http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS21344.pdf
Describes the evolution of the European Union, its growth from 15 to 27 countries in the last decade, how the process works, and the prospects for further enlargement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
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://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-GM-12-001/EN/KS-GM-12-001-EN.PDF
A statistical report on the political and economic development of the nine enlargement countries of the European Union. Covers Croatia, Iceland, Montenegro, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia/Herzegovina, and Kosovo. From Eurostat
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33487.pdf
Discusses the current situation in Syria and the problems posed by the fighting including refugee flows, terrorist involvement, control of Syrian weapon stockpiles, and the spread of violence to neighboring countries like Israel, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. 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.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS21344.pdf
European Union membership has grown from 15 to 27 countries since 2004. The enlargement process is seen as a way to integrate European states and promote functioning democracies. With five additional candidates for membership: Croatia, Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Turkey, questions have been raised about whether further enlargement will create problems relating to financing, identity, and migrant labor. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.usip.org/files/resources/Turkish_Iranian_Competition.pdf
Argues that the U.S. should encourage Turkish and Iraqi cooperation and economic integration as a key component of its post-2011 strategy for the region. From the United States Institute of Peace
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R41761.pdf
Describes the increasing importance of Turkey as a U.S. ally in the Middle East and issues for Congress to consider. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists