http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nukevault/ebb291/index.htm
A collection of 11 documents related to secret agreements on nuclear weapons between Japan and the U.S. during the Cold War period. From the National Security Archive.
http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-075.pdf
On October 2, 2009 the Republic of Ireland voted in favor of the Treaty of Lisbon 67% to 32% after previously rejecting it in June 2008. This paper looks at the background to the referendum and other ratification developments and current status of the Treaty of Lisbon House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/75.
http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/rp2009/rp09-073.pdf
Discusses pending British legislation that would introduce a statutory basis for the management of the civil service, revise parliamentary involvement in ratification of treaties, end by-elections for hereditary peers, and allow for the resignation, suspension, and expulsion of members of the House of Lords. House of Commons Library Research Paper 09/73.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40750_20090807.pdf
Subtitled: Issues in the U.S. Ratification Debate. CEDAW is the only international human rights treaty that specifically addresses the rights of women. It calls on nations to eliminate discrimination against women in all areas of life. It has been ratified by 186 nations. The U.S. is the only nation to sign but not ratify the Convention. Opponents have argued that it will undermine U.S. sovereignty. This report provides an overview of the Convention, its background, objectives, and structure, and the U.S. policy debate. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40583_20090713.pdf
Analyzes the legal and diplomatic issues with seeking U.S. accession to the treaty. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF244/SF244.pdf
Assesses the wisdom of the strategy of the Obama administration to begin disarmament efforts by pursuing a new bilateral agreement with Russia to replace the Cold War-era Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. From the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University
http://www.acronym.org.uk/docs/0907/roadto2010.pdf
British government statement on promoting nuclear power to alleviate climate change and energy shortages while ensuring that nuclear material is not allowed to fall into the hands of terrorists or hostile states. Asserts British government positions in view of the May 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. From the Cabinet Office.
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/122713.pdf
Offers the text of treaties in force as of January 1, 2009 and to which the U.S. is a party. Arranged in two sections for bilateral and multilateral treaties. From the State Department.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40484_20090401.pdf
Explains the objectives and structure of the treaty and the policy issues which have caused the U.S. to be one of two countries (the other is Somalia) which have not ratified the treaty. The Bush Administration opposed the treaty arguing that it conflicted with U.S. laws on privacy and family rights. The advent of the Obama Administration raises the possibility of U.S. ratification. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/RL33548.pdf
Covers history and recent developments relating to bans on nuclear testing except for under ground tests. Also covers past negotiations and current provisions of the pending comprehensive treaty and pros and cons. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40084_20081223.pdf
Examines the issues surrounding the expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the U.S. and Russia in December 2009, the reasons both countries want to replace the treaty, and the possible compromises that could be available. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org
