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Economics & Trade
1.
Bergsen, C.
Fred.
The Dollar and the Renminbi. 
Peter G. Peterson Institute
for International Economics, May 23, 2007, 5 pages. (pamphlet)
"Statement before the Hearing on US Economic Relations
with China: Strategies and Options on Exchange Rates and Market Access,
Subcommittee on Security and International Trade and Finance, Committee
on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, United States Senate." (From
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics)
2.
Economic Opportunity Makes Social Justice Possible,
Gutierrez Says.
(U.S. official outlines principles of Americas' higher competitiveness)
Washington File, June 12, 2007, 5 pages.
(article)
"This is what brings us together today. We
in the Americas need to continue building strategic partnerships and
regional economic frameworks to remain globally competitive. And we need
to do this to extend the benefits of democracy throughout the
Hemisphere. Working together to
promote open markets, create jobs and encourage investment is strongly in
the long-term best interest of all our citizens. When countries are
prosperous and peaceful, there is security, opportunity and hope.
Businesses and families can plan for the future." (From USINFO)
3.
Markheim, Daniella.
The New Shape of America's Trade Policy.
The
Heritage Foundation, May 11, 2007, 3 pages. (pamphlet)
"Details of the more controversial
aspects of the trade accord between Congress and the Administration provide
insight into the future direction of U.S. trade policy. It is a direction
that may not promote U.S. interests." (From the Heritage Foundation)
4.
Paulson, Henry M., Jr.
China and the Strategic Economic Dialogue.
Department of Treasury, June
11, 2007, 6 pages. (pamphlet)
"The
second SED meeting produced tangible results that have laid the
groundwork for greater progress. In particular, we made notable progress
on civil aviation, energy and the environment, and financial services. We
announced a new air services agreement that will make it easier, cheaper,
and more convenient to fly people and to ship goods between the U.S. and
China." (From Department of Treasury)
International Relations
5.
Berkofsky, Axel.
The Hard Facts on Soft Power.
Pacific Forum, CSIS, May 31, 2007, 2 pages. (pamphlet)
"Whereas the U.S. and the European Union mainly react to international developments and a crisis these days, China’s political leaders are planning on shaping world events in as many areas and continents as possible. Indeed, there is a deadline for almost everything on Beijing’s foreign, economic, and energy-security policy agenda, and the list of long-term plans outlining policies and strategies is growing." (From CSIS)
6.
Feldman, Harvey.
The Taiwan Status Quo As We Define It.
The
Heritage Foundation, May 22, 2007, 3 pages. (pamphlet)
"So what is the status quo?
For that matter, what is Taiwan's status? The U.S. says it follows a 'One
China Policy.' Does that mean it
regards Taiwan as a Chinese province?" (From the Heritage
Foundation)
7.
Lum, Thomas.
U.S.-Funded Assistance Programs in China.
Washington, D.C,: Congressional Research Service, May 18, 2007, 6 pages.
(pamphlet)
"United States foreign operations
appropriations for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) primarily support
democracy-related programs, particularly rule of law training, and
support Tibetan communities. The U.S. Congress has played a leading role
in providing funding for such programs, which has grown from $10 million
in FY2002 to $23 million in FY2006." (From CRS Report)
8.
Office of the Secretary of
Defense.
Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2007.
Department of Defense, May 2007, 42
pages. (pamphlet)
"The pace and scope of China's military
transformation has increased in recent years, fueled by continued high
rates of investment in its domestic defense and science and technology
industries, acquisition of advanced foreign weapons, and far reaching
reforms of the armed forces. The expanding military capabilities of
China's armed forces are a major factor in changing East Asian military
balances; improvements in China's strategic capabilities have ramifications
far beyond the Asia Pacific region." (From U.S. Department of
Defense)
Politics & Society
9.
Berggren, D. Jason.
"Two Parties, Two Types of
Nominees, Two Paths to Winning a Presidential Nomination,
1972-2004." 
Presidential
Studies Quarterly, June 2007, pp.
203-227. (article)
"The author, instructor at Florida International
University, examines U.S. presidential primary poll data over the last
three decades to determine patterns in how candidates are selected by the
Republicans and Democrats." (From Article Alert)
10. Haddal, Chad C.
Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, May 11, 2007, 16
pages. (pamphlet)
"Issues related to foreign students continue to arise.
Foreign student funding, as well as English-language competency, have
raised concerns with some universities, advocacy groups, and other
observers. Additionally, some recent legislation has focused on
attracting foreign students in STEM fields." (From CRS Report)
Global Issues
11.
Mari, Christopher, ed.
Global Epidemics.
New York: H.W. Wilson, 2007, 189 pages. (Book-614.4 Glo)
"This volume will provide a general
understanding of the history of epidemic outbreaks and the means by which
we as a civilization can combat them collectively." (From the book)
12.
Starr, Douglas Perret.
"Writing for the Web."
