Northern Command Roles and Missions, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Homeland Security: Roles and Missions for United States Northern Command,” January 28.
“Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues,” updated January 14, 2008.
“Pakistan’s Political Crises,” updated January 3, 2008.
“Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Oversight Issues and Options for Congress,” updated January 4, 2008.
“East Asian Regional Architecture: New Economic and Security Arrangements and U.S. Policy,” updated January 4, 2008.
“The United Nations Human Rights Council: Issues for Congress,” updated January 8, 2008.
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