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	<title>Government Information &#187; Korea</title>
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		<title>Military and Security Developments Involving the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/05/08/military-and-security-developments-involving-the-democratic-peoples-republic-of-korea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Defense/Military]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.defense.gov/pubs/Report_to_Congress_on_Military_and_Security_Developments_Involving_the_DPRK.pdf Latest annual report on the current and future military power of North Korea.  From the Defense Department &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Latest annual report on the current and future military power of North Korea.  From the Defense Department</p>
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		<title>Reading the North Korean Tea Leaves: The Perpetual Struggle to Fathom Pyongyang’s Motives and Goals</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/04/11/reading-the-north-korean-tea-leaves-the-perpetual-struggle-to-fathom-pyongyangs-motives-and-goals/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/04/11/reading-the-north-korean-tea-leaves-the-perpetual-struggle-to-fathom-pyongyangs-motives-and-goals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=34414</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB421/ A collection of 14 declassified (mostly) State Department documents that describe U.S. efforts to decipher North Korean motives during the 1990s.  From the National Security Archive &#160;]]></description>
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<p>A collection of 14 declassified (mostly) State Department documents that describe U.S. efforts to decipher North Korean motives during the 1990s.  From the National Security Archive</p>
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		<title>North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/04/09/north-koreas-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues-2/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/04/09/north-koreas-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nuclear Arms]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=34320</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34256.pdf Summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including uranium enrichment facilities and delivery systems—and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program—including uranium enrichment facilities and delivery systems—and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Report of the Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate Covering the Period January 5, 2011 to January 3, 2013</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/03/29/report-of-the-select-committee-on-intelligence-united-states-senate-covering-the-period-january-5-2011-to-january-3-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/03/29/report-of-the-select-committee-on-intelligence-united-states-senate-covering-the-period-january-5-2011-to-january-3-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spying/Intelligence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Terrorism]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/irp/congress/2013_rpt/srpt113-7.pdf Covers such issues as unauthorized disclosures of information, the CIA detention and interrogation program, cyber conflict, and an analysis of North Korea.  From the Committee, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Covers such issues as unauthorized disclosures of information, the CIA detention and interrogation program, cyber conflict, and an analysis of North Korea.  From the Committee, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Nuclear Weapons R&amp;D Organizations in Nine Nations</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/27/nuclear-weapons-rd-organizations-in-nine-nations-2/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/27/nuclear-weapons-rd-organizations-in-nine-nations-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[France]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[India]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Israel]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=33336</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R40439.pdf Describes which agency in each of the nine nuclear club nations is responsible for research and development of nuclear weapons, whether these agencies are military or civilian, and the evolution of this agency in the U.S. from 1942 to date.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Describes which agency in each of the nine nuclear club nations is responsible for research and development of nuclear weapons, whether these agencies are military or civilian, and the evolution of this agency in the U.S. from 1942 to date.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/15/north-koreas-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/15/north-koreas-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nuclear Arms]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=33068</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34256.pdf This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program, including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>This report summarizes what is known from open sources about the North Korean nuclear weapons program, including weapons-usable fissile material and warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>U.S. and South Korean Cooperation in the World Nuclear Energy Market: Major Policy Considerations</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/07/u-s-and-south-korean-cooperation-in-the-world-nuclear-energy-market-major-policy-considerations/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/02/07/u-s-and-south-korean-cooperation-in-the-world-nuclear-energy-market-major-policy-considerations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign Trade/Investment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41032.pdf South Korea has transformed itself from being a purchaser of turnkey nuclear plants in the 1970s to a major nuclear technology supplier after a recent contract was signed with the United Arab Emirates.  This report discusses how South Korean nuclear development is tied to U.S. firms and subject to U.S. export controls.  From the [...]]]></description>
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<p>South Korea has transformed itself from being a purchaser of turnkey nuclear plants in the 1970s to a major nuclear technology supplier after a recent contract was signed with the United Arab Emirates.  This report discusses how South Korean nuclear development is tied to U.S. firms and subject to U.S. export controls.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Maritime Territorial Disputes in East Asia: Issues for Congress</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/01/29/maritime-territorial-disputes-in-east-asia-issues-for-congress/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/01/29/maritime-territorial-disputes-in-east-asia-issues-for-congress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[United Nations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=32500</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42930.pdf Examines the origins and current controversies relating to territorial disputes in the East China Sea and the South China Sea among China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and others.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Examines the origins and current controversies relating to territorial disputes in the East China Sea and the South China Sea among China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and others.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/01/09/north-korea-u-s-relations-nuclear-diplomacy-and-internal-situation-3/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2013/01/09/north-korea-u-s-relations-nuclear-diplomacy-and-internal-situation-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Civil/Human Rights]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=31982</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R41259.pdf Provides information on the negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program with an emphasis on the diplomacy of the Six-Party Talks.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Provides information on the negotiations over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program with an emphasis on the diplomacy of the Six-Party Talks.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/11/13/china-and-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction-and-missiles-policy-issues-5/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/11/13/china-and-proliferation-of-weapons-of-mass-destruction-and-missiles-policy-issues-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=21116</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL31555.pdf Discusses the security problem relating to China’s role in arms proliferation and whether U.S. policy with China has been effective.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Discusses the security problem relating to China’s role in arms proliferation and whether U.S. policy with China has been effective.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Hyundai and Kia to Correct Overstated MPG Claims</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/11/06/hyundai-and-kia-to-correct-overstated-mpg-claims/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/11/06/hyundai-and-kia-to-correct-overstated-mpg-claims/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising/Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Govt/Business Scandals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/2fba623ed00396ec85257aac007b4cea!OpenDocument Press release with details about the exaggerated mileage claims from the Korean automakers and what is being done about it.  From the Environmental Protection Agency &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Press release with details about the exaggerated mileage claims from the Korean automakers and what is being done about it.  From the Environmental Protection Agency</p>
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		<title>U.S.-China Relations: Policy Issues</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/08/10/u-s-china-relations-policy-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/08/10/u-s-china-relations-policy-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41108.pdf Provides an overview of the U.S.-China relationship at the present time and Obama  Administration policy toward China, followed by a review of recent developments in the relationship.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Provides an overview of the U.S.-China relationship at the present time and Obama  Administration policy toward China, followed by a review of recent developments in the relationship.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty: Background and Current Developments</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/08/10/comprehensive-nuclear-test-ban-treaty-background-and-current-developments-4/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/08/10/comprehensive-nuclear-test-ban-treaty-background-and-current-developments-4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[History]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL33548.pdf Updates previous reports with information on the FY2013 budget request, a 2012 study of North Korean nuclear tests, and a March 2012 report by the National Research Council on the treaty.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Updates previous reports with information on the FY2013 budget request, a 2012 study of North Korean nuclear tests, and a March 2012 report by the National Research Council on the treaty.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Foreign Assistance to North Korea</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/05/01/foreign-assistance-to-north-korea-2/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/05/01/foreign-assistance-to-north-korea-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 18:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign Assistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=17228</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R40095.pdf Reviews the history of U.S. food aid to North Korea, food aid from other sources, and restrictions on U.S. food aid due to denuclearization critieria.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Reviews the history of U.S. food aid to North Korea, food aid from other sources, and restrictions on U.S. food aid due to denuclearization critieria.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Foreign Assistance to North Korea</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/03/29/foreign-assistance-to-north-korea/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/03/29/foreign-assistance-to-north-korea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:13:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign Assistance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nuclear Arms]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=16781</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R40095.pdf Between 1995 and 2008 the U.S. provided North Korea with over $1.3 billion in foreign assistance, mostly food aid and energy.   This report reviews the history of U.S. assistance to North Korea and options for the future.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Between 1995 and 2008 the U.S. provided North Korea with over $1.3 billion in foreign assistance, mostly food aid and energy.   This report reviews the history of U.S. assistance to North Korea and options for the future.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/03/27/north-korea%e2%80%99s-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/03/27/north-korea%e2%80%99s-nuclear-weapons-technical-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nuclear Arms]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=16749</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL34256.pdf This report summarizes what is known from open sources about North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, including warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>This report summarizes what is known from open sources about North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, including warhead estimates, and assesses current developments in achieving denuclearization.