Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made available to the public online include the following (all pdf).
“Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of the U.S. Military in Africa,” updated December 7, 2007.
“China’s Currency: Economic Issues and Options for U.S. Trade Policy,” updated November 29, 2007.
“Belarus: Background and U.S. Policy Concerns,” updated November 29, 2007.
“Strategic Airlift Modernization: Analysis of C-5 Modernization and C-17 Acquisition Issues,” November 28, 2007.
“Nonproliferation and Threat Reduction Assistance: U.S. Programs in the Former Soviet Union,” updated November 28, 2007.
“Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector,” updated November 16, 2007.
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