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About the Homeland Security Program

Research in the Homeland Security Program supports numerous governmental agencies at the federal, state and local levels and entities in the private sector.  That support includes work for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice, and other agencies charged with preventing and mitigating the effects of terrorist activity within U.S. borders, as well as improving preparedness, response, and recovery from natural disasters.  Projects in this program include national preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, emergency management, terrorism risