Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Departmenthttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTGD/browse/?fq=str_location_country:Iran&start=120&fq=untl_collection:CRSR&sort=date_a2016-01-13T14:26:20-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents DepartmentIran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461994/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461994/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461994/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities2016-01-13T14:26:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795725/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795725/"><img alt="Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities" title="Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795725/small/"/></a></p><p>Iran is home to approximately 70.5 million people who are ethnically, religiously, and linguistically diverse. This report discusses these minorities, their treatment under the Islamic regime, and the reactions of international rights groups.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462677/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462677/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462677/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462538/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462538/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462538/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463076/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463076/"><img alt="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" title="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463076/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between Iraq and Iran in the post-Saddam Hussein era, with particular focus on what Iran's intentions and/or long-term goals may be for increasing its influence in Iraq. The report explores the various strategies that Iran has used to spread its influence throughout Iraq's military and political spheres. The report also addresses the United States' concern over the Iran-Iraq relationship, especially as it concerns armed Shiite factions and U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq.</p>Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463378/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463378/"><img alt="Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues" title="Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463378/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a general overview of Iran's economy, addresses related U.S. policy concerns, and discusses policy options for Congress. The purpose of this report is two-fold. First, it provides insight into important macroeconomic trends, policy reforms and objectives, key economic sectors, international trade patterns, and sources of foreign exchange. Second, in the context of U.S. economic sanctions imposed for national security and foreign policy reasons, it evaluates Iran's economic structure, strengths, and vulnerabilities and discusses issues and options for Congress.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462521/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462521/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462521/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Islam: Sunnis and Shiites2015-10-20T21:35:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743347/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743347/"><img alt="Islam: Sunnis and Shiites" title="Islam: Sunnis and Shiites" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc743347/small/"/></a></p><p>This report includes a historical background of the Sunni-Shiite split and discusses the differences in religious beliefs and practices between and within each Islamic sect as well as their similarities. The report also relates Sunni and Shiite religious beliefs to discussions of terrorism and sectarian violence that may be of interest during the 111th Congress.</p>The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700725/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700725/"><img alt="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" title="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700725/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. It also discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996</p>Iran's Ballistic Missile Programs: An Overview2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463448/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463448/"><img alt="Iran's Ballistic Missile Programs: An Overview" title="Iran's Ballistic Missile Programs: An Overview" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463448/small/"/></a></p><p>This report seeks to provide an overview of the reported or suspected variety of Iranian ballistic missile programs. Because there remains widespread public divergence over particulars, however, this report does not provide specificity to what Iran may or may not have, or is in the process of developing.</p>Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700645/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700645/"><img alt="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" title="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700645/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between Iraq and Iran in the post-Saddam Hussein era, with particular focus on what Iran's intentions and/or long-term goals may be for increasing its influence in Iraq. The report explores the various strategies that Iran has used to spread its influence throughout Iraq's military and political spheres. The report also addresses the United States' concern over the Iran-Iraq relationship, especially as it concerns armed Shiite factions and U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq.</p>The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700920/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700920/"><img alt="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" title="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700920/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. It also discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461941/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461941/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461941/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462345/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462345/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462345/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700778/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700778/"><img alt="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" title="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700778/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between Iraq and Iran in the post-Saddam Hussein era, with particular focus on what Iran's intentions and/or long-term goals may be for increasing its influence in Iraq. The report explores the various strategies that Iran has used to spread its influence throughout Iraq's military and political spheres. The report also addresses the United States' concern over the Iran-Iraq relationship, especially as it concerns armed Shiite factions and U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq.</p>The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700756/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700756/"><img alt="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" title="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700756/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. It also discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462562/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462562/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462562/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq2016-01-13T14:26:20-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795619/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795619/"><img alt="Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq" title="Middle East Elections 2009: Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc795619/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides an overview of the election contests in Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq, including possible outcomes and implications for U.S. policy. The strategic influence of Iran in the Middle East, the stability of Iraq, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan are at the forefront of U.S. policy and Congressional interest in the region.</p>Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26067/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26067/"><img alt="Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy" title="Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26067/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the current state of Bahrain, which has undergone substantial political reforms since the late 1990s, but which still suffers from tension between the Shiite majority and the Sunni-led government. This report focuses particularly on Bahrain's relationship with Iran and Bahrain's relationship with the United States.