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- U.S. Policy Toward Asia and the Pacific
- This report is a chronology of significant events
- Developments in Asia 1971: A Summary and Chronology of National and International Events of Import to United States Policy
- This report is a summary and list of events that occurred in Asia in 1971 that may have had a level of importance to United States policy with the affected countries.
- The Nixon Doctrine for Asia
- This report provides an overview of the Nixon Doctrine for Asia (written in July 1969) and a discussion of its policies regarding communism in Asia and the Vietnam War.
- Developments in Cambodia Following the March 18 Coup
- This report discusses the March 18, 1970 coup in Cambodia by General Lon Nol which overthrew the government of Prince Norodom Sihanouk and subsequent fighting in Cambodia between Communist North Vietnamese troops and South Vietnamese troops which led to American intervention in the form of an attack on North Vietnamese bases in Cambodia in April and May of 1970.
- Mexican-United States Relations Since the Beginning of the Good Neighbor Policy
- This report discusses The Good Neighbor policy instituted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and its effects on U.S. relations with Mexico as well as contemporary issues in Mexican-American relations such as immigration, drug smuggling, and trade regulations.
- Major U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions Expressed at the United Nations, 1945-1969
- This report provides a listing of major foreign policy decisions announced by the United States at the United Nations from 1945 to 1969.
- Report by the Commission on the Organisation of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy: Background and Principal Recommendation
- This report was prepared by the Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy: Background and Principal Recommendations.
- The United States and an Arab-Israeli Peace Settlement, 1967-1972
- This report discusses U.S. policy and diplomatic efforts between 1967 and 1972 aimed at bring about compromises between the Arabs and Israelis which would lead to a peaceful settlement of their grievances.
- United States Economic Relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan
- This report discusses the United States economic ties with the Republic of China in Taiwan and analyzes Taiwan's economic growth since 1950 and their policies toward trade with countries that recognize the government of the People's Republic of China. U.S. policy options in the future regarding trade ties with Taiwan are also discussed.
- U.S. Defense Obligations to the Republic of China: A Survey and Analysis
- This report provides details on the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of China, as well as the Formosa Resolution of 1955. Both the Mutual Defense Treaty and the Formosa Resolution are summarized and analyzed in detail.
- Political Fact Sheet for the Nations of Latin America
- This report provides data on the leaders, political parties, and government types of Latin American countries. It also includes population numbers and the area of each country.
- The Policies of the Soviet Union and the European Members of the North Atlantic Alliance Toward NATO
- This report discusses the policies of the Soviet Union and the major European members of NATO towards the organization and evaluates the commitment levels of the European members of NATO.
- Rhodesia: A Summary of Developments Since July 1969
- This report discusses Rhodesia's declaration of independence from Britain in 1969 and ensuing negotiations between Britain and Rhodesia to bring about a formal recognition of Rhodesian independence by Britain and to ensure the rights of the majority black population in the new government of Rhodesia.
- The India-Pakistan War of November-December 1971: Background, Causes, and The Role of American Diplomacy
- This report discusses the November and December 1971, war between India and Pakistan over the persecution of Hindus by the West Pakistani army fighting East Pakistani rebels in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and their refusal to allow East Pakistan to become independent. The war ended with India's defeat of the West Pakistani army in East Pakistan and the recognition of the new country of Bangladesh. U.S. policy towards India and Pakistan is also discussed.
- The Latin American-United States Fishing Rights Controversy: Dilemma for United States Foreign Policy (1969-1971)
- This report discusses the controversy over fishing rights between the United States and three South American nations (Chile, Peru, and Ecuador) which culminated in the seizure of U.S. tuna fishing vessels by Peru and Ecuador in waters the U.S. considered outside their territorial jurisdiction. The main events of the controversy, diplomatic actions taken by the nations involved, and policy options are discussed.
- The People's Republic of China: Internal Situation
- This report discusses the internal political, social, and economic conditions in China following the Cultural Revolution.
- The Future Direction of U.S. Foreign Party: A Compilation of Views and Opinions
- This report documents articles critiquing the United States' foreign policy. The critiques focus on reexamining the major tenants of foreign policy, defining foreign policy as it relates to other countries, and interdependence.
- The Independent Nations of Africa: Leaders, Means of Accession, Parties, Population, and Area
- This report provides data on the leaders, political parties, and government types of all of the independent African nations. It also provides the population size and area of each country, as well as the nation that formerly governed the area during colonial rule.
- China-U.S. Relations
- This report discusses the background information and most recent development in U.S.-China relations since mid-1996. The relations also have been marred by continuing allegations of Chinese espionage, ongoing controversy over human rights, charges that China continues to violate its non-proliferation commitments, controversy over the accidental NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, and renewed tensions over Taiwan. The report describes current issues in U.S.-China relations such as; Human Rights Issues, Issues in U.S.-China Security Relations, Economic Issues, and Sovereignty Issues: Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong.