Clinton, Hillary Rodham.
The Art of Smart Power.
U.S. Department of State, July 18, 2012, 5 pages.
"Throughout history, the rise of new powers usually has played out in zero-sum terms. So it is not surprising that the emergence of countries such as China, India and Brazil has raised questions about the future of the global order that the United States, the United Kingdom and our allies have helped build and defend. Against this backdrop, those few days in May took on even greater significance: could the U.S. and China write a new answer to the old question of what happens when an established power and rising power meet?" (From U.S. Department of State)

Auslin, Michael.
For China, it's all about America.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, July 6, 2012, 4 pages.
"China's worldview seems to be focusing more and more on competition with America, at its own expense." (From American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research)

Dale, Helle.
Challenging America: How Russia, China, and Other Countries Use Public Diplomacy to Compete with the U.S.
The Heritage Foundation, June 21, 2012, 16 pages.
"Competing aggressively with the United States for the “hearts and minds” of people around the world, many state and non-state actors are funneling significant resources into their public diplomacy strategies." (From the Heritage Foundation)

Glasser, Susan B.
"Head of State."
(Hillary Clinton, the blind dissident, and the art of diplomacy in the Twitter era.)
Foreign Policy, July/August 2012, pp. 75-84.
"I'm very outcomes-oriented -- what's the best way to get there?  Sometimes it's being diplomatic, and sometimes it's being harsh.  Some people criticize me for saying that Russia and China's veto on Syria was despicable.  Well, I think it got their attention." (From Foreign Policy)

Nordlinger, Jay.
"Questions on Taiwan."
National Review, July 9, 2012, 3 pages.
"The article profiles Taiwan's politics and society as of 2012. It looks at the contentious question of China's claim to Taiwan and notes Taiwan's exclusion from most international organizations, including the United Nations. Trade and travel agreements that China and Taiwan have made since 2008 are outlined, and U.S. support for Taiwan is discussed." (From EBSCOhost )

Prantl, Jochen.
Five Principles for a New Security Order in the Asia Pacific.
Center for Strategic and International Studies, June 18, 2012, 1 page.
"The creation and fate of a new regional security order in the Asia Pacific need to be understood within the wider context of the shifting global balance of power." (From Center for Strategic and International Studies)

Steinberg, James B. and others.
"Roundtable: Turning to the Pacific: U.S. Strategic Rebalancing toward Asia."
Asia Policy, July 2012, pp. 21-49.
"This roundtable brings together experts and former policy practitioners to assess the opportunities and challenges arising from the United States' strategic rebalancing toward Asia and how the United States can best pursue its interests in the region." (From the National Bureau of Asian Research)

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Remarks by AIT Director William A. Stanton at AIT Independence Day Reception.
OT-1205, July 3, 2012, 3 pages.
"On July 4, 1776, our founding fathers came together and risked their lives for freedom and the universal truth that all governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed." (From AIT)

Cooper, William H.
Free Trade Agreements: Impact on U.S. Trade and Implications for U.S. Trade Policy.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 18, 2012, 16 pages.
"U.S. interest in bilateral and regional free trade arrangements surged, and the Bush Administration accelerated the pace of negotiations after the enactment of the Trade Promotion Authority in August 2002. U.S. participation in free trade agreements can occur only with the concurrence of Congress. In addition, FTAs affect the U.S. economy, with the impact varying across sectors." (From CRS Report)

Elwell, Craig K.
Double-Dip Recession: Previous Experience and Current Prospect. 
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 16, 2012, 11 pages.
"This report discusses factors suggesting an increased risk of a double-dip recession. It also discusses other factors that suggest economic recovery will continue. It presents the U.S. historical experience with double-dip recessions. It examines the role of deleveraging by households and businesses in the aftermath of the recent financial crisis in shaping the likely pace of economic recovery. The report concludes with a look at current economic projections." (From CRS Report)

Kohut,Andrew and others.
Overview from Pervasive Gloom About the World Economy.
Pew Research Center, July 12, 2012, 3 pages.
"Technology experts envision a future with 'smart' devices that make home systems, appliances and utilities work more efficiently. But many believe we still won't be living in the 'Homes of the Future' by 2020. These developments will take time. The costs and infrastructure changes to make it all work are daunting." (From the Pew Research Center)

Scissors,Derek.
Chinese Outward Investment: Acceleration Features the U.S.  
The Heritage Foundation, July 9, 2012, 5 pages.
"Chinese investment could be a global economic force for decades to come. The potential was underlined in the first half of 2012, when investment climbed more strongly than in 2011. The U.S. in particular saw a rebound. Policymakers should welcome this development by making the American review process quicker and more transparent." (From the Heritage Foundation)

Elsea, Jennifer K.
Criminal Prohibitions on the Publication of Classified Defense Information.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 26, 2012, 31 pages.
"This report identifies some criminal statutes that may apply to the publication of classified defense information, noting that these have been used almost exclusively to prosecute individuals with access to classified information (and a corresponding obligation to protect it) who make it available to foreign agents, or to foreign agents who obtain classified information unlawfully while present in the United States." (From CRS Report)

Issacs, Eric.
"What Does It Mean to Be a Scholar in the 21st Century?"
Vital Speeches of the Day, July 2012, pp. 238-243.
"To be a scholar means that we have both the training and the moral determination to make a sustained, intellectual effort -- to acquire information and to think deeply about something greater than ourselves." (From Vital Speeches of the Day)

Pew Social & Demographic Trends.
Overview from the Rise of Asian Americans.
Pew Research Center, June 19, 2012, 18 pages.
"Asian Americans are the best-educated, highest-income, fastest-growing race group in the country. Pew Research Center's new report paints a comprehensive portrait of Asian Americans, examining their demographic characteristics, social and family values, education, economic circumstances and more. The report also explores six subgroups by country of origin." (From the Pew Research Center)

Thaul, Susan.
How FDA Approves Drugs and Regulates Their Safety and Effectiveness.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 25, 2012, 19 pages.
"FDA seeks to ensure product integrity through product and facility registration; inspections; chain-of-custody documentation; and technologies to protect against counterfeit, diverted, subpotent, adulterated, misbranded, and expired drugs." (From CRS Report)

Wilson, Mark.
The Negative Effects of Minimum Wage Laws.
Cato Institute, June 21, 2012, 13 pages.
"This study reviews the economic models used to understand minimum wage laws and examines the empirical evidence. It describes why most of the academic evidence points to negative effects from minimum wages, and discusses why some studies may produce seemingly positive results." (From Cato Institute)

Anderson, Janna Quitney.
The Future of Smart Systems.
Pew Research Center, June 29, 2012, 29 pages.
"Technology experts envision a future with "smart" devices that make home systems, appliances and utilities work more efficiently. But many believe we still won't be living in the "Homes of the Future" by 2020. These developments will take time. The costs and infrastructure changes to make it all work are daunting." (From the Pew Research Center)

Kendall, Alexandra E.
U.S. Response to the Global Threat of HIV/AIDS: Basic Facts.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, June 15 2012, 13 pages.
"This report outlines basic facts related to global HIV/AIDS, including characteristics of the epidemic and U.S. legislation, programs, funding, and partnerships related to global HIV/AIDS. It concludes with a brief description of some of the major issues that might be considered by the 112th Congress in its response to the disease." (From CRS Report)