http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43053.pdf
Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions. Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42999.pdf
Reviews the purpose of UNESCO, the history of friction which led the U.S. to withdraw from 1984-2003, the reform efforts that caused it to return, and recent concern over membership for Palestine which led the U.S. to withhold contributions. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/206161.pdf
Provides background information on the boycott of Israeli companies and goods maintained by the 22 countries of the Arab League since 1948 and on U.S. efforts to end its enforcement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41032.pdf
South Korea has transformed itself from being a purchaser of turnkey nuclear plants in the 1970s to a major nuclear technology supplier after a recent contract was signed with the United Arab Emirates. This report discusses how South Korean nuclear development is tied to U.S. firms and subject to U.S. export controls. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RS22967.pdf
Describes past U.S. foreign aid for the Palestinians, the objectives for such aid, reasons behind opposition, and issues for Congress in determining future aid. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33003.pdf
Provides a brief overview of key issues for Congress related to current relations with Egypt and details about U.S. foreign assistance. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R42848.pdf
Examines the chemical and biological weapons that Syria is known to have and assesses the damage that could be done if the weapons were used by the government against the rebels or if they were passed to other groups. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=43640&Cr=palestin&Cr1=#.ULkBEuxyzD8
Press release on the vote (138-9 with 41 abstentions) in the United Nations General Assembly to grant Palestin observer state status. From the United Nations