Emerging Trends in Asian Security, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Emerging Trends in the Security Architecture in Asia: Bilateral and Multilateral Ties Among the United States, Japan, Australia, and India,” January 7, 2008.
“Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress,” January 10, 2008.
“Perjury Under Federal Law: A Brief Overview,” updated December 27, 2007.
“Kosovo’s Future Status and U.S. Policy,” updated December 28, 2007.
“China’s Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy,” January 9, 2008.
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