Vital Speeches of the Day, June
2007, pp. 269-270. (article)
"The best writing style for news is the
inverted pyramid: summary lead and keep it short, simple." (From Vital Speeches of the Day)
13. Swendiman, Kathleen S. and Nancy Lee Jones.
Extensively Drug-Resistant Ruberculosis (XDR-TB): Quarantine and Isolation.
(CRS Report for Congress) Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 5, 2007, 6 pages. (pamphlet)
"The recent international saga of a traveler with XDR-TB, a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis, has placed a spotlight on existing mechanisms to contain contagious disease threats and raised numerous legal and public-health issues. This report will briefly address the existing law relating to quarantine and isolation, with an emphasis on the interaction of state and federal laws and international agreements. It will not be updated." (From CRS Report)
14. May 15
Policy Analyst Discusses Environmentally Sustainable Communities.
"Sustainable development is defined as development that
'meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.' In the United States, there
is a new push to develop sustainable communities that are both affordable
as well as environmentally friendly. Organizations are working with U.S.
government agencies and organizations around the world to create models
and best practices for building sustainable communities in the 21st century."
(From USINFO)
Webchat Transcripts
15. May 16
Alternative-Energy Expert
Discusses the Revolution of Biodiesel.
"Biodiesel is a clean-burning, non-toxic alternative
fuel that is produced from resources that can be replenished through
farming and recycling. It is far less damaging to the environment than
petroleum products, with no carbon dioxide (CO2) or sulfur dioxide (SO2)
emissions." (From USINFO)
16. May 22
Threats to Journalists Remain a
Real Concern.
"Threats to journalists' safety remain an unfortunate
but very real concern around the globe today. According to the Committee
to Protect Journalists, as of April 9, 2007, seven journalists had been
confirmed killed thus far in 2007, with another seven deaths unconfirmed.
Reporters Without Borders, meanwhile, cites 23 journalists and five media
assistants killed so far this year." (From USINFO)
17. May 24
Educator Discusses Internet Resources for Students To Learn
English.
"How can teachers facilitate learning through the use of
the Internet? With so much out there on the World Wide Web, how can
teachers know what to choose for their classes?" (From USINFO)
18. May 31
Professor Discusses Internet Tools for Teachers of Young Learners.
"The Internet is fortunately no longer an arena that
only few computer-savvy individuals can visit -- instead, it is becoming
a friendlier and friendlier locale for teachers of Young Learners." (From
USINFO)
19. June 1
Expert Discusses the Marshall Plan, Its Relevancy After 60 Years.
"As the war-torn
nations of Europe faced famine and economic disaster in the wake of World
War II, the United States proposed to rebuild the continent in the
interest of political stability and a healthy world economy." (From USINFO)
20. June 4
Democracy Dialogue on Journalists' Access to Government
Information.
"Perhaps journalists' most important responsibility is
to keep the public informed about what government is doing, including
what is happening 'behind the scenes,' i.e., outside public's immediate
view, and the information upon which government decisions are being
taken. However, fulfilling this expectation remains a great challenge for
many journalists, who face governments that are reluctant or unwilling to
divulge this information." (From USINFO)
21. June 7
Scholar Promotes Storytelling To Engage Young Learners of English.
"Storytelling is an effective technique to capture the
imaginations of young minds and improve students' language skills.
Storytelling also can appeal to different senses and learning styles, and
can be a wonderful way to connect cultures. Join Joan Kang Shin for a
webchat exploring the use of storytelling to teach Young Learners of
English (YLs)." (From USINFO)
22. June 12
General Discusses U.S. Strategic Objectives for Hemisphere.
"The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) in
Miami is one of nine regional Combatant Commands in the U.S. Department of
Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations
and security cooperation for Central and South America, much of the
Caribbean, Cuba and the Bahamas, as well as their territorial waters. It
is also responsible for the protection of U.S. military resources in
these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also in charge of ensuring the defense of
the Panama Canal and canal area." (From USINFO)
23. June 12
Public Diplomacy Officer Discusses Muslim Life in America.
"Seema Matin will discuss what life is like in America
for a covered Muslim professional woman. Additionally, she will address
how the United States' political, economic and legal systems support
diversity, religious and personal tolerance; how they tackle
discrimination; and the ways in which they promote personal choice and
opportunity." (From USINFO)
24. June 13
Professor Baker Discusses Potential Danger of Media Consolidation.
"As early as 1947, a major study predicted that media
consolidation would be one of three factors to threaten freedom of the
press in the United States. Today that threat has intensified with only
14 cities operating competing, separately-owned daily newspapers in 2002
compared to 180 in 1940. Nor is this an exclusively American problem.
According to Media Channel, six global corporations currently dominate
world media, dabbling in publishing, television broadcasting, radio and
mass entertainment." (From USINFO)
25. June 14
State's Shore Discusses U.S. Strategy for Countering Terrorism.
"More than five years after the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001, the international community's fight against
transnational terrorism continues. Cooperative international efforts have
produced genuine security improvements -- particularly in securing
borders and transportation systems, enhancing document security,
disrupting terrorist financing and restricting the movement of
terrorists." (From USINFO)
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