Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami : Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Operations.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emergency communication systems.

Food relief.

Indonesia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (56 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides an overview of Dec. 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, including comparisons to past disasters, current situation, U.S. and international aid and relief operations, and extent of damage and relief efforts in 17 affected countries and territories. Summarizes issues for the 109th Congress, including tsunami aid and reconstruction issues, and implications for U.S. foreign policy interests related to counterterrorism, U.S. image abroad, early warning systems in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and possible conflict regarding U.S. aid to Indonesia in light of current restrictions on military assistance because of human rights issues. Includes tables.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami

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