http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/app2016d1_en.pdf
Describes bleak economic conditions in the Palestinian territories despite efforts to provide aid through the United Nations. From the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7689/CBP-7689.pdf
Includes sections on the historical background, the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, the Israeli military occupation of Gaza, and the status of the territories. House of Commons Library Briefing Paper Number CBP 7689
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/RP15-18/RP15-18.pdf
Reviews the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the proposed two-state solution, the differing views of Fatah and Hamas, the failure of talks in April 2014, and the current situation. House of Commons Briefing Paper RP 15-18
http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0526/POST-PN-0526.pdf
Examines Islamic extremism, radicalization, and deradicalization in Great Britain and policy responses to violent and non-violent extremism. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/676503.pdf
Examines the U.S. funds provided to Egypt in 2011-2015 for security purposes, whether they were properly distributed and secured, and whether the Egyptian recipients were properly vetted for human rights concerns. From the Government Accountability Office
Examines the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and what it has accomplished in five Middle Eastern and North Africa nations, especially with regard to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality, since its passage in 2000. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/terror/R44110.pdf
Describes the different types of jihadists who pose a threat to U.S. security and the methods available to U.S. law enforcement to counter the threats. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R44135.pdf
Reviews the background of the coalition formation and the current 66 participants who are united in trying to degrade and ultimately defeat the Islamic State. Also covers the legal basis and military aspects of the coalition. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists