http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43035.pdf
Describes the shift of U.S. policy toward Burma since 2011, when the quasi-civilian government took control of the country. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42676.pdf
Analyzes Japan’s interest in joining the free trade agreement, the degree to which Japanese and American interests align and diverge, and the possible outcome and consequences. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42405.pdf
Focuses on Europe’s problems in obtaining energy supplies in the face of rising competition, its efforts to diversify its sources of natural gas supplies, Russia’s role in Europe’s natural gas policies, and key factors that could hinder efforts to develop alternative suppliers of natural gas from areas such as Central Asia and North Africa. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/97-522.pdf
Describes the history since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the aims and levels of U.S. foreign assistance, and current mutual efforts aimed at counterterrorism objectives. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.ers.usda.gov/media/996699/whs13a01.pdf
Looks at the prospects for grain exports from Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan over the next 10 years. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.eia.gov/countries/analysisbriefs/South_China_Sea/south_china_sea.pdf
Describes the energy resouces in the South China Sea region and the political and technological problems in exploiting them. From the Energy Information Administration
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33453.pdf
Discusses recent developments in the region and obstacles to peace and independence. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42842.pdf
Summarizes the main results of the September 2012 APEC meetings in lowering tariffs, promoting policies for sustainable agriculture and food safety, and endorsing a model for transparency in negotiating trade agreements. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists