Rand imprint: 375 books
Friends, Foes, and Future Directions
U.S. Partnerships in a Turbulent World: Strategic Rethink
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2016
Report evaluates strategies for dealing with U.S. partners and adversaries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in a time of diminishing defense budgets and American public preference for a domestic focus. The three proposed strategies are to be more assertive, to be more collaborative, or to retrench...
Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks
A Quick Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2003
Individuals may have to rely on themselves to protect their own health and safety--perhaps even their own lives--in the event of a terrorist attack. Even those who know how to take care of themselves in the event of a fire, tornado, or earthquake might not know what to do in case of a chemical, radiological,...
Charter Schools in Eight States
Effects on Achievement, Attainment, Integration, and Competition
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2009
Charter schools now exist in 40 states, but the best charter-school studies to date have focused on individual states. This book examines charter schools in eight states with varied policy contexts. It assesses the characteristics of charter schools' students, their effectiveness in raising student...
Misfortunes of War
Press and Public Reactions to Civilian Deaths in Wartime
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2007
This monograph, part of a larger study of ways to reduce collateral damage undertaken for the U.S. Air Force, analyzes media and public reactions to civilian casualty incidents, whether these incidents affect media reporting or public support for military operations, and, if so, how. It analyzes case...
by Angel Rabasa, Peter Chalk, Kim Cragin
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2002
Examines violent terrorist groups that, while not formally allied with al-Qaeda, could pose a threat to Americans now or in the future and to the security of our friends and allies. The authors show how terrorists use criminal organizations and connections to finance their activities, and they identify distinct strategies to neutralize or mitigate these threats.
by Angel Rabasa, Peter Chalk, Kim Cragin
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2002
Examines al-Qaeda•s evolution and the emergence of the broader global jihadist movement-groups affiliated, associated, or inspired by al-Qaeda-and the threat that they pose to the United States and U.S. allies and interests. The authors conclude by setting out a four-pronged strategy to counter the jihadist threat.
From Insurgency to Stability
Volume II: Insights from Selected Case Studies
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2011
This book examines six case studies of insurgencies from around the world to determine the key factors necessary for a successful transition from counterinsurgency to a more stable situation. The authors review the causes of each insurgency and the key players involved, and examine what the government did right--or wrong--to bring the insurgency to an end and to transition to greater stability.
by Terrence K. Kelly, James Dobbins, David A. Shlapak
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2014
Looking to the 2030–2040 time frame, U.S. policy and military strategy will need to strike a balance among maintaining a cooperative relationship with China, deterring Chinese aggression in regional disputes, and preparing for the possibility that China could become more assertive. The U.S. Army...
India's and Pakistan's Strategies in Afghanistan
Implications for the United States and the Region
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2012
India and Pakistan have very different visions for Afghanistan, and they seek to advance highly disparate interests through their respective engagements in the country. This paper reviews the countries' interests in Afghanistan, how they have tried to further their interests, how Afghanistan navigates their rivalry, and the rivalry's implications for U.S. and Indian policy.
by Molly Dunigan, Dick Hoffmann, Peter Chalk
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Although irregular warfare includes a range of activities in which naval forces have played an integral role, there has been little examination of the characteristics or potential of such operations in maritime environments. An assessment of the maritime component of a series of historical and ongoing...
Highway Infrastructure and the Economy
Implications for Federal Policy
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
To inform debate on a new transportation bill being considered, the authors review the literature on the economic outcomes of highway infrastructure spending, which constitutes the largest share of federal spending on transportation infrastructure. They highlight the connections between highway spending...
A Golden Opportunity
Advancing California's Early Care and Education Workforce Professional Development System
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2012
This study focuses on the education, training, and ongoing professional development of early care and education (ECE) caregivers, teachers, and administrators who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children from birth to kindergarten entry in California. It aims to provide a comprehensive...
by Keith Crane, Jill E. Luoto, Scott Warren Harold
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
This report assesses the effectiveness of China’s industrial policies, using China’s commercial aviation manufacturing industry as a case study. It evaluates China’s efforts to create a national champion in this industry, and analyzes foreign manufacturers’ efforts to protect key technologies...
by Lois M. Davis, Michael Pollard, Kevin Ward
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2010
In the aftermath of 9/11, many law enforcement agencies (LEAs) shifted more resources toward developing counterterrorism (CT) and homeland security (HS) capabilities. This volume examines the effects the focus on CT and HS has had on law enforcement since 9/11, including organizational changes, funding...