Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include these (all pdf).
“Islamic Finance: Overview and Policy Concerns,” July 29, 2008.
“Presidential Advisers’ Testimony Before Congressional Committees: An Overview,” updated July 16, 2008.
“China’s Foreign Policy: What Does It Mean for U.S. Global Interests?,” July 18, 2008.
“Navy DDG-1000 Destroyer Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” updated July 15, 2008.
“A Parliamentary-Style Question Period: Proposals and Issues for Congress,” July 29, 2008.
There is no better time to re-invigorate America’s innovation edge by investing in R&D to create and capture “industries of the future,” re-shoring capital and expertise, and working closely with allies to expand our capabilities while safeguarding those technologies that are critical to our security.
Russia currently maintains nearly 5,460 nuclear warheads, with an estimated 1,718 deployed. This represents a slight decrease in total warheads from previous years but still positions Russia as the world’s largest nuclear power alongside the United States.
The stakes are high: how we manage this convergence will influence not only the pace of technological innovation but also the equity and sustainability of our energy future.
We’re launching an initiative to connect scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals who recently departed federal service with emerging innovation ecosystems across the country that need their expertise.