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Europe's Preferential Trade Agreements: Status, Content, and Implications
The first section of this report describes the status and primary motivations of the EU's preferential trade agreements (PTAs) currently in place or under negotiation. The second compares the content and trade coverage of Europe's PTAs to U.S. PTAs. A third section assesses the implications of the EU's PTA program for the multilateral trading system and U.S. trade policy. A concluding section evaluates future directions for Europe's PTA policy.
Date:
March 22, 2010
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Europe's Preferential Trade Agreements: Status, Content, and Implications
This report explores intersecting issues regarding Europe's preferential trade agreements (PTA) in three parts. The first section discusses the status and primary motivations of the EU's PTAs currently in place or under negotiation. The second compares the content and trade coverage of Europe's PTAs to U.S. PTAs. A third section assesses the implications of the EU's PTA program for the multilateral trading system and U.S. trade policy. A concluding section evaluates future directions for Europe's PTA policy.
Date:
March 3, 2011
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transatlantic Regulatory Cooperation: Background and Analysis
This report discusses commercial ties between the United States and the 27-member European Union. These ties are substantial, growing, and mutually beneficial, but differences in regulatory approaches limit an even more integrated marketplace from developing. This report is intended to serve as an introduction and primer on this complicated, broad, and often highly technical set of issues.
Date:
March 7, 2011
Creator:
Ahearn, Raymond J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Issues
This report provides: a general background of Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank; a discussion of the international context of the Bank; analysis of key issues that Congress may consider in a reauthorization debate; and the congressional outlook on Ex-Im Bank.
Date:
March 25, 2015
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Trade and Investment in the Middle East and North Africa: Overview and Issues for Congress
This report provides background and analysis for policymakers considering re-evaluating U.S. trade and investment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in light of recent political developments. In particular, the report examines the economic challenges facing many countries in the region and the area's limited integration in the world economy, including relatively weak economic ties with the United States. It also analyzes various policy options for increasing trade and investment with MENA countries. The report concludes by discussing: 1) the premise of the policy agenda, specifically whether increased trade and investment can support or lead to successful democratic transitions and political stability; and 2) if such a policy agenda is pursued, possible implementation questions that policymakers in Congress and the Administration may face.
Date:
March 4, 2013
Creator:
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias; Bolle, Mary Jane & Nelson, Rebecca M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Administrative Appeals in the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service
This report describes Congressional interest in the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) appeal process due to rumors that it affects the BLM's capacity to handle various resources. Moreover, the report defines what an administrative appeal is, and describes the process required to undertake one. The report also lists the various types of administrative appeals.
Date:
March 28, 2012
Creator:
Alexander, Katrina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The 2010 Oil Spill: MMS/BOEMRE and NEPA
This report reviews the environmental procedures required following the explosion of an oil well on a tract leased by BP from the federal government.
Date:
March 2, 2011
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: A Case Law Summary
This report is a Case Law Summary about Biological Opinions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Date:
March 13, 2014
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Gray Wolf and the Endangered Species Act: A Brief Legal History
This report provides a brief history of the laws, regulations, and lawsuits related to the wolf's protected status.
Date:
March 28, 2011
Creator:
Alexander, Kristina
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Power Plant Sites: Maps of Seismic Hazards and Population Centers
This report gives a map of current commercial nuclear power plants and their relation to seismic hazards.
Date:
March 29, 2011
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve and Refined Product Reserves: Authorization and Drawdown Policy
This report discusses the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in the Energy Policy and Consevation Act, which was authorized to help prevent a repetition of the economic dislocation caused by the 1973-1974 Arab oil embargo. The Government Accountability Office recently observed that the proportion of crude oil grades in the SPR has been growing less compatible with the heavier grades of crude oil that U.S. refineries have been upgrading to handle. This finding has raised questions about the SPR's effectiveness during a long-term oil disruption involving heavy oil.
