Use of U.S. Forces Abroad, 1798-2009, and More from CRS
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).
“Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2009,” January 27, 2010.
“Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians,” February 26, 2010.
“China-North Korea Relations,” January 22, 2010.
“Honduran Political Crisis, June 2009-January 2010,” February 1, 2010.
“Southwest Border Violence: Issues in Identifying and Measuring Spillover Violence,” February 16, 2010.
“Satellite Surveillance: Domestic Issues,” February 1, 2010.
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