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.
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.