http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41553.pdf
Discusses Congressional authority over foreign trade issues, actions in the 112th Congress related to trade, and eight major issues before the 113th Congress. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R43037.pdf
Describes how nuclear arms reductions with Russia might proceed more successfully if each nation reduced stockpiles unilaterally rather than engaging in the complicated formal treaty process. 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.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44539&Cr=arms+trade&Cr1=#.UV3SLTe_OKI
Press release about passage of United Nations resolution to regulate the international trade in conventional arms. North Korea, Iran, and Syria voted no while 23 other nations abstained. From the United Nations
http://www.ustr.gov/sites/default/files/AnnualReport%20Final2013.pdf
Covers administration goals for foreign trade negotiations, trade enforcement activities, and a listing of all trade agreements entered into by the U.S.since1984. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL32528.pdf
This report provides an introduction to the roles that international laws and agreements play in the U.S. The status and effect of such international law within the U.S. depends in part upon whether the matter is grounded in international agreement or customary practice. Also includes steps in the making of a treaty and an international agreement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42965.pdf
Looks at trade trends and economic effects generated by the first large-scale trade agreement by the U.S. with foreign nations. Includes several statistical tables showing NAFTA trade flows. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL33865.pdf
Discusses the recent history of arms control and nonproliferation negotiations, the rising and waning interest in various administrations, and the arguments for and against devoting serious efforts to such negotiations. Includes a list of arms control treaties, a discussion of the U.S. treaty ratification process, and a list of arms control organizations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists