Number: RL30831 Title: BALKAN CONFLICTS: U.S. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS Authors: Rhoda Margesson, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: The purpose of this report is to clarify the United States' interest and role in humanitarian assistance, examine its relevance to burden sharing and coordination with European partners, and raise policy questions for Congress and the new Administration in the overall discussion of involvement in the Balkans. Pages: 14 Date: Updated February 5, 2001