</p>Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26326/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26326/"><img alt="Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks" title="Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26326/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses Iraq's political system, which has been restructured through a U.S.-supported election process. The Iraqi government is increasingly characterized by peaceful competition rather than violence, but sectarianism and ethnic and factional infighting still remain. This report discusses issues relating to opponents of the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and also discusses the atmosphere of nationwide provincial elections. The report also addresses the Obama Administration's plan to reduce the U.S. troop presence in Iraq by August 2010 and briefly addresses the Iranian influence in Iraq.</p>The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26329/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26329/"><img alt="The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq" title="The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26329/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the state of the Kurdish-inhabited region of northern Iraq, which has been fairly peaceful since the fall of Saddam Hussein; however, the region is also home to friction with Christian and other minorities, with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and other Arab leaders of Iraq, and with neighboring Turkey and Iran. The report also addresses other general political issues and tensions in the Kurdish region, and how said tensions might affect and be affected by the projected U.S. drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq between now and August 2010.</p>The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26309/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26309/"><img alt="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" title="The Iran Sanctions Act (ISA)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26309/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. This report discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996. This report also discusses U.S. concerns that other nations, e.g., U.S. allies, Russia, and China, are not as strict with their economic sanctions against Iran, and how U.S. policymakers are combating this reticence with various pieces of legislation.</p>Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26330/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26330/"><img alt="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" title="Iran's Activities and Influence in Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26330/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the relationship between Iraq and Iran in the post-Saddam Hussein era, with particular focus on what Iran's intentions and/or long-term goals may be for increasing its influence in Iraq. The report explores the various strategies that Iran has used to spread its influence throughout Iraq's military and political spheres. The report also addresses the United States' concern over the Iran-Iraq relationship, especially as it concerns armed Shiite factions and U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq.</p>Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26277/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26277/"><img alt="Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues" title="Iran's Economic Conditions: U.S. Policy Issues" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26277/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a general overview of Iran's economy, addresses related U.S. policy concerns, and discusses policy options for Congress. The purpose of this report is two-fold. First, it provides insight into important macroeconomic trends, policy reforms and objectives, key economic sectors, international trade patterns, and sources of foreign exchange. Second, in the context of U.S. economic sanctions imposed for national security and foreign policy reasons, the report evaluates Iran's economic structure, strengths, and vulnerabilities and discusses issues and options for Congress.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26208/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26208/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26208/small/"/></a></p><p>Much of the debate over U.S. policy toward Iran has centered on the nature of the current regime; some believe that Iran, a country of about 70 million people, is a threat to U.S. interests because hardliners in Iran's regime dominate and set a policy direction
intended to challenge U.S. influence and allies in the region. President George W. Bush, in his January 29, 2002, State of the Union message, labeled Iran part of an "axis of evil" along with
Iraq and North Korea. This report discusses the political history of Iran, U.S. strategy in Iran, and the Obama Administration's policies for dealing with Iran, especially with regard to the previous administration's policies.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26211/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26211/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26211/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the current political state of Iran and its relationship with the United States. This report emphasizes in particular the Iranian presidential elections that took place on June 12, 2009; current U.S. efforts under President Obama to forge diplomatic talks with Iran while at the same time urging aggressive action in the way of certain economic and trade sanctions; and how current U.S. efforts under the Obama Administration differ and/or are similar to efforts under the Bush Administration.</p>Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections2015-08-27T16:20:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700618/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700618/"><img alt="Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections" title="Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc700618/small/"/></a></p><p>This report analyzes and discusses Iran's 2009 presidential election, particularly the campaigns of reformist candidate Mir Hussein Musavi and incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Allegations of vote rigging and election fraud have led to protests by supporters of candidate Musavi and have provoked international attention.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26209/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26209/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26209/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the current political state of Iran and its relationship with the United States. This report emphasizes in particular the Iranian presidential elections that took place on June 12, 2009; current U.S. efforts under President Obama to forge diplomatic talks with Iran while at the same time urging aggressive action in the way of certain economic and trade sanctions; and how current U.S. efforts under the Obama Administration differ and/or are similar to efforts under the Bush Administration.</p>Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26168/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26168/"><img alt="Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections" title="Iran's 2009 Presidential Elections" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26168/small/"/></a></p><p>This report analyzes and discusses Iran's 2009 presidential election, particularly the campaigns of reformist candidate Mir Hussein Musavi and incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Allegations of vote rigging and election fraud have led to protests by supporters of candidate Musavi and have provoked international attention. This report also discusses the Obama Administration's reaction to the election results. This report also discusses briefly the current relationship between the U.S. and Iran, as well as U.S. concerns regarding Iran, such as Iran's efforts at building a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran Sanctions2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26308/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26308/"><img alt="Iran Sanctions" title="Iran Sanctions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26308/small/"/></a></p><p>Iran is subject to a wide range of U.S. sanctions, restricting trade with, investment, and U.S. foreign aid to Iran, and requiring the United States to vote against international lending to Iran. A formal U.S. effort to curb international energy investment in Iran began in 1996 with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA). ISA was first passed at a time of tightening U.S. sanctions on Iran. Most notable was a 1995 ban on U.S. trade with and investment in Iran. That ban has since been modified slightly to allow for some bilateral trade in luxury and humanitarian-related goods. In the 110th Congress, two bills passed the House (H.R. 1400 and H.R. 7112) that would add several ISA provisions.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2010-07-07T17:39:19-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26210/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26210/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc26210/small/"/></a></p><p>Much of the debate over U.S. policy toward Iran has centered on the nature of the current regime; some believe that Iran, a country of about 70 million people, is a threat to U.S. interests because hardliners in Iran's regime dominate and set a policy direction intended to challenge U.S. influence and allies in the region. President George W. Bush, in his January 29, 2002, State of the Union message, labeled Iran part of an "axis of evil" along with