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Kim Jong-il’s Death: Implications for North Korea’s Stability and U.S. Policy</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/02/01/kim-jong-il%e2%80%99s-death-implications-for-north-korea%e2%80%99s-stability-and-u-s-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/02/01/kim-jong-il%e2%80%99s-death-implications-for-north-korea%e2%80%99s-stability-and-u-s-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=15974</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42126.pdf Discusses the transition in leadership and reviews various policy approaches that could be tried by U.S. policy makers.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Discusses the transition in leadership and reviews various policy approaches that could be tried by U.S. policy makers.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>North Korea’s Dynastic Succession</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/01/04/north-korea%e2%80%99s-dynastic-succession/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2012/01/04/north-korea%e2%80%99s-dynastic-succession/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=15608</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06173.pdf Discusses the transfer of power in North Korea from Kim Jong-Il to Kim Jong-Un, the likelihood of provocative acts by the new regime, and the economic problems of North Korea.  From the House of Commons Library &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Discusses the transfer of power in North Korea from Kim Jong-Il to Kim Jong-Un, the likelihood of provocative acts by the new regime, and the economic problems of North Korea.  From the House of Commons Library</p>
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		<title>Report of the Security Council: 1 August 2010 – 31 July 2011</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/09/report-of-the-security-council-1-august-2010-%e2%80%93-31-july-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/09/report-of-the-security-council-1-august-2010-%e2%80%93-31-july-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iraq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Libya]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Middle East Conflict]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Nations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=14981</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=a/66/2 Reports to the General Assembly on the activities of the Security Council over the  past year under its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.  From the United Nations &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Reports to the General Assembly on the activities of the Security Council over the  past year under its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.  From the United Nations</p>
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		<title>Doing Business 2012: Doing Business in a More Transparent World</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/09/doing-business-2012-doing-business-in-a-more-transparent-world/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/09/doing-business-2012-doing-business-in-a-more-transparent-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business/Economics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Britain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laws/Regulations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=14979</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/FPDKM/Doing%20Business/Documents/Annual-Reports/English/DB12-FullReport.pdf Compares regulations of interest to businessmen in 183 economies.  Features statistics on days needed for certain types of transactions related to starting and running a business and ranks countries by ease of performing each transaction.  70 pages of country tables and case studies on Mexico, Macedonia, Korea, and the United Kingdom.  From the World [...]]]></description>
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<p>Compares regulations of interest to businessmen in 183 economies.  Features statistics on days needed for certain types of transactions related to starting and running a business and ranks countries by ease of performing each transaction.  70 pages of country tables and case studies on Mexico, Macedonia, Korea, and the United Kingdom.  From the World Bank</p>
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		<title>Arms Control and Proliferation Challenges to the Reset Policy</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/04/arms-control-and-proliferation-challenges-to-the-reset-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/11/04/arms-control-and-proliferation-challenges-to-the-reset-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arms Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nuclear Arms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Russia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WMD]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=14917</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=1085 Examines the possibility for progress in arms control and nuclear proliferation with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Examines the possibility for progress in arms control and nuclear proliferation with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College</p>
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		<title>July-December 2010 International Religious Freedom Report</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/09/13/july-december-2010-international-religious-freedom-report/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/09/13/july-december-2010-international-religious-freedom-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Civil/Human Rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Religion/Ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sudan]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=14257</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2010_5/index.htm Covers a six month reporting period so the focus can shift in the future to the calendar year from the previous July 1st – June 30th reporting period.  Documents major developments in religious freedom in 198 countries and territories during the second half of 2010.  From the State Department &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Covers a six month reporting period so the focus can shift in the future to the calendar year from the previous July 1<sup>st</sup> – June 30<sup>th</sup> reporting period.  Documents major developments in religious freedom in 198 countries and territories during the second half of 2010.  From the State Department</p>
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		<title>Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade 2010</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/08/19/shifts-in-u-s-merchandise-trade-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/08/19/shifts-in-u-s-merchandise-trade-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Brazil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign Trade/Investment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[India]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Russia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=13970</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4245.pdf Examines trends in merchandise exports and imports using data for more than 250 major industry groups and subgroups.  Analyzes overall economic performance and merchandise trade performance, examines shifts in trade among the top five U.S. trade partners, and partners with whom trade is growing significantly.  From the U.S. International Trade Commission &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Examines trends in merchandise exports and imports using data for more than 250 major industry groups and subgroups.  Analyzes overall economic performance and merchandise trade performance, examines shifts in trade among the top five U.S. trade partners, and partners with whom trade is growing significantly.  From the U.S. International Trade Commission</p>