Date:
March 11, 2011
Creator:
Andrews, Anthony & Pirog, Robert
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers
This report serves as a primer on the EU and provides a brief description of U.S.-EU relations that may be of interest in the 113th Congress.
Date:
March 4, 2013
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: Current Issues and Ongoing Challenges in the Peace Process
This report discusses the history of the implementation of the 1998 "Good Friday" Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland, ongoing challenges in the peace process, initiatives to further peace, and current issues surrounding the collapse of the devolved government and the refusal to form a coalition by either major party and the Brexit negotiations.
Date:
March 12, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: Current Issues and Ongoing Challenges in the Peace Process
This report describes the Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland, which is one of four component "nations" of the United Kingdom (UK). The conflict, often referred to as "the Troubles," has its origins in the 1921 division of Ireland and has reflected a struggle between different national, cultural, and religious identities.
Date:
March 14, 2017
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: The Peace Process
This report provides background information regarding political violence and the peace process in Northern Ireland. It includes further information about the devolved government and recurrent crises (1999-2002, 2003-2007 and 2008-2010), implementation of police reforms, recent events and ongoing challenges, relevant U.S. policy, and recent legislation.
Date:
March 11, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: The Peace Process
Since 1969, over 3,500 people have died as a result of political violence in Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. The British and Irish governments as well as the Northern Ireland political parties participating in the peace talks announced an agreement, the Good Friday Agreement (also known as the Belfast Agreement), which called for devolved government in which unionist and nationalist parties would share power. U.S. administrations and many Members of Congress have actively supported the Northern Ireland peace process. For decades, the United States has provided development aid through the International Fund for Ireland (IFI). In recent years, congressional hearings have focused on the peace process, police reforms, and the status of public inquiries into several murders in Northern Ireland in which collusion between the security forces and paramilitary groups is suspected. Many such issues related to Northern Ireland may continue to be of interest in the 112th Congress.
Date:
March 6, 2012
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland's Snap Assembly Elections: Outcome and Implications
This report discusses the snap elections for Northern Ireland's Assembly, its regional legislature.
Date:
March 7, 2017
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
System:
The UNT Digital Library
European Security and Islamist Terrorism
This report discusses challenges the European Union faces in light of the continuing threat of Terrorism at the hands of the Islamic State and the implications for U.S. policy.
Date:
March 29, 2016
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Belkin, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Terrorist Attacks in Europe and Mounting Security Concerns
This report briefly discusses the European policy response to recent terrorist attacks.
Date:
March 16, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Belkin, Paul
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland, Brexit, and the Irish Border
This report discusses the issue of Northern Ireland's border with the Republic of Ireland following Brexit and the ongoing negotiations regarding the issue.
Date:
March 12, 2018
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Cooperation on Ukraine and Russia
This report briefly discusses U.S.-EU responses to the Ukrainian conflict, specifically focusing on the possible expansion of sanctions against Russia.
Date:
March 13, 2015
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The U.S. Congress and the European Parliament: Evolving Transatlantic Legislative Cooperation
This report provides background on the Congress-EP relationship and the role of the TLD. It also explores potential future options should an effort to strengthen ties between the two bodies gain momentum.
Date:
March 20, 2012
Creator:
Archick, Kristin & Morelli, Vincent
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Political Transition in Tunisia
This report discusses Tunisia's "Jasmine Revolution," the common term for President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's flight from the country following weeks of mounting anti-government protests. This report discusses how the Jasmine Revolution appears to have added momentum to anti-government sentiment in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and other countries. This report discusses Tunisia's pro-democracy movement; concerns over potential instability in a previously secure, pro-Western area; and U.S.-Tunisian relations.
Date:
March 4, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Senegal: Background and U.S. Relations
This report covers the background, recent politics, governant, and economy of Senegal. It also looks at security and human rights issues and Senegal's ties with France and the Middle East. It ends with a look at U.S. - Senegal relations.
Date:
March 25, 2011
Creator:
Arieff, Alexis
System:
The UNT Digital Library