Iraq and North Korea. This report discusses how the Obama Administration differs from the Bush Administration regarding strategy in Iran relations. This report also discusses the current political state of Iran, including incidents of violence and unrest.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461894/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461894/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc461894/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463030/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463030/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463030/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran Sanctions2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689425/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689425/"><img alt="Iran Sanctions" title="Iran Sanctions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689425/small/"/></a></p><p>This report focuses on the United States' relationship with Iran and how the Obama Administration is handling prior administrations' economic sanctions against Iran. The Obama Administration's policy approach toward Iran has contrasted with the Bush Administration's by attempting to couple the imposition of sanctions to an active and direct U.S. effort to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue.</p>The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689314/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689314/"><img alt="The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq" title="The Kurds in Post-Saddam Iraq" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689314/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the state of the Kurdish-inhabited region of northern Iraq, which has been fairly peaceful since the fall of Saddam Hussein; however, the region is also home to friction with Christian and other minorities, with various Arab leaders of Iraq, and with neighboring Turkey and Iran.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462579/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462579/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462579/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Status2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689427/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689427/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689427/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Status2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689228/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689228/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689228/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462700/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462700/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462700/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689206/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689206/"><img alt="Iran: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy" title="Iran: Regional Perspectives and U.S. Policy" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689206/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a description of Iran's neighbors' policies and interests, options for Congressional consideration, and an analysis of potential regional implications</p>Iran Sanctions2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689117/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689117/"><img alt="Iran Sanctions" title="Iran Sanctions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689117/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the increasing international pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear program and how that pressure discourages foreign firms from investing in Iran's energy sector, hindering Iran's efforts to expand oil production. This report discusses the history and progress of the formal U.S. effort to curb energy investment in Iran, which began with the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) in 1996.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Status2015-08-03T15:06:47-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689345/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689345/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc689345/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463407/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463407/"><img alt="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" title="Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc463407/small/"/></a></p><p>This report discusses the reasons that Iran is considered a threat to U.S. security, including Iran's nuclear program, involvement with terrorist organizations, and involvement with neighboring countries' local governments. The report also discusses ways which the U.S. hopes to modify Iran's behavior with sanctions, and the effectiveness of these sanctions.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Status2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627047/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627047/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627047/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462215/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462215/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462215/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Status2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627074/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627074/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Status" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627074/small/"/></a></p><p>This report looks at the background of Iran's nuclear policy. It covers the current status of Iran's nuclear facilities, and current controversy surrounding them, as well as the effects of international sanctions on Iran, recent sabotages on the Iran Enrichment Program, an estimated timeline of Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities, and whether or not Iran even has a nuclear weapons program.</p>Iran Sanctions2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627186/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627186/"><img alt="Iran Sanctions" title="Iran Sanctions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627186/small/"/></a></p><p>This report focuses on the United States' relationship with Iran and how the Obama Administration is handling prior administration's economic sanctions against Iran. The Obama Administration's policy approach toward Iran has contrasted with the Bush Administration's by attempting to couple the imposition of sanctions to an active and direct U.S. effort to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462906/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462906/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462906/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations2014-12-05T09:57:41-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462909/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462909/"><img alt="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" title="Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc462909/small/"/></a></p><p>This report provides a brief overview of Iran's nuclear program and describes the legal basis for the actions taken by the IAEA board and the Security Council. It will be updated as events warrant.</p>Iran Sanctions2015-06-15T14:46:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627236/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627236/"><img alt="Iran Sanctions" title="Iran Sanctions" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc627236/small/"/></a></p><p>This report focuses on the United States' relationship with Iran and how the Obama Administration is handling prior administration's economic sanctions against Iran. The Obama Administration's policy approach toward Iran has contrasted with the Bush Administration's by attempting to couple the imposition of sanctions to an active and direct U.S. effort to negotiate with Iran on the nuclear issue.</p>