2012-05-10T17:59:45Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/o/oliker_olga.html http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/08/01/EW.html 2010-08-01T19:44:00Z 2010-08-01T19:44:00Z

As observers laud the new START treaty for bringing back a framework that will make substantial U.S. and Russian nuclear reductions possible, they must recognise that lowering numbers is not the same as stripping nuclear weapons of their values, writes Olga Oliker.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2008/08/25/RFERL.html 2008-08-25T17:37:00Z 2008-08-25T17:37:00Z

The Russian government has long highlighted the similarities between Kosovo and South Ossetia.... The two situations, however, while similar on some points, are fundamentally different where it matters: in their implications for the future of international relations, writes Olga Oliker.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/12/16/PPG.html 2007-12-16T15:14:00Z 2007-12-16T15:14:00Z

Today, tens of thousands of Iraqis are in grave danger, targeted because they have worked with the United States. Many have been murdered. Others have fled their homes because of attacks or threats… Many want to come to America, and we should welcome them, writes Olga Oliker.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/12/01/PB.html 2006-12-02T01:00:00Z 2006-12-02T01:00:00Z

Published commentary by RAND staff: No Law and No Order, in Parliamentary Brief.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/09/06/BS.html 2005-09-06T20:39:00Z 2005-09-06T20:39:00Z

Published commentary by RAND staff: Why America Shouldn't Sever Uzbekistan Ties, appearing in Balitmore Sun.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/10/20/KRT.html 2004-10-20T14:37:00Z 2004-10-20T14:37:00Z

Published commentary by RAND staff.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP272.html 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Assesses the risks and implications of U.S. drawdown and withdrawal from Iraq for vulnerable populations in Iraq and in neighboring states, and makes recommendations for mitigating anticipated problems.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG613.html 2007-07-15T23:49:00Z 2007-07-15T23:49:00Z

This book examines possible U.S. strategies for Iraq. It argues that the United States must focus on providing security to Iraq's population and emphasizes the need for policymakers to prepare and plan not only for success, but also for failure.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG338.html 2005-12-06T07:56:00Z 2005-12-06T07:56:00Z

Examines long-term U.S. military interests in Central Asia.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG529.html 2007-05-06T10:39:00Z 2007-05-06T10:39:00Z

Discusses the way forward to security sector transformation for the new government of Liberia.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP101.html 2004-12-20T13:58:00Z 2004-12-20T13:58:00Z

Political, economic, and security progress in the developing world has been discouraging since the Cold War ended.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP118.html 2004-12-20T13:58:00Z 2004-12-20T13:58:00Z

Examines common interests in and attitudes toward the greater Middle East and possible opportunities for cooperation there between the United States and Russia.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG550.html 2006-11-07T06:33:00Z 2006-11-07T06:33:00Z

Assesses the success of U.S. assistance in improving the effectiveness, accountability, and respect for human rights of internal security forces in repressive regimes.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG768.html 2009-03-02T10:46:00Z 2009-03-02T10:46:00Z

The authors assess Russia's strategic interests, examining its domestic policies, economic development, security goals, and worldview. They assess implications for U.S. interests and discuss approaches for Washington to improve relations with Moscow.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG709.html 2008-11-02T23:46:00Z 2008-11-02T23:46:00Z

An analysis of the performance of medium-armored forces across the range of military operations since World War I yields insights with significant implications for U.S. Army decisions about fielding these units in the Future Force.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG852.html 2009-03-18T09:49:00Z 2009-03-18T09:49:00Z

Improving U.S. capacity for stabilization and reconstruction operations is critical to national security. The authors provide an overview of the requirements posed by such operations and recommend ways to improve U.S. capacity to meet these needs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG579.html 2008-02-04T19:04:00Z 2008-02-04T19:04:00Z

A study of the roles of women in post-conflict reconstruction activities, using Afghanistan as a case study, with recommendations for improving data collection in conflict zones and enhancing outcomes of nation-building programs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG642.html 2008-02-25T07:30:00Z 2008-02-25T07:30:00Z

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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG365.html 2005-12-19T15:52:00Z 2005-12-19T15:52:00Z

Looks at the Coalition Provisional Authority's efforts to rebuild Iraq's security sector and provides lessons learned.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG212.html 2004-10-28T13:44:00Z 2004-10-28T13:44:00Z

An assessment of humanitarian-assistance efforts by and interaction between civilian and military providers in the early phases of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.