North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons,” February 12, 2009.
“Japan’s Nuclear Future: Policy Debate, Prospects, and U.S. Interests,” February 19, 2009.
“The United Arab Emirates Nuclear Program and Proposed U.S. Nuclear Cooperation,” March 10, 2009.
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