National Intelligence Council, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service, obtained by Secrecy News, include the following (all pdf).
“The National Intelligence Council: Issues and Options for Congress,” April 10, 2009.
“Pakistan’s Capital Crisis: Implications for U.S. Policy,” updated March 6, 2009.
“Direct Overt U.S. Aid and Military Reimbursements to Pakistan, FY2002-FY2009,” updated April 15, 2009.
“China-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy,” April 2, 2009.
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