RAND: Derek Eaton 2012-05-10T18:07:24Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/e/eaton_derek.html Integrating Civilian Agencies in Stability Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG801.html 2009-08-14T15:18:00Z 2009-08-14T15:18:00Z Examines the question of how the Army can assist in making key civilian agencies more capable partners to the Army in the planning and execution of stability, security, transition, and reconstruction (SSTR) operations. Assuring Access in Key Strategic Regions: Toward a Long-Term Strategy http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG112.html 2004-09-15T06:56:00Z 2004-09-15T06:56:00Z How does the Army plan to ensure its continued access to potential trouble spots around the world? Preparing the Army for Stability Operations: Doctrinal and Interagency Issues http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG646.html 2007-10-04T01:52:00Z 2007-10-04T01:52:00Z The monograph discusses ways that the U.S. Army can adapt to recent government directives to revamp the way that the armed forces plan, prepare for, and execute Stabilization, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction operations. War and Escalation in South Asia http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG367.html 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, influential role. It suggests steps the military might take to better advance and defend U.S. interests in the area. War and Escalation in South Asia http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG367-1.html 2006-03-09T11:52:00Z 2006-03-09T11:52:00Z Highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, influential role. It suggests steps the military might take to better advance and defend U.S. interests in the area. South Asia’s New Strategic Importance Calls for Stronger U.S. Military Relations in the Region http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB178.html 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z This research brief highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests steps the U.S. military might take to advance and defend U.S. interests in the region. The Emergence of Peer Competitors: A Framework for Analysis http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1346.html 2001-01-01T12:05:21Z 2001-01-01T12:05:21Z This report addresses the issue by developing a conceptual framework of how a proto-peer (meaning a state that is not yet a peer but has the potential to become one) might interact with the hegemon (the dominant global power). China Could Use "Antiaccess" Strategies to Counter U.S. Military Superiority http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB213.html 2007-03-22T11:32:00Z 2007-03-22T11:32:00Z This research brief addresses the possibility that potential adversaries might attempt to gain the upper hand against the United States by denying it access to technical and strategic assets. Entering the Dragon's Lair: Chinese Antiaccess Strategies and Their Implications for the United States http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG524.html 2007-03-21T13:38:00Z 2007-03-21T13:38:00Z Antiaccess strategies could allow China to reach its military and political objectives while keeping the United States from doing so. There are a number of actions the United States can take to counter such strategies. Addressing Commanders' Needs for Information on "Soft" Factors http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9628.html 2011-12-05T10:00:00Z 2011-12-05T10:00:00Z Describes a framework for thinking about commanders' critical information needs in countersurgency operations and offers practical ways for commanders to integrate influence activities into combined arms planning and assessment. Developing an Army Strategy for Building Partner Capacity for Stability Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG942.html 2010-05-14T16:15:00Z 2010-05-14T16:15:00Z Helps to develop an integrated strategy for building partner capacity for stability operations through an analysis of key strategic elements within the context of BPC and stability operations guidance as well as ongoing security cooperation programs. Building Partner Country Capacity for Stability Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9627.html 2011-12-16T11:30:00Z 2011-12-16T11:30:00Z Helps to develop an integrated strategy for building partner capacity for stability operations through an analysis of key strategic elements within the context of BPC and stability operations guidance as well as ongoing security cooperation programs. Assessing Irregular Warfare: A Framework for Intelligence Analysis http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG668.html 2008-12-11T10:34:00Z 2008-12-11T10:34:00Z Provides an analytic framework and procedure for the intelligence analysis of irregular warfare (IW) environments that can serve as the basis for a subsequent IW intelligence analysis curriculum development effort. Economic Assistance During Stability and Support Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9615.html 2011-11-16T09:00:00Z 2011-11-16T09:00:00Z Designed to help U.S. Army personnel more effectively use economic assistance to support economic and infrastructure development. Guidebook for Supporting Economic Development in Stability Operations http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR633.html 2009-01-29T15:50:00Z 2009-01-29T15:50:00Z A guidebook to help U.S. Army personnel more effectively use economic assistance to support economic and infrastructure development.