Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service, obtained by Secrecy News, include the following (all pdf).
“U.S. Nuclear Cooperation With India: Issues for Congress,” updated May 20, 2008.
“Nuclear Weapons: The Reliable Replacement Warhead Program,” updated May 19, 2008.
“Suits Against Terrorist States By Victims of Terrorism,” updated May 1, 2008.
“Syria: Background and U.S. Relations,” updated May 1, 2008.
“China’s Economic Conditions,” updated May 13, 2008.
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