Proliferation Security Initiative, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new or updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),” updated February 4, 2008.
“Botnets, Cybercrime, and Cyberterrorism: Vulnerabilities and Policy Issues for Congress,” updated January 29, 2008.
“Executive Order 13,438: Blocking Property of Certain Persons Who Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Iraq,” updated January 29, 2008.
“Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Security Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests,” updated January 31, 2008.
“Asylum Law and Female Genital Mutilation: Recent Developments,” February 15, 2008.
“‘Wounded Warrior’ and Veterans Provisions in the FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act,” February 13, 2008.
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