Publications

This report examines the role of the International Union of Credit and Investment Insurers, also called the "Berne Union." According to the author, although the growth and increased importance of glob...chevron_right

This report explores the super PACs (Political Action Committee) in the US: what they are, how they developed, and what they raised and spent in the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. As of this writing, ...chevron_right

This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign...chevron_right

This report examines the development of FutureGen, the Bush administration’s signature clean coal power initiative. As initially conceived, FutureGen would have been the world’s first coal-fired power...chevron_right

North Korea’s most recent nuclear test cast a little more light over Pyongyang’s weapons program. This Congressional Research Service report summarizes what is already known about the North’s nuclear capabilities and assesses the prospects for future denuclearization on the Korean peninsula.chevron_right

This report provides a legal overview of two key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) affecting congressional redistricting and selected accompanying Supreme Court case law. It also provides a su...chevron_right

International trade is a critical component of the US economy, with US merchandise imports and exports amounting to US$2.2 trillion and US$1.5 trillion respectively in 2011. The efficient flow of lega...chevron_right

This report gives an overview of Mexico’s 2008 judicial reforms and looks at the extent to which these reforms have been implemented. It then analyzes US support for the reforms and raises issues for ...chevron_right

This report looks at the organizational structure and priorities of UNESCO, Palestinian membership in the organization and the US response to the granting of this membership. The Obama administration ...chevron_right

This report examines human rights issues and events in China and the US response to these. Selected issues and events include the PRC leadership transition, the Wukan protests over land expropriation,...chevron_right

This report looks at a proposal for “unified national security budgeting” (UNSB). In recent years a number of observers and practitioners have identified various facets of US government national secur...chevron_right

This report discusses estimates of the US foreign affairs accounts sequestration amounts. Congress has an interest in the cost and effectiveness of foreign affairs activities that promote US interests...chevron_right

This report looks at the role of New Zealand in the US 'pivot' to Asia strategy. As part of its strategy to rebalance toward Asia, the Obama administration has reestablished close ties with New Zealan...chevron_right

This report analyzes how the United States makes policy towards the multilateral development banks (MDBs). It also identifies ways in which Congress can shape US policy and influence the activities of...chevron_right

This report examines current conditions in El Salvador as well as US-Salvadoran relations, notably US efforts to restore democracy and initiate economic reform in El Salvador. It also briefly address...chevron_right