Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service Reportshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/CRSR/browse/?sort=date_d&start=30&fq=untl_institution:UNTGD&fq=str_location_country:Japan2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Congressional Research Service ReportsEffects of Radiation from Fukushima Dai-ichi on the U.S. Marine Environment2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87177/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87177/"><img alt="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Dai-ichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" title="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Dai-ichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87177/small/"/></a></p><p>The massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused extensive damage in northeastern Japan, including damage to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power installation, which resulted in the release of radiation. Concerns have arisen about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources. This report discusses these concerns.</p>Fukushima Nuclear Disaster2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87170/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87170/"><img alt="Fukushima Nuclear Disaster" title="Fukushima Nuclear Disaster" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87170/small/"/></a></p><p>The huge earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station on March 11, 2011, knocked out backup power systems that were needed to cool the reactors at the plant, causing three of them to undergo fuel melting, hydrogen explosions, and radioactive releases. Radioactive contamination from the Fukushima plant forced the evacuation of communities up to 25 miles away and affected up to 100,000 residents, although it did not cause any immediate deaths. Studies of the Fukushima disaster have identified design changes, response actions, and other safety improvements that could have reduced or eliminated the amount of radioactivity released
from the plant. As a result, Fukushima has prompted a reexamination of nuclear plant safety requirements around the world, including in the United States.</p>Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations2012-04-27T15:49:45-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83962/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83962/"><img alt="Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations" title="Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83962/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents some of the general design concepts of operating nuclear power plants in order to discuss design considerations for seismic events. This report does not attempt to conclude whether one design is inherently safer or less safe than another plant. Nor does it attempt to conclude whether operating nuclear power plants are at any greater or lesser risk from earthquakes given recent updates to seismic data and seismic hazard maps.</p>Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87179/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87179/"><img alt="Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations" title="Nuclear Power Plant Design and Seismic Safety Considerations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87179/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents some of the general design concepts of operating nuclear power plants in order to discuss design considerations for seismic events. This report does not attempt to conclude whether one design is inherently safer or less safe than another plant. Nor does it attempt to conclude whether operating nuclear power plants are at any greater or lesser risk from earthquakes given recent updates to seismic data and seismic hazard maps.</p>U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options2012-07-03T07:51:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87288/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87288/"><img alt="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" title="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc87288/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues regarding U.S.-Japan economic relations, since the economic condition of each nation can affect the world economy and a U.S.-Japan bilateral economic relationship could influence economic conditions in other countries. U.S. and Japanese leaders have several options on how to manage their relationship, including stronger reliance on the World Trade Organization; special bilateral negotiating frameworks and agreements; or a free trade agreement.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2012-07-24T12:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94036/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94036/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc94036/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at Japan-U.S. relations since WWII. The report focuses on some problems which can be addressed by Congress, including the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan in March, 2011, the Futenma Marine Air Station in Okinawa, bilateral trade, and economic issues resulting from the recent credit crisis and related economic recession.</p>The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami2011-08-27T10:13:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40167/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40167/"><img alt="The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami" title="The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40167/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the effect that the March 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in the northeast coast of Japan has on the auto production facilities in the United States. Not long after the earthquake and tsunami the disruptions in Japanese industrial activity, the impact on global supply chains could also be significant. This is especially important in industries such as autos, telecommunications and consumer electronics.</p>Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Food and Agriculture Implications2011-08-27T10:13:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40133/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40133/"><img alt="Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Food and Agriculture Implications" title="Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Food and Agriculture Implications" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40133/small/"/></a></p><p>The March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused widespread devastation that affected many of the country's agricultural and fishery areas. The nuclear crisis that followed at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, and the subsequent detection of radioactive contamination of food produced near the disabled facility, further raised fears about the safety of Japan's food production systems and its future food exports. Most reports acknowledge that Japan's current production and supply shortages, along with rising food safety concerns and possible longer-term radiation threats to its food production, could limit Japan's food exports while possibly increasing its need for food imports in the future. It is still not clear what effect, if any, Japan's current food supply and demand situation will have on world farm commodity markets and food prices.</p>Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States2011-08-27T10:13:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40127/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40127/"><img alt="Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" title="Japan's 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc40127/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents data regarding the persons killed, missing, and buildings totally or partially damaged after the disaster in Japan. The report discusses the economic impact the disaster had on Japan and the impact on U.S. imports from and exports to Japan.