2008-07-03T05:42:00Z Copyright (c) 2007-2008, The RAND Corporation Bricolage RAND Corporation urn:uuid:777447A2-41D4-11DB-A3BD-CE1F1D4D57CE urn:uuid:A807522E-4763-11DD-8D92-55E038788F35 2008-07-03T05:41:00Z 2008-07-03T05:41:00Z

Describes the course offerings and faculty for an intensive weeklong program offered by the Pardee RAND Graduate School in fall 2008.

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Examines prewar planning efforts for postwar Iraq, the role of U.S. military forces after the end of major combat, and civilian efforts at reconstruction.

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The Air Force proposal to consolidate and divest a portion of Eglin Air Force Base's test and evaluation capabilities has both financial merits and risks that the Air Force should address.

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This research brief describes a RAND examination of the costs and benefits of a proposed consolidation of Air Force test and evaluation facilities that had raised concerns among a broad set of interested parties, including members of Congress.

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Ensuring that airframe structures made of hybrid materials are durable and damage tolerant will require the efforts and coordination of multiple engineering specialties, including systems engineers.

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Testimony presented before the Joint Economic Committee on June 12, 2008.

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Examines claims that the United States is losing its position as a global leader in science and technology and offers policy recommendations to address such concerns.

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This research brief examines the claim that the United States is losing its position as a global leader in science and technology and offers policy recommendations to address such concerns.

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In Turkey, an Islamic ruling party operates within a framework of strict secularism. This describes the controversy over the boundaries of secularity and religion in Turkey and how the balance between these forces has changed over the past decade.

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Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on June 11, 2008.

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Testimony presented before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on June 11, 2008.

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Examines the nature of the contemporary insurgent threat and provides insights on using operational analysis techniques to support intelligence operations in counterinsurgencies.

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An examination of the U.S.-led campaign in Afghanistan illustrates that successful counterinsurgency requires effective indigenous security forces, especially police; a viable local government; and the suppression of external support for insurgents.

urn:uuid:77DBB2C4-3166-11DD-9C3F-AF0039788F35 2008-06-09T06:00:00Z 2008-06-09T06:03:00Z

This research brief identifies challenges with local governance and external support as key issues in current counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan and offers some initial steps to address those challenges.

urn:uuid:A3641E4A-27F7-11DD-98D6-E1BD38788F35 2008-06-06T07:16:00Z 2008-06-16T13:17:07Z

The authors examine available open-source data on Iraqi civilian fatalities and assess problems associated with previous collection efforts. They present a more robust dataset and propose a framework for future data gathering in Iraq and beyond.

urn:uuid:BAAF177A-16AA-11DD-813C-E1BD38788F35 2008-06-04T21:01:00Z 2008-06-04T21:05:00Z

Piracy and sea-borne terrorism have been on the rise since 2000. While the United States has spearheaded several initiatives to improve maritime security, policymakers should consider four additional measures to safeguard the world's oceans.

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This research brief summarizes RAND's analysis of recent trends in piracy and maritime terrorism, which pose a significant threat. The United States has taken only limited steps to enhance maritime security; broader measures are required.

urn:uuid:03A4CEB8-21AD-11DD-A3FC-E1BD38788F35 2008-06-02T06:38:00Z 2008-06-04T11:29:39Z

Among the many hardships of military activation is the possibility of losing earnings, and although some research points to such a loss, other research suggests that reservists in fact earn substantially more when they are activated.

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When charges of terrorism are made against an individual, courts must strive to balance the rights of the accused, on the one hand, and national security, on the other, while avoiding any appearance of departure from open justice.

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When charges of terrorism are made against an individual, courts must strive to balance the rights of the accused, on the one hand, and national security, on the other, while avoiding any appearance of departure from open justice.