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The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq
Description:
Iraq’s Kurdish community, repressed by previous Iraqi governments, has become
a major force in post-Saddam Iraq. The Kurdish-inhabited regions of northern Iraq are
relatively peaceful, reconstruction is proceeding there, and the Kurdish leaders now
have senior positions in the post-election government. However, there are concerns
that the Kurds might use their political strength to serve their own interests at the
expense of a unified Iraq. This report may be updated. See also CRS Report RL3133…
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Date:
May 5, 2005
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth & Prados, Alfred B.
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Hong Kong 2005: Changes in Leadership and Issues for Congress
Description:
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has recently
recovered from an economic downturn and the SARS virus outbreak of 2002-2003
which crippled trade and tourism. There has also been a major change in the top
government personnel, with the former Chief Executive, Tung Chee-Hwa, being
replaced by Donald Tsang as the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong. The next major
the issue to be addressed in Hong Kong is the pace of further democratization and the
the extent to which the next elect…
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Date:
July 15, 2005
Creator:
Anderson, Severn
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The Size and Role of Government: Economic Issues
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Date:
March 22, 2005
Creator:
Labonte, Marc
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Puerto Rico: A Chronology of Political Status History
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Date:
June 24, 1998
Creator:
Laney, Garrine P.
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Egypt: 2005 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
Description:
This report provides an overview of the presidential election and its implications for U.S. policy toward Egypt and U.S. efforts to promote democracy in the region.
Date:
January 15, 2006
Creator:
Sharp, Jeremy M.
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Serbia and Montenegro Union: Prospects and Policy Implications
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Date:
March 3, 2006
Creator:
Kim, Julie
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Kosovo: Greek and Turkish Perspectives
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Date:
May 27, 1999
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
Description:
This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and provides the dates of the last and next election for head of government. It also provides the national independence date for each country.
Date:
August 26, 2008
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P. & Gomez-Granger, Julissa
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
Description:
This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and provides the dates of the last and next election for head of government. It also provides the national independence date for each country.
Date:
June 2, 2008
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P. & Gomez-Granger, Julissa
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges
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Date:
March 1, 2005
Creator:
Pina, Aaron D.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges
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Date:
June 9, 2005
Creator:
Pina, Aaron D.
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Transitional Process and U.N. Mission
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to hold local and national elections in mid-2005, as called for in the 2002 South African-sponsored Pretoria Agreement. The Transitional Government faces daunting challenges. The eastern part of the country is marred by insecurity and instability due to factional fighting and the presence of the Interhamwe, the group responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Date:
March 22, 2005
Creator:
Dagne, Theodore S.
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
Description:
This fact sheet tracks the current heads of government in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and provides the dates of the last and next election for head of government.
Date:
July 26, 2006
Creator:
Sullivan, Mark P. & Gomez-Granger, Julissa
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Political Status of Puerto Rico: Brief Background and Recent Developments for Congress
Description:
This report provides policy and historical background about Puerto Rico's political status--a term of art referring to the relationship between the federal government and a territorial one. The report emphasizes recent developments that are likely to be most relevant for Congress. Congress has not altered the island's status since 1952, when it approved a territorial constitution.
Date:
December 28, 2016
Creator:
Garrett, R. Sam
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Political Status of Puerto Rico: Brief Background and Recent Developments for Congress
Description:
This report provides policy and historical background about Puerto Rico's political status--a term of art referring to the relationship between the federal government and a territorial one. It emphasizes recent developments that are likely to be most relevant for Congress. Congress has not altered the island's status since 1952, when it approved a territorial constitution.
Date:
June 12, 2017
Creator:
Garrett, R. S.
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Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance
Description:
The Afghan central government's limited writ and widespread official corruption are helping sustain a Taliban insurgency, and have fed pessimism about the Afghanistan stabilization effort. President Hamid Karzai is working with U.S. and international donors on how to improve governance and delivery of public services, and on winning re-election in presidential elections slated for August 20, 2009. Many agree that the country has made substantial progress on personal and political freedoms since…
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Date:
April 21, 2009
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
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Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations
Description:
Cyprus has been divided since 1974. Greek Cypriots, nearly 80% of the population, live in the southern two thirds of the island. Turkish Cypriots live in the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (recognized only by Turkey), with about 30,000 Turkish troops providing security. U.N. peacekeeping forces maintain a buffer zone between the two. Members of Congress have urged the Administration to be more active, although they have not proposed an alternative to the U.N.-sponsored talks.
Date:
December 18, 2001
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
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Azerbaijan's October 2008 Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications
Description:
This report discusses the win by incumbent Ilkham Aliyev in Azerbaijan's October 15, 2008, presidential election. It describes the campaign and results, and examines implications for Azerbaijani and U.S. interests.
Date:
October 27, 2008
Creator:
Nichol, Jim
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Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations
Description:
Cyprus has been divided since 1974. Greek Cypriots, nearly 80% of the population, live in the southern two thirds of the island. Turkish Cypriots live in the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (recognized only by Turkey), with about 30,000 Turkish troops providing security. U.N. peacekeeping forces maintain a buffer zone between the two. Members of Congress have urged the Administration to be more active, although they have not proposed an alternative to the U.N.-sponsored talks.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
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Cyprus: Status of U.N. Negotiations
Description:
Cyprus has been divided since 1974. Greek Cypriots, nearly 80% of the population, live in the southern two thirds of the island. Turkish Cypriots live in the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (recognized only by Turkey), with about 30,000 Turkish troops providing security. U.N. peacekeeping forces maintain a buffer zone between the two. Members of Congress have urged the Administration to be more active, although they have not proposed an alternative to the U.N.-sponsored talks.
Date:
May 19, 2005
Creator:
Migdalovitz, Carol
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European Union Englargement
Description:
The European Union (EU) views the enlargement process as a historic opportunity to promote stability and prosperity in Europe. Although the EU maintains that the enlargement door remains open, "enlargement fatigue" has become a serious issue in Europe and some experts believe that EU enlargement may be reaching its limits. The status of EU enlargement is one of many transatlantic issues likely to be of interest to the second session of the 110th Congress. This report lists the various nations a…
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Date:
July 3, 2008
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
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Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance
Description:
The central government's limited writ and its perceived corruption are helping sustain a Taliban insurgency and painting President Hamid Karzai as a weak leader. However, factional and ethnic differences have remained confined to political debate, regional strongmen have been marginalized, and Karzai is focused on improving coordination with international donors and force contributors in the runup to his reelection bid in the fall of 2009. See CRS Report RL30588, Afghanistan: Post-War Governanc…
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Date:
August 5, 2008
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance
Description:
The central government's limited writ and its perceived corruption are helping sustain a Taliban insurgency and painting President Hamid Karzai as a weak leader. However, factional and ethnic differences have remained confined to political debate, the largest regional strongmen have been marginalized, and Karzai is focused on reversing the perception of security deterioration in the runup to his re-election bid in the fall of 2009. See CRS Report RL30588, Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Secur…
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Date:
August 28, 2008
Creator:
Katzman, Kenneth
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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