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Selected CRS Reports

02.05.07 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new reports of the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).

“U.S. Strategic and Defense Relationships in the Asia-Pacific Region,” January 22, 2007.

“Kinetic Energy Kill for Ballistic Missile Defense: A Status Overview,” updated January 5, 2007.

“Afghan Refugees: Current Status and Future Prospects,” January 26, 2007.

“Chemical Facility Security: Regulation and Issues for Congress,” January 31, 2007.

“Islamist Extremism in Bangladesh,” January 31, 2007.

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