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/R42864.pdf
Discusses the challenges presented for U.S. trade policies of China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, and Turkey due to their rising trade flows, rapidly growing economies, and greater involvement in World Trade Organization negotiations and dispute settlements. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R42385.pdf
Explains how the Arms Export Control Act places restrictions on the use of U.S. supplied defense items and provides examples of U.S. responses to possible violations by Argentina, Israel, Indonesia, and Turkey. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP11-78.pdf
This paper offers facts and figures about the southeast Asian region followed by country studies of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. It also focuses on two key issues for the region: democratization, and Islamist terrorism. From the House of Commons Library
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP11-79.pdf
This paper examines the military balance of power in Southeast Asia, the growing military and economic role of China, and the response of six other countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Singapore. From the House of Commons Library
http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76ve12
Covers documents about various Asian countries as an electronic supplement to the regular printed volume. From the State Department
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10818.pdf
Assesses quality of emissions inventories from nations that are fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions and how this may affect chances for success of future international agreements to limit climate change. From the Government Accountability Office