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Russia-Georgia Conflict, and More from CRS

08.19.08 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Noteworthy new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).

“Russia-Georgia Conflict in South Ossetia: Context and Implications for U.S. Interests,” August 13, 2008.

“Stability in Russia’s Chechnya and Other Regions of the North Caucasus: Recent Developments,” August 12, 2008.

“Russian Political, Economic, and Security Issues and U.S. Interests,” updated July 28, 2008.

“Enemy Combatant Detainees: Habeas Corpus Challenges in Federal Court,” updated July 29, 2008.

“Journalists’ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses,” updated July 29, 2008.

“U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated August 6, 2008.

“National Security Strategy: Legislative Mandates, Execution to Date, and Considerations for Congress,” updated July 28, 2008.

“Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration,” August 6, 2008.

“Nuclear Cooperation with Other Countries: A Primer,” August 12, 2008.

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