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Security in Iraq: A Framework for Analyzing Emerging Threats as U.S. Forces Leave — 2010

U.S. withdrawal from Iraq could affect Iraq's internal security and stability, which could, in turn, affect U.S. strategic interests and the safety of U.S. troops and civilians in Iraq. The framework provided here can help minimize negative effects.

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Cover: The Impact of U.S. Military Drawdown in Iraq on Displaced and Other Vulnerable Populations: Analysis and Recommendations

The Impact of U.S. Military Drawdown in Iraq on Displaced and Other Vulnerable Populations — 2010

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.

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Mullahs, Guards, and Bonyads: An Exploration of Iranian Leadership Dynamics — 2010

The authors describe Iran's strategic culture; investigate the Iranian political system's informal networks, formal institutions, and personalities; assess the impact of elite behavior on Iranian policy; and summarize key trends.

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Cover: Preparing and Training for the Full Spectrum of Military Challenges: Insights from the Experiences of China, France, the United Kingdom, India, and Israel

Preparing and Training for the Full Spectrum of Military Challenges: Insights from the Experiences of China, France, the United Kingdom, India, and Israel — 2009

This overview of a series of strategic exercises undertaken by leading experts and former government officials to help U.S. policymakers address the challenges of the Arab-Israeli conflict shows that it should remain a top national security priority.

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Center for Middle East Public Policy

The RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy (CMEPP) provides expertise on the Middle East. CMEPP analysts are in touch with political, social, economic, and technological developments in and around the region. Through research and analysis, CMEPP helps public and private decision makers solve problems, tackle challenges, and identify ways to make society safer, smarter, and more prosperous.

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U.S. Policy in Afghanistan: Basic Questions — Strategic Choices

Daily Life in Afghanistan, Photo courtesy of Boston.com

On October 29, 2009, the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy convened a half-day symposium of experts — including Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, Ambassador James Dobbins, Senator Carl Levin, and others — and journalists to address assumptions and alternatives for U.S. policy in Afghanistan.

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RAND Study Analyzes Factors Contributing to Iraq's Security After U.S. Forces Withdraw — Feb. 5, 2010

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As it withdraws troops from Iraq, the U.S. must work not only to maintain security in that nation, but also focus on how the action will impact other regional interests, according to a RAND study issued today. It presents an analytical framework for policymakers to examine the shifting motivations and capabilities of the groups that affect Iraq's security, as well as options for U.S. responses to continuing challenges.

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Improved U.S.-Turkish Relations Are Vital to Better Security in the Persian Gulf and Middle East — Feb. 3, 2010

Turkey - U.S. Relations

The United States can take a major step in improving the security environment in the Middle East and Persian Gulf by giving new impetus to revitalizing its security partnership with Turkey, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

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The Coming Afghanistan Surge—and the Severely Wounded — Jan. 8, 2010

U.S. Navy SEAL who lost legs to I.E.D. receives awards in hospital bed, photo courtesy of defenseima

With over 32,000 U.S. service members wounded in action in Iraq and about 3500 in Afghanistan, will America maintain its strong and continued medical care for its wounded warriors? This is the subject of a commentary by Ralph Masi that appeared on Globalsecurity.org.

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Leadership Dynamics Behind Iranian Policy Formulation — Jan. 5, 2010

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U.S. policymakers should take a nuanced view of Iran's complex system of government and politics when crafting foreign policy decisions about the Islamic Republic, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

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How a Decade of Terror Changed America — Dec. 31, 2009

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Two foiled airliner bombings bracket a decade that changed the world’s understanding of terrorism as a new form of global warfare and has had profound ramifications we are still coming to grips with in the U.S. as discussed by Brian Michael Jenkins that appeared on Sphere.com .

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Study Funded by Nazarian Family Foundation Analyzes Risks, Benefits to Israel of Increasing Reliance on Natural Gas — Dec. 20, 2009

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Israel can make natural gas usage a bigger part of its energy portfolio without jeopardizing its security, but even more importantly, the nation needs to make conservation measures a priority in its future energy plans, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today.

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