Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs articles

Recent articles from Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs

China-U.S. relations: current issues and implications for U.S. policy.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Contents Most Recent Developments Background and Overview China's Importance and Implications for U.S. Policy Current Issues in U.S.-China Relations Global Financial Crisis Military and National Security Issues South China Sea Incidents China's Growing...

Taiwan-U.S. relations: developments and policy implications.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Contents Recent Developments Key U.S. Policy Questions Brief Background to Taiwan's Political Landscape Fundamentals of U.S. Policy The Taiwan Relations Act (P.L. 96-8) Changing Political Dynamics in Taiwan Key Current Issues Current Political Situation in...

The global financial crisis: analysis and policy implications.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Contents Recent Developments and Analysis The Global Financial Crisis and U.S. Interests Four Phases of the Global Financial Crisis Contain the Contagion and Strengthen Financial Sectors Coping with Macroeconomic Effects Regulatory and Financial Market Reform Dealing...

The global financial crisis: foreign and trade policy effects.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Contents The Issue and Role of Congress Two Indicators of the Severity of the Crisis: Growth and Trade Political and Foreign Policy Effects of the Crisis Effects on Political Leadership; Regimes; Perceived Countries of Influence; and Stability, Violence, and Terrorism...

Iran's activities and influence in Iraq.(Report)
April 1, 2009... Contents Background Assertions of Iranian Support to Armed Groups Shiite Internecine Combat The Decline of Sadr and Implications for Iran Implications of the Provincial Elections for Iranian Influence U.S. Efforts to Reduce Iran's Activities in Iraq ...