National Security Space Budget Request, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
FY2020 National Security Space Budget Request: An Overview, CRS In Focus, June 7, 2019
U.S. Military Electronic Warfare Program Funding: Background and Issues for Congress, June 6, 2019
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Tariffs: Historical Background and Key Issues, CRS Insight, June 5, 2019
Iran and Israel: Tension Over Syria, CRS In Focus, updated June 5, 2019
North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions, updated June 6, 2019
Human Rights in China, CRS In Focus, June 4, 2019
Transatlantic Relations: U.S. Interests and Key Issues, May 31, 2019
Enforcing Federal Privacy Law–Constitutional Limitations on Private Rights of Action, CRS Legal Sidebar, May 31, 2019
Technological Convergence: Regulatory, Digital Privacy, and Data Security Issues, May 30, 2019
Navy Large Unmanned Surface and Undersea Vehicles: Background and Issues for Congress, June 7, 2019
War Legacy Issues in Southeast Asia: Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), June 3, 2019
The Front End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Current Issues, June 6, 2019
NATO today began its annual tactical nuclear weapons exercise in Europe. Known as Steadfast Noon, the two-week long exercise involves more than 60 aircraft from 13 countries and more than 2,000 personnel, according to a NATO press release. That is slightly bigger than last year’s exercise that involved “up to 60” aircraft. The exercise is […]
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