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		<title>Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/27/foreign-relations-of-the-united-states-1969-1976-volume-e-12-documents-on-east-and-southeast-asia-1973-1976/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/27/foreign-relations-of-the-united-states-1969-1976-volume-e-12-documents-on-east-and-southeast-asia-1973-1976/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreign Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[indonesia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philippines]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=13655</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Covers documents about various Asian countries as an electronic supplement to the regular printed volume.    From the State Department</p>
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		<title>Understanding the North Korea Problem: Why It Has Become the Land of Lousy Options</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/19/understanding-the-north-korea-problem-why-it-has-become-the-land-of-lousy-options/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/19/understanding-the-north-korea-problem-why-it-has-become-the-land-of-lousy-options/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Korea]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=13552</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=1074 Examines the history of U.S. policy toward North Korea over the past decade, why it has failed, and how studying North Korean history and culture might help the U.S. understand Korea’s relations toward other countries.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Examines the history of U.S. policy toward North Korea over the past decade, why it has failed, and how studying North Korean history and culture might help the U.S. understand Korea’s relations toward other countries.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College</p>
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		<title>China’s North Korea Policy: Assessing Interests and Influences</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/14/china%e2%80%99s-north-korea-policy-assessing-interests-and-influences/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/07/14/china%e2%80%99s-north-korea-policy-assessing-interests-and-influences/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.usip.org/files/resources/China%27s_North_Korea_Policy.pdf Examines the uncertainty and volatility of relations between North Korea and its neighbors in Northeast Asia and the role of China in promoting regional stability.  From the United States Institute of Peace &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Examines the uncertainty and volatility of relations between North Korea and its neighbors in Northeast Asia and the role of China in promoting regional stability.  From the United States Institute of Peace</p>
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		<title>China and the United States: Core Interests, Common Interests, and Partnership</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/06/15/china-and-the-united-states-core-interests-common-interests-and-partnership/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR277.pdf Argues that China and the U.S. must become partners not because of shared interests or ideology but because of the needs of global governance.  From the United States Institute of Peace &#160;]]></description>
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<p>Argues that China and the U.S. must become partners not because of shared interests or ideology but because of the needs of global governance.  From the United States Institute of Peace</p>
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		<title>Non-Governmental Organizations’ Activities in North Korea</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/26/non-governmental-organizations%e2%80%99-activities-in-north-korea/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/26/non-governmental-organizations%e2%80%99-activities-in-north-korea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41749.pdf Describes the controversy surrounding the work of non-governmental organizations and their work in North Korea and provides examples of projects that are being carried out. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists]]></description>
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<p>Describes the controversy surrounding the work of non-governmental organizations and their work in North Korea and provides examples of projects that are being carried out. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists</p>
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		<title>Selected Trade Agreements and Implications for U.S. Agriculture</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/15/selected-trade-agreements-and-implications-for-u-s-agriculture/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/15/selected-trade-agreements-and-implications-for-u-s-agriculture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/?p=12571</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/ERR115/ERR115.pdf Examines how recently concluded trade agreements among Asian countries as well as pending agreements between the U.S., Korea, Colombia, and Panama will likely affect U.S. agricultural trade.  From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture]]></description>
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<p>Examines how recently concluded trade agreements among Asian countries as well as pending agreements between the U.S., Korea, Colombia, and Panama will likely affect U.S. agricultural trade.  From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture</p>
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		<title>U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Passenger Vehicle Sector Update</title>
		<link>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/13/u-s-korea-free-trade-agreement-passenger-vehicle-sector-update/</link>
		<comments>http://swemgovdocs.blogs.wm.edu/2011/04/13/u-s-korea-free-trade-agreement-passenger-vehicle-sector-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>alan zoellner</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Transportation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4220.pdf Reports on the effect of changes to the 2007 Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement as they would affect the Korean market for U.S. exports of automotibles.  From the U.S. International Trade Commission]]></description>
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<p>Reports on the effect of changes to the 2007 Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement as they would affect the Korean market for U.S. exports of automotibles.  From the U.S. International Trade Commission</p>
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