendations that the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigate and prosecute "senior officials in the Tatmadaw" (Burma's military) for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. It also discusses U.S. and international response and the steps that will be taken next.
Date: September 4, 2018
Creator: Martin, Michael F.; Weed, Matthew C. & Willett, Colin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Primer: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracts (open access)

Defense Primer: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Contracts

This report discusses the use of lowest-price technically-acceptable (LPTA) contracts by the Department of Defense (DOD), benefits of using LPTA, and when it is appropriate.
Date: September 4, 2018
Creator: Schwartz, Moshe & McConnaughay, Brendan K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions (open access)

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
The President's Fiscal Year 2019 Military Construction Budget Request (open access)

The President's Fiscal Year 2019 Military Construction Budget Request

This report discusses President Trump's FY2019 budget request for military construction and compares the funding levels with previous years by construction type.
Date: April 4, 2018
Creator: Williams, Lynn M.
System: The UNT Digital Library