NATO Enlargement, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
U.S. Nuclear Cooperation With India: Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Iraq’s Debt Relief: Procedure and Potential Implications for International Debt Relief, updated October 2, 2008.
NATO Enlargement: Albania, Croatia, and Possible Future Candidates, October 6, 2008.
Navy DDG-1000 Destroyer Program: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress, updated October 9, 2008.
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Aircraft: Background and Issues for Congress, updated October 2, 2008.
Direct Overt U.S. Aid, Export Assistance and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2009, updated October 16, 2008.
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