RAND Expert Biography
Olga Oliker
Senior International Policy Analyst
Expertise
Conflict-related reconstruction and security, Iraq, transnational threats, political and security issues affecting Russia, Central Asia, Ukraine, and the Caucasus, U.S. and foreign defense policy
Recent Work
U.S. government assistance to the police and internal security agencies of repressive and transitioning states
Education
M.P.P., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; B.A. in international studies, Emory University
Publications of Interest
Securing Tyrants or Fostering Reform? U.S. Internal Security Assistance to Repressive and Transitioning Regimes, Seth G. Jones et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Rebuilding Security Forces and Institutions in Iraq, Andrew Rathmell et al., RAND Corporation, 2005
Rebuilding Security Forces and Institutions in Iraq, Andrew Rathmell et al., RAND Corporation, 2005
U.S. Interests in Central Asia: Policy Priorities and Military Roles, Olga Oliker and David Shlapak, RAND Corporation, 2005
Aid During Conflict: Interaction Between Military and Civilian Assistance Providers in Afghanistan, September 2001-June 2002, Olga Oliker et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
Languages
Russian
Recent RAND Publications are listed here.
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: Bloomberg News; Business Week; CNN; Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; NPR; Voice of America; Washington Times
Commentary: Baltimore Sun; Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.
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