Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service on Middle East-related topics include the following.
“Israel: Background and Relations with the United States,” updated March 16, 2006.
“Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: Overview of Internal and External Challenges,” updated March 9, 2006.
“Iraq: Elections, Government, and Constitution,” updated March 13, 2006.
“Iraq: U.S. Regime Change Efforts and Post-Saddam Governance,” updated March 7, 2006.
“Women in Iraq: Background and Issues for U.S. Policy,” updated March 13, 2006.
“Lebanon,” updated March 16, 2006.
“Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and U.S. Relations,” updated February 24, 2006.
“Afghanistan: Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy,” updated March 17, 2006.
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