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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Description: This report provides an overview and policy analysis of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines and the Philippine-U.S. program of military cooperation against it. It examines the origins and operations of Abu Sayyaf, the efforts of the Philippine government and military to eliminate it, and the implications of a greater U.S. military role in attempts to suppress it.
Date: April 8, 2003
Creator: Niksch, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Description: This report summarizes the history of the military relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines. The report connects this to the terrorist actions of Abu Sayyaf and his relationship to Al Qaeda specifically. Finally, the report discusses the military pressure the Philippine government has put on Abu Sayyaf and the challenges these operations face.
Date: January 24, 2007
Creator: Niksch, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Description: This report summarizes the history of the military relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines. The report connects this to the terrorist actions of Abu Sayyaf and his relationship to Al Qaeda specifically. Finally, the report discusses the military pressure the Philippine government has put on Abu Sayyaf and the challenges these operations face.
Date: July 26, 2007
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

Description: This report provides an overview and policy analysis of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines and the recently announced Philippine-U.S. program of military cooperation against it. It examines the origins and operations of Abu Sayyaf, the efforts of the Philippine government and military to eliminate it, and the implications of a greater U.S. military role in attempts to suppress it. The report will be updated periodically.
Date: January 25, 2002
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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East Timor Situation Report

Description: A United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor (UNTAET) was established in October 1999 following the entrance of U.N.-sponsored international peacekeepers into East Timor. These measures came in response to Indonesian instigated violence against East Timorese who had voted overwhelmingly for independence from Indonesia in a referendum of August 30, 1999. UNTAET’s mandate is broad. It is to help East Timor recover from the violence through humanitarian aid and reconstruction of facilitie… more
Date: July 9, 2001
Creator: Niksch, Larry A.; McHugh, Lois B. & Margesson, Rhoda
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY2002: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs

Description: Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date: December 26, 2001
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY2002: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs

Description: Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittees.
Date: February 4, 2002
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Foreign Aid Authorization: The Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act of 2000

Description: This report covers the Foreign Aid Authorization: The Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act of 2000, which selectively authorizes a range of foreign aid activities, updates permanent foreign assistance laws, expands several aid initiatives, such as those to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, launches new initiatives, and repeals obsolete legislation.
Date: October 12, 2000
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Foreign Aid: Understanding Data Used to Compare Donors

Description: This report explains differences and discusses other issues to the debate over how much wealthy countries contribute to international development and what share U.S. resources represent.
Date: June 7, 2006
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Foreign Aid: Understanding Data Used to Compare Donors

Description: This report explains differences and discusses other issues to the debate over how much wealthy countries contribute to international development and what share U.S. resources represent.
Date: May 23, 2005
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Foreign Assistance: An Overview of U.S. Aid Agencies and Programs

Description: This report provides a short description of each account, organized by the appropriation bill structure, and spending amount requested for FY 2003 and enacted for FY 2002. It also illustrates the organizational structure of the executive branch as regards U.S foreign assistance programs and responsibilities.
Date: May 13, 2002
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Millenium Challenge Account: Implementation of a New U.S. Foreign Aid Initiative

Description: This report discusses the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), which provides assistance, through a competitive selection process, to developing nations that are pursing political and economic reforms in three areas: ruling justly, investing in people, and fostering economic freedom.
Date: June 2, 2006
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Millennium Challenge Account: Implementation of a New U.S. Foreign Aid Initiative

Description: In a speech on March 14, 2002, President Bush outlined a proposal for a major new U.S. foreign aid initiative. The program, referred to as the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), is managed by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and provides assistance, through a competitive selection process, to developing nations that are pursing political and economic reforms in three areas: ruling justly, investing in people, and fostering economic freedom. If fully implemented, the initiative would … more
Date: June 2, 2006
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Millennium Challenge Account: Implementation of a New U.S. Foreign Aid Initiative

Description: This report discusses the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), which provides assistance, through a competitive selection process, to developing nations that are pursing political and economic reforms in three areas: ruling justly, investing in people, and fostering economic freedom.
Date: November 14, 2005
Creator: Nowels, Larry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report presents background information and issues for Congress on the overarching U.S. foreign policy issue of the U.S. role in the world. Certain statements and actions from the Trump Administration have led to uncertainty about the Administration's intentions regarding the future U.S. role, and have intensified an ongoing debate among foreign policy specialists, strategists, policymakers, and the public about what that role should be.
Date: October 26, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald & Moodie, Michael
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Role in the World: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report presents background information and issues for Congress on the overarching U.S. foreign policy issue of the U.S. role in the world. Certain statements and actions from the Trump Administration have led to uncertainty about the Administration's intentions regarding the future U.S. role, and have intensified an ongoing debate among foreign policy specialists, strategists, policymakers, and the public about what that role should be.
Date: September 19, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald & Moodie, Michael
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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