</p>Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment2012-08-21T08:46:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97998/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97998/"><img alt="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" title="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97998/small/"/></a></p><p>The massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused extensive damage in northeastern Japan, including damage to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power installation, which resulted in the release of radiation. This report discusses concerns which have arisen about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources.</p>Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98970/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98970/"><img alt="Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" title="Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98970/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents data regarding the persons killed, missing, and buildings totally or partially damaged after the disaster in Japan. The report discusses the economic impact the disaster had on Japan and the impact on U.S. imports from and exports to Japan.</p>Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99054/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99054/"><img alt="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" title="Effects of Radiation from Fukushima Daiichi on the U.S. Marine Environment" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99054/small/"/></a></p><p>The massive Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, caused extensive damage in northeastern Japan, including damage to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power installation, which resulted in the release of radiation. This report discusses concerns about the potential effects of this released radiation on the U.S. marine environment and resources.</p>The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99036/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99036/"><img alt="The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects" title="The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99036/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents scientific and technical aspects of human health issues related to the damage to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) caused by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. It includes an appendix of useful links.</p>Fukushima Nuclear Crisis2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98969/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98969/"><img alt="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" title="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98969/small/"/></a></p><p>This report briefly discusses the March 11, 2001 earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. The earthquake caused an automatic shutdown of eleven of Japan's fifty-five operating nuclear power plants, though the plants closest to the earthquake's epicenter, Fukushima and Onagawa, were damaged by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. This report also discusses efforts by the United States and other countries to provide assistance to Japan to deal with the nuclear crisis.</p>The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99014/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99014/"><img alt="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" title="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99014/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the background of the G-20 (an international forum for discussing and coordinating economic policies) and some of the issues that it has addressed. It includes historic background on the work of the G-20, information about how the group operates, overviews of G-20 summits, major issues that the group is likely to address and the likely effectiveness of the G-20 in the near future. The members of the G-20 include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.</p>U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99086/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99086/"><img alt="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" title="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99086/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues regarding U.S.-Japan economic relations, since the economic condition of each nation can affect the world economy and a U.S.-Japan bilateral economic relationship could influence economic conditions in other countries. U.S. and Japanese leaders have several options on how to manage their relationship, including stronger reliance on the World Trade Organization; special bilateral negotiating frameworks and agreements; or a free trade agreement.</p>Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99025/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99025/"><img alt="Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" title="Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami: Economic Effects and Implications for the United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99025/small/"/></a></p><p>This report presents data regarding the persons killed, missing, and buildings totally or partially damaged after the disaster in Japan. The report discusses the economic impact the disaster had on Japan and the impact on U.S. imports from and exports to Japan.</p>Fukushima Nuclear Crisis2016-03-19T13:57:26-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc805976/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc805976/"><img alt="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" title="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc805976/small/"/></a></p><p>None</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99095/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99095/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc99095/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at Japan-U.S. relations since WWII. The report focuses on some problems which can be addressed by Congress, including the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan in March 2011, the Futenma Marine Air Station in Okinawa, bilateral trade, and economic issues resulting from the recent credit crisis and related economic recession.</p>Japan 2011 Earthquake: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Response2011-04-28T13:31:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33024/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33024/"><img alt="Japan 2011 Earthquake: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Response" title="Japan 2011 Earthquake: U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Response" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33024/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the United States' Department of Defense's (DOD) Japan 2011 Earthquake relief efforts, designated "Operation Tomodachi," which is Japanese for "friend." The report includes an overview of the situation, funding for DOD efforts, naval activities, air activities, and a historical overview of U.S. military presence in Japan.</p>Fukushima Nuclear Crisis2011-04-28T13:31:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33026/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33026/"><img alt="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" title="Fukushima Nuclear Crisis" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33026/small/"/></a></p><p>This report briefly discusses the March 11, 2001, earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. The earthquake caused an automatic shutdown of eleven of Japan's fifty-five operating nuclear power plants. The plants closes to the earthquake's epicenter, Fukushima and Onagawa, were damaged by the earthquake and resulting tsunami. This report also discusses efforts by the United States and other countries to provide assistance to Japan to deal with the nuclear crisis.</p>Japan 2011 Disaster: CRS Experts2011-04-28T13:31:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33025/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33025/"><img alt="Japan 2011 Disaster: CRS Experts" title="Japan 2011 Disaster: CRS Experts" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc33025/small/"/></a></p><p>The following table provides access to names and contact information for CRS experts on policy concerns relating to the nuclear and humanitarian disaster unfolding in Japan. Specific policy areas are identified.</p>The U.S.