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March 2008 Highlights:WOMEN AND NATION-BUILDING
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This study examines gender-specific impacts of conflict and post-conflict and the ways in which events in these contexts may affect women differently than they affect men. It analyzes the roles of women in the nation-building process and considers outcomes that might occur if current practices were modified. The recent nation-building activities in Afghanistan are used as a case study. The monograph concludes with a broad set of analytic and policy recommendations. Read the Report » |
PORTFOLIO-ANALYSIS METHODS FOR ASSESSING CAPABILITY OPTIONS
Authors: Paul K. Davis, Russell D. Shaver, Justin Beck
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This monograph presents and illustrates in some detail an analytical framework and methodology for defense-wide capability-area reviews and describes new enabling tools to support capabilities analysis and related tradeoff work within the Department of Defense and the military services. Read the Report »
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WAR BY OTHER MEANS — BUILDING COMPLETE AND BALANCED CAPABILITIES FOR COUNTERINSURGENCY
RAND Counterinsurgency Study — Final Report
Authors: David C. Gompert, John Gordon, IV, et al.
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The difficulties encountered by the United States in securing Iraq and Afghanistan despite years of effort and staggering costs raises the central question of the RAND Counterinsurgency Study: How should the United States improve its capabilities to counter insurgencies, particularly those that are heavily influenced by transnational terrorist movements and thus linked into a global jihadist network? This capstone volume to the study draws on other reports in the series as well as an examination of 89 insurgencies since World War II, an analysis of the new challenges posed by what is becoming known as global insurgency, and many of the lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. The report's recommendations are based on the premise that counterinsurgency (COIN) is a contest for the allegiance of a nation's population; victory over jihadist insurgency consists not of merely winning a war against terrorists but of persuading Islamic populations to choose legitimate government and reject violent religious tyranny. Read the Report »
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GUIDELINES AND METRICS FOR ASSESSING SPACE SYSTEM COST ESTIMATES
Authors: Bernard Fox, Kevin Brancato, Brien Alkire
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This handbook is designed to help analysts evaluate cost estimates of space systems. It assumes the reader understands common cost analysis methodologies but has limited experience with space systems. Its objectives are to help the analyst who is tasked with reviewing an estimate to plan the review; to identify the key programmatic, technical, and cost data needed; to highlight common issues to investigate; and to provide typical cost ranges for components of relevant historical space programs. Read the Report » |
ESTIMATING THE BENEFITS OF THE AIR FORCE PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Authors: Jeremy Arkes, Mary E. Chenoweth
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One of the tools the Air Force is using to improve its logistical support to the warfighter is purchasing and supply-chain management (PSCM). But other factors likely were changing at about the same time, which might influence the relationship of the PSCM initiative to the supply chain's ability to support the warfighter. To evaluate whether PSCM is doing what it is intended to do, and how well, it is necessary to control for these other factors that may be influencing its outcomes. Read the Report » |
TESTIMONYUNGOVERNED TERRITORIES: UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCING TERRORISM RISKS
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COMMENTARYThe following is a list of national security related commentary pieces that RAND researchers have contributed to newspapers in the past month. To retrieve past commentary pieces, please visit RAND's commentary page. WHY WE NEED TO NAIL OSAMA
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RAND CONGRESSIONAL RESOURCES STAFFLindsey Kozberg Shirley Ruhe Adam Klein RAND Office of Congressional Relations |
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