Bartholomew, Carolyn.
China: Competition or Cooperation?
(Charting a Course that Serves U.S. Interests.)
U.S. China Commission, August 15, 2012, 15 pages.
"It is indeed possible for the United States and China to have a mutually beneficial relationship.  We hold many interests in common.  But, in order for such a relationship to be sustained, our policymakers must determine, define, and defend U.S. interests – interests which address the economic security and national security of the American people, not just the major corporations." (From U.S. China Commission)

Blake, Robert O., Jr.
U.S. Engagement in Central Asia.
U.S. Department of State, July 24, 2012, 6 pages.
"Central Asia is an increasingly important region to the United States, and we work with each country on a broad range of policy priorities. The Obama Administration's review of Central Asia policy identified a number of key strategic priorities, ranging from enhanced support for Afghanistan to economic development, including the economic empowerment of women, energy cooperation, promotion of democracy and human rights, and working together to combat transnational threats such as narcotics trafficking and violent extremism." (From U.S. Department of State)

Hibbs, Mark.
Taiwan and the 'Gold Standard.'  
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, July 23, 2012, 3 pages.
"Taiwan's resolve not to enrich or reprocess has nothing to do with the 'gold standard' and nearly everything to do with U.S. leverage over Taiwan's security arrangements." (From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Lum, Thomas and others.
China, Internet Freedom, and U.S. Policy.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, July 13, 2012, 20 pages.
"The development of the Internet and its use in China have raised U.S. congressional concerns, including those related to human rights, trade and investment, and cybersecurity. The link between the Internet and human rights, a pillar of U.S. foreign policy towards China, is the main focus of this report." (From CRS Report)

Paal, Douglas H.
Dangerous Shoals: U.S. Policy in the South China Sea.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, August 11, 2012, 3 pages.
"Washington needs to protect its position of impartiality in the South China Sea and avoid singling out Chinese behavior for criticism." (From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

Waldron, Arthur.
"Political Aspects of Taiwan's Security in a New Asian Environment."
Orbis, Summer 2012, pp. 447-469.
"This essay reviews the history of American approaches to East Asian alliances, arguing that at one time Washington considered dropping ties with Tokyo in favor of Peking.  Then, it examines the new situation, finding the United States uneasily seeking to balance China and Taiwan likely to join in." (From Orbis)

2011年國際宗教自由報告(台灣部分)。     
International Religious Freedom Report for 2011 - Taiwan.
OT-1206, July 31, 2012, 7 pages.
"At the end of the year, 27 religious organizations were registered with the MOI’s Religious Affairs Section. Religious organizations may register with the central authorities through their island-wide associations under the Temple Management Law, the Civic Organizations Law, or the chapter of the Civil Code that governs foundations and associations." (From AIT)

美台經濟關係的展望。 
(美國經濟和商業事務助理國務卿荷西‧費南德茲台北美國商會演說講稿)
The Future of U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relations. 
(Remarks by Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez to the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan)
OT-1207, August 7, 2012, 10 pages.
"The United States and Taiwan have a long and positive history of cooperation and many shared interests in the region.  We are hopeful that the positive recent steps Taiwan has taken to address the beef issue are a demonstration of the sustained commitment that will be needed to reenergize our bilateral trade dialogue." (From AIT)

Hotelier, Pieter.
China's Economy is Slowly Becoming More Normal.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, July 26, 2012, 5 pages.
"China's economy is slowing, but this is a good sign. As China's growth model becomes more consumer spending-driven, growth will be more sustainable. Structural reforms will also be somewhat easier to implement." (From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)

The Federal Reserve System.
"Overview: Monetary Policy and the Economic Outlook."
(From Monetary Policy Report to the Congress)
The Federal Reserve System, July 17, 2012, 5 pages.
"The pace of economic recovery appears to have slowed during the first half of this year, with real gross domestic product (GDP) likely having risen at only a modest pace. In the labor market, the rate of job gains has diminished recently, and, following a period of improvement, the unemployment rate has been little changed at an elevated level since January. " (From the Federal Reserve System)

Miller, Rebecca and Scott F. Dowell.
Investing in a Safer United States.
(What Is Global Health Security and Why Does It Matter?)
Center for Strategic and International Studies, August 21, 2012, 8 pages.
"Leaders in the U.S. government and others around the world increasingly recognize the importance of investing in global health security. Quality public health systems, including effective and adequate laboratories, information systems, and human resources to conduct disease surveillance and epidemiological analyses, and effective response strategies can protect Americans and persons around the world from both predictable and unforeseen emerging health threats that can quickly cross populations and borders." (From the CSIS)

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Capturing Domestic Competitive Advantage in Advanced Manufacturing.  (Summary)
The White House, July 17, 2012, 3 pages.
"The AMP Steering Committee report grouped its 16 recommendations into three categories: (1) Enabling innovation, (2) Securing the talent pipeline, and (3) Improving the Business Climate.  The President’s plan includes legislative proposals and executive actions already being implemented across all three of these categories." (From the White House)

Sargent, John F., Jr.
The Obama Administration's Proposal to Establish a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. 
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, July 25, 2012, 18 pages.
"The Obama Administration has undertaken a number of nitiatives intended to support U.S. manufacturing, including establishment of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO), Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia program, National Robotics Initiative, and Materials Genome Initiative." (From CRS Report)

Financial Literacy for a Skilled Future.
Atlantic Council, July 26, 2012, 7 pages.
"A clear mismatch between the jobs available and the talent necessary to fill them contributes significantly to the ongoing unemployment crisis. Our education system has not adequately prepared students with the financial life and jobs skills necessary to succeed in the twenty-first century." (From the Atlantic Council)

Gottron, Frank and Dana A. Shea.
Publishing Scientific Papers with Potential Security Risks: Issues for Congress.  
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, July 12, 2012, 22 pages.
"This report describes the underlying controversy, the potential benefits and harms of publishing these manuscripts, the actions taken by domestic and international stakeholders, and options to improve the way research is handled to minimize security concerns." (From CRS Report)

Kellerman, Barbara.
Cut Off at the Pass: The Limits of Leadership in the 21st Century. 
The Brookings Institution, August 10, 2012, 11 pages.
"Kellerman offers a different paradigm of how to view leadership in the 21st century and uses a visual model: imagine an equilateral triangle, with the leader, the followers, and the context each constituting a single, pointedly equal, side. She urges America to increase civic engagement of ordinary citizens to help leadership thrive again." (From the Brookings Institution)

Kelly, Andrew P. and Kevin Carey.
Stretching the Higher Education Dollar.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, August 1, 2012, 6 pages.
"With rising college tuition and dwindling state budgets, how should the United States produce more college graduates while simultaneously focusing on reducing costs? AEI education fellow Andrew Kelly and Kevin Carey of the New America Foundation have commissioned eleven new studies that unearth approaches and obstacles to cost containment as well as the implications for state and federal policy." (From AEI)

Shapiro, Andrew J.
A New Era In State-Defense Cooperation.
U.S. Department of State, August 8, 2012, 8 pages.
"Under this administration, there has been a sea-change in State-Defense cooperation. In previous Administrations – both Republican and Democratic – relations between the two departments were often characterized by suspicion and distrust. Under the leadership of Secretary Clinton, as well as former Secretary Gates and Secretary Panetta, relations between State and DoD are the best they have ever been. The cooperation between the State Department and the Pentagon is truly unprecedented and I think this will be remembered as one of Secretary Clinton’s lasting legacies." (From U.S. Department of State)

Docksai, Rick.
"Revolutionary Health: Local Solutions for Global Health Problems."
The Futurist, July-August 2012, pp. 42-47.
"Better health care doesn't have to be costlier, as a number of innovative health practitioners are showing.  In India, Venezuela, and elsewhere, the strategic use of technology, community involvement, and resource reallocations are enabling health-care providers to treat more patients more effectively, all while spending less money." (From the Futurist)

Entine, Jon.
What Makes a Great Olympian? Sometimes It's Genetics.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, August 11, 2012, 6 pages.
"This year's record-breaking group of sprinters has undoubtedly been aided by superior DNA, writes Jon Entine—and it shouldn’t be taboo to say so." (From AEI)

Kelley, Laura M. and Nicholas Eberstadt.
An Unintended Catastrophe.
The American, July 27, 2012, 3 pages.
"The unseen outcome of nearly 20 million AIDS orphans without strong social service support is not just today’s humanitarian crisis—it is the socioeconomic catastrophe of the future." (From AEI)

Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism.
East Asia and Pacific Overview from Country Reports on Terrorism 2011. 
U.S. Department of State, July 31, 2012, 13 pages.
"Terrorist incidents in East Asia and the Pacific in 2011 shifted from large-scale attacks such as the 2009 Jakarta hotel bombings to attacks on domestic targets and crimes of opportunity such as kidnapping for ransom. Suicide bombers in Indonesia targeted a police mosque and a church, injuring 50 people in two incidents." (From U.S. Department of State)