Proposed U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations: Hitting Pause on a Trade War? (open access)

Proposed U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations: Hitting Pause on a Trade War?

This report discusses the announcement by the United States and European Union (EU) that they are at a "new phase" in their relationship for "freer, fairer, and more reciprocal trade." The announcement came on July 25, 2018 at a challenging time for transatlantic trade relations.
Date: August 9, 2018
Creator: Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade and Economic Issues (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade and Economic Issues (open access)

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: July 20, 2018
Creator: Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-EU Trade and Investment Ties: Magnitude and Scope (open access)

U.S.-EU Trade and Investment Ties: Magnitude and Scope

This report provides background information and analysis on the trade and investment relationship between the United States and the European Union. It also discusses the EU economy and issues for Congress.
Date: July 20, 2018
Creator: Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S.-India Trade Relations (open access)

U.S.-India Trade Relations

This report discusses trade relations between the United States and India. Many observers believe bilateral commercial ties could be more extensive if trade and investment barriers were addressed.
Date: October 24, 2018
Creator: Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias & Kronstadt, K. Alan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
OPIC, USAID, and Proposed Development Finance Reorganization (open access)

OPIC, USAID, and Proposed Development Finance Reorganization

This report discusses a proposed reorganization of U.S. developmental aid programs that would consolidate several agencies into one central agency. Various pros and cons of the proposal are also included.
Date: April 27, 2018
Creator: Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias & Tarnoff, Curt
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Human Rights in the age of artificial intelligence (open access)

Human Rights in the age of artificial intelligence

Report studying potential human rights issues that could arise from the everyday use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Date: November 2018
Creator: Andersen, Lindsey
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Farm Commodity Support: An Overview of Selected Programs (open access)

U.S. Farm Commodity Support: An Overview of Selected Programs

This report provides an overview of federal farm commodity support programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and possible issues for Congress to consider regarding them.
Date: April 17, 2018
Creator: Angadjivand, Sahar
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Angelina & Neches River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2018 (open access)

Angelina & Neches River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2018

Annual financial report of the Angelina & Neches River Authority documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2018
Date: Autumn 2018
Creator: Angelina & Neches River Authority (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The European Union: Ongoing Challenges and Future Prospects (open access)

The European Union: Ongoing Challenges and Future Prospects

This report provides a brief history of the European Union (EU) and the major challenges confronting the bloc. It also discusses the potential implications for the EU and for U.S.-EU relations.
Date: December 3, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers (open access)

The European Union: Questions and Answers

This report serves as a primer on the EU. Despite the UK's vote to leave the EU, the UK remains a full member of the bloc until it completes withdrawal negotiations and officially exits the EU (expected to occur in March 2019). As such, this report largely addresses the EU and its institutions as they currently exist. It also briefly describes U.S.-EU political and economic relations that may be of interest in the 115th Congress.
Date: September 7, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The European Union: Questions and Answers (open access)

The European Union: Questions and Answers

This report serves as a primer on the EU. Despite the UK's vote to leave the EU, the UK remains a full member of the bloc until it completes withdrawal negotiations and officially exits the EU (expected to occur in March 2019). As such, this report largely addresses the EU and its institutions as they currently exist. It also briefly describes U.S.-EU political and economic relations that may be of interest in the 115th Congress.
Date: February 23, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations (open access)

The Nordic Countries and U.S. Relations

This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with the five Nordic countries -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden -- which share deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties and many political and economic similarities. Topics include foreign and security policies, policies toward Russia, and countering terrorism.
Date: September 13, 2018
Creator: Archick, Kristin
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland: Current Issues and Ongoing Challenges in the Peace Process (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Northern Ireland, Brexit, and the Irish Border (open access)

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.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress (open access)

Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress

This report discusses recent unrest in Cameroon between the French-speaking majority and the English-speaking minority who were historically divided between French and British rule. The Anglophone activists have reported numerous human rights abuses and many of them have been arrested on terrorism charges. Options for Congress to consider concerning foreign aid and diplomatic measures to help bring about an agreement between the two sides are also discussed.
Date: April 6, 2018
Creator: Arieff, Alexis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conflict in Mali (open access)

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
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Morocco: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Morocco: Background and U.S. Relations

This report outlines the politics, economy, terrorism issues, and foreign relations of Morocco.
Date: October 26, 2018
Creator: Arieff, Alexis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rwanda: In Brief (open access)

Rwanda: In Brief

This report describes Rwanda's political and governmental structure, economy, regional security policies, relations with the U.S., and human rights concerns.
Date: February 7, 2018
Creator: Arieff, Alexis & Terrell, Katherine Z.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Is Impossibility Preemption Impossible? Federal Drug Law and Preemption of State Tort Claims (open access)

Is Impossibility Preemption Impossible? Federal Drug Law and Preemption of State Tort Claims

This report discusses the potential Supreme Court case of "Merck v. Albrecht". The report concludes with an overview of the "Merck" petition, analyzing the key issues of interest for Congress that the petition raises.
Date: January 19, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Kathryn B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Legal Developments and FDA's Role (open access)

Responding to the Opioid Epidemic: Legal Developments and FDA's Role

This report discusses the opioid epidemic in the U.S. and the role of the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in helping end the epidemic. The report provides an overview of FDA's existing authorities, the historical context for the opioid epidemic, and the agency's current plan for combatting the opioid epidemic, concluding with an examination of the broader legal questions concerning the crisis.
Date: March 6, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Kathryn B.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Enforcement of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Select Legal Issues (open access)

Enforcement of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: Select Legal Issues

This report discusses the enforcement of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and various penalties available for violations.
Date: February 9, 2018
Creator: Armstrong, Kathryn B. & Staman, Jennifer A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transatlantic Perspectives on Defense Innovation: Issues for Congress (open access)

Transatlantic Perspectives on Defense Innovation: Issues for Congress

This report discusses defense innovation and technology research and development in the American, British, French, and German military and ways to use implement such innovations into NATO forces.
Date: April 24, 2018
Creator: Aronsson, Lisa A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Domestic Food Assistance: Summary of Programs (open access)

Domestic Food Assistance: Summary of Programs

This report discusses food assistance programs which are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) programs as well as nutrition programs administered by the Administration on Aging (AOA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL).
Date: March 22, 2018
Creator: Aussenberg, Randy Alison & Colello, Kirsten J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library