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Guam: U.S. Defense Deployments

Description: 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 describ… more
Date: May 22, 2009
Creator: Kan, Shirley A. & Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

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

Description: This report summarizes the Asian Development Bank (AsDB), which is a multilateral development finance institution based in Manila, Philippines.
Date: March 14, 2005
Creator: Weiss, Martin A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Republic of the Philippines: Background and U.S. Relations

Description: This report discusses the history and current status of relations between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines (RP), including policy issues and recent political events.
Date: January 15, 2009
Creator: Lum, Thomas & Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

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

Description: This report discusses key issues in U.S.-Philippine relations and developments in Philippine politics, economics, society, and foreign relations. Global terrorism concerns have brought the United States and the Republic of the Philippines (RP) closer together, but they also have produced some bilateral tensions and highlighted weaknesses in Philippine economic, political, and military institutions. The RP faces terrorist threats through alleged cooperation among three groups — Jeremiah Islamiah… more
Date: January 10, 2006
Creator: Lum, Thomas & Niksch, Larry A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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