Publications : 2010
Analyzing North Korea's Decision-Making Process on its Nuclear Weapons Programs with the Rational Choice and Cognitive Choice Models — 2010
Analyzes North Korea's Decision-making process regarding its nuclear programs with two choice models -- Rational Choice and Cognitive Choice -- and suggest effective/adaptive/robust deterrence strategy for the ROK-US combined forces.
Building Security in the Persian Gulf — 2010
The United States must determine how best to promote long-term security and stability in the Persian Gulf region while seeking to reduce the risks and costs imposed by its role as a permanent regional power. The author analyzes Iraq's future, the role of Iran, asymmetric threats, regional reassurance, regional tensions, and the roles of other external actors. He then sets out criteria and requirements for a new regional security structure.
The Development of China's Air Force Capabilities — 2010
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 20, 2010.
Health and Medical Research in Singapore: Observatory on Health Research Systems — 2010
This documented briefing provides an overview of biomedical and health research in Singapore.
Health and Well-Being in the Home: A Global Analysis of Needs, Expectations, and Priorities for Home Health Care Technology — 2010
Technological advances have pushed the frontier of care management into the home setting and can help patients self-manage their conditions. A global study of the needs, priorities, and expectations of key stakeholders regarding home health care in six countries revealed that although such technologies represent a promising solution to current pressures on health care systems, they also face a number of barriers to adoption.
The Iraq Effect: The Middle East After the Iraq War — 2010
Regardless of its outcome, the Iraq War has had a transformative effect on the Middle East. To equip U.S. policymakers to better manage the war's long-term consequences, the authors analyzed its effects on the regional balance of power, local perceptions of U.S. credibility, the domestic stability of neighboring states, and trends in terrorism after conducting extensive interviews in the region and drawing from an array of local media sources.
Japanese Science and Technology Capacity: Expert Opinions and Recommendations — 2010
This report summarizes the views of 55 leading researchers in the United States, the European Union, Switzerland, and Russia regarding the competitiveness of Japanese research in 25 fields in the life sciences, environmental science, information and communication technology, and nanotechnology and materials science.
Potential Effects of Chinese Aerospace Capabilities on U.S. Air Force Operations — 2010
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 20, 2010.
Questions of Balance: The Shifting Cross-Strait Balance and Implications for the U.S. — 2010
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 18, 2010.
RAND in Southeast Asia: A History of the Vietnam War Era — 2010
This volume chronicles RAND's involvement in researching insurgency and counterinsurgency in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand during the Vietnam War era and assesses the effect that this research had on U.S. officials and policies. Elliott draws on interviews with former RAND staff and the many studies that RAND produced on these topics to provide a narrative that captures the tenor of the times and conveys the attitudes and thinking of those involved.
Three Essays on Hypertension Prevention and Medical Product Safety in China and the United States — 2010
Addresses hypertension prevention and medical product safety in China and the United States.
Uncertainties in the North Korean Nuclear Threat — 2010
North Korea has denied the United States information about its nuclear weapon program, resulting in a high degree of uncertainty about the number and character of its nuclear weapons, how they might be used, and what impact they might have. This briefing addresses those uncertainties. North Korea could use its nuclear weapons from early on in a war, threatening ROK and Japanese cities to control escalation and strive for some hope of victory.
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