http://www.loc.gov/law/help/regulation-of-drones/regulation-of-drones.pdf
Surveys the rules that apply to the operation of civilian drones in thirteen countries and the European Union including concerns about public safety, privacy, and national security. From the Law Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/refugee-law/index.php?loclr=bloglaw
Describes the law and policy on refugees and other asylum seekers in 22 countries and the European Union. Includes laws and regulations governing the admission of refugees, processes for handling them, assistance provided to them, requirements for naturalization, and whether policies have been affected by recent emergencies. From the Law Library of the Library of Congress
http://www.trade.gov/fta/tpp/pdfs/full-country-report.pdf
Highlights benefits U.S. businesses can acquire when exporting to the 11 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries. Covers each market’s top export sectors and explains how existing tariffs will be affected once the agreement enters into force. From the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/national-parliaments/national-parliaments.pdf
Describes major country parliamentary systems including historical background, structure and composition, political parties, role of officers and committees, elections, and legislative process
From the Law Library of the Library of Congress
http://www.icj-cij.org/docket/files/148/18136.pdf
Decision of the International Court of Justice that Japanese whaling activities in the Antarctic is a commercial whaling venture that is a violation of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. Japan claims it is a scientific research program. From the International Court of Justice
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guestworker/2013-008925%20FINAL091013.pdf
Discusses guest worker programs in 13 countries and also provides information on the European Union’s Proposal for a Directive on Seasonal Employment. The country surveys cover such topics as guest worker recruitment and sponsorship, visa conditions and quotas, and the availability of a path to permanent status. From the Law Library of Congress
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42344.pdf
This report provides a comparative economic analysis of the countries that are involved in a proposed trans-Pacific trade pact. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33010.pdf
Reviews the government structure, foreign affairs, defense policy, foreign trade, environmental and anti-terrorism stances of Australia and how the U.S. foreign policy shift of emphasis to Asia affects the U.S. – Australia relationship. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists