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.
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.