Describes the law of twenty countries on the right to education, and whether the right appears in the national constitution or in statutory law. From the Law Library of Congress
(Argentina Brazil China education Egypt France Germany Great Britain Greece India Israel Italy Japan laws/regulations Mexico Russia South Africa Turkey)
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
Discusses the question of jurisdiction over historic rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea, the positions of China and the Philippines, and the Tribunal’s decisions on the merits of the Philippines’ claims. From the Permanent Court of Arbitration
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
Updates more than 40 region-by-region indicators to assess economic disparities among countries and their evolution over the past 15 years. Covers all OECD countries and Brazil, China, India, Russia and others. From the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl0484.aspx
Fact sheet which lists four areas of major economic agreement between China and the U.S. in the latest round of economic talks between the two superpowers. From the Treasury Department
http://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2016%20China%20Military%20Power%20Report.pdf
Describes sweeping organizational reforms to the Chinese military structure designed to strengthen Communist party control, enhance the ability to conduct joint operations, and improve its ability to fight short-duration conflicts at greater distance from the Chinese mainland. From the Defense Department
Reviews developments in international economic and exchange rate policies, especially how those policies affect bilateral trade with the U.S. Discusses factors used to assess whether a major trading partner has a significant trade surplus with the U.S., a material current-account surplus, and engages in persistent one-sided intervention in the foreign exchange market. Establishes a monitoring list of countries of concern. From the Treasury Department