-Japan Alliance2012-11-30T09:28:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc122310/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc122310/"><img alt="The U.S.-Japan Alliance" title="The U.S.-Japan Alliance" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc122310/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the pros and cons of the alliance with Japan, in which the United States maintains exclusive use of 89 military bases in Japan and, in exchange, guarantees Japan's security. The alliance has endured over 50 years, through periods of intense partnership and stretches of political drift; this report reevaluates the relationship based on international developments.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2013-11-05T18:07:05-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228025/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228025/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc228025/small/"/></a></p><p>Report that looks at Japan-U.S. relations since WWII. The report focuses on some problems which can be addressed by Congress, including the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan in March, 2011, the Futenma Marine Air Station in Okinawa, bilateral trade, and economic issues resulting from the recent credit crisis and related economic recession.</p>Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs in Japan and South Korea: Background for Congress2010-12-04T14:26:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29618/"><img alt="Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs in Japan and South Korea: Background for Congress" title="Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs in Japan and South Korea: Background for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29618/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the accelerated vehicle retirement (AVR) programs initiated in 2009 by the United States, Japan, South Korea, and other industrial nations (commonly known in the U.S. as the "cash for clunkers" program). The U.S. program began in June 2009, when President Obama signed the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act. The report discusses how these various AVR programs affected the automobile industries in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, specifically. Neither Japan nor South Korea imports large numbers of foreign vehicles, a circumstance not much altered by AVR program implementation.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2010-12-04T14:26:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29671/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29671/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29671/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress2015-01-27T19:40:46-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc491359/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc491359/"><img alt="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" title="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc491359/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the background of the G-20 (an international forum for discussing and coordinating economic policies) and some of the issues that it has addressed. It includes historic background on the work of the G-20, information about how the group operates, overviews of G-20 summits, major issues that the group is likely to address and the likely effectiveness of the G-20 in the near future. The members of the G-20 include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-03-30T22:03:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501735/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501735/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc501735/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options2015-04-30T17:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503287/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503287/"><img alt="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" title="U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Significance, Prospects, and Policy Options" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503287/small/"/></a></p><p>his report explores the significance and state of U.S.-Japan economic ties; how the ties have changed over time; and what the possible options for managing the relationship might be.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-04-30T17:37:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503555/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503555/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc503555/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress2010-12-04T14:26:25-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29505/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29505/"><img alt="Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress" title="Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29505/small/"/></a></p><p>Asian Pacific Americans have served in both houses of Congress representing California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Oregon, Virginia, American Samoa, and Guam. They have served in leadership positions, including committee and subcommittee chairmanships. This report presents information on Senators, Representatives, and Delegates, including party affiliations, length and dates of service, and committee assignments.</p>The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627058/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627058/"><img alt="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" title="The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627058/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the background of the G-20 (an international forum for discussing and coordinating economic policies) and some of the issues that it has addressed. It includes historic background on the work of the G-20, information about how the group operates, overviews of G-20 summits, major issues that the group is likely to address and the likely effectiveness of the G-20 in the near future.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627018/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627018/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627018/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689231/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689231/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689231/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700673/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700673/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700673/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn.</p>China-U.S. Trade Issues2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26239/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26239/"><img alt="China-U.S. Trade Issues" title="China-U.S. Trade Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26239/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the U.S.-China economic relationship and China's rapid expansion as a global economic market, both with respect to the current global economic crisis. It also examines major U.S.-China trade issues and related legislation.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26235/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26235/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26235/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties, especially with regards to the recent economic downturn. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan, including the recent and ongoing political turmoil in Tokyo.</p>Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26333/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26333/"><img alt="Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments" title="Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26333/small/"/></a></p><p>The United States military has been building up forces on the U.S. territory of Guam to increase deterrence and power projection for possible responses to crises and disasters, counter-terrorism, and contingencies in support of South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, or elsewhere in Asia. But the defense buildup on Guam is moderate. China has concerns about the defense buildup. Guam's role has increased with plans to withdraw some U.S. forces from Japan and South Korea. This report describes in brief detail the various cooperative efforts, including financial efforts, undertaken by the U.S. and the above nations.</p>Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700909/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700909/"><img alt="Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan" title="Potential F-22 Raptor Export to Japan" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700909/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses issues surrounding Japan's interest in purchasing the F-22A Raptor aircraft from the United States. Although the export of the plane is now prohibited by U.S. law, Congress has recently and may again consider repealing this ban.</p>Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests2015-10-20T21:35:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743357/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743357/"><img alt="Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests" title="Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743357/small/"/></a></p><p>This report examines the prospects for Japan pursuing a nuclear weapons capability by assessing the existing technical infrastructure of its extensive civilian nuclear energy program. It explores the range of challenges that Japan would have to overcome to transform its current program into a military program, including legal and political restraints: averse public and elite opinion, restrictive domestic laws and practices, and the negative diplomatic consequences.</p>Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Kyoto and Beyond2016-01-13T14:26:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795714/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795714/"><img alt="Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Kyoto and Beyond" title="Climate Change and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): Kyoto and Beyond" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795714/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the development in global warming as a global issue. Topics include issues that have arisen regarding the ETS and considerations for cap-and-trade.</p>The U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons from Japan2008-12-11T20:32:34-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10798/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10798/"><img alt="The U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons from Japan" title="The U.S. Financial Crisis: Lessons from Japan" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10798/small/"/></a></p><p>Japan's five bank bailout packages in the late 1990s may hold some lessons for the United States. Overcoming the crisis in Japan's banks took a combination of capital injections, new laws and regulations, stronger oversight, a reorganization of the banking sector, moderate economic recovery, and several years of banks working off their non-performing loans.</p>Japan's Political Turmoil in 2008: Background and Implications for the United States2008-12-11T20:32:33-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10793/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10793/"><img alt="Japan's Political Turmoil in 2008: Background and Implications for the United States" title="Japan's Political Turmoil in 2008: Background and Implications for the United States" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10793/small/"/></a></p><p>This report addresses the September 1, 2008, resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and the resulting aftermath. It also addresses the September 22 Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) election of Fukuda's successor and the widely expected winner of said election, ex-Foreign Minister Taro Aso. Japanese policymaking is likely to enter a period of disarray, which could negatively affect several items of interest to the United States. This report analyzes the factors behind and implications of Japan's current political turmoil.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700888/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700888/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700888/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan.</p>Mad Cow Disease and U.S. Beef Trade2012-08-21T08:46:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98118/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98118/"><img alt="Mad Cow Disease and U.S. Beef Trade" title="Mad Cow Disease and U.S. Beef Trade" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc98118/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the international beef market and U.S. efforts to regain foreign markets that banned U.S. beef when a Canadian-born cow in Washington state tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in December 2003.</p>Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463350/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463350/"><img alt="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" title="Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463350/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between the United States and Japan, including Japanese efforts to support the U.S. in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks and the two countries' economic ties. This report also discusses the general political atmosphere of Japan.</p>Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy2012-07-24T12:39:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93986/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93986/"><img alt="Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy" title="Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc93986/small/"/></a></p><p>This report analyzes how China, Japan, and South Korea's pursuits to bolster their energy security impacts U.S. interests. It also examines decisions being made by Asian states now that will significantly shape global affairs in the future, how these decisions might play out, and how Congress and the executive branch might play a role in those decisions.</p>Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462575/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462575/"><img alt="Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy" title="Rising Energy Competition and Energy Security in Northeast Asia: Issues for U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462575/small/"/></a></p><p>This report analyzes how China, Japan, and South Korea's pursuits to bolster their energy security impacts U.S. interests. It also examines decisions being made by Asian states now that will significantly shape global affairs in the future, how these decisions might play out, and how Congress and the executive branch might play a role in those decisions.</p>Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462029/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462029/"><img alt="Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests" title="Japan's Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462029/small/"/></a></p><p>This paper examines the prospects for Japan pursuing a nuclear weapons capability by assessing the existing technical infrastructure of its extensive civilian nuclear energy program. It explores the range of challenges that Japan would have to overcome to transform its current program into a military program. In addition, a range of legal and political restraints on Japan's development of nuclear weapons, including averse public and elite opinion, restrictive domestic laws and practices, and the negative diplomatic consequences of abandoning its traditional approach is analyzed.</p>Climate Change: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Enters Kyoto Compliance2012-09-19T20:16:14-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103213/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103213/"><img alt="Climate Change: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Enters Kyoto Compliance" title="Climate Change: The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Enters Kyoto Compliance" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc103213/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the development in global warming as a global issue. Topics include issues that have arisen regarding the ETS and considerations for cap-and-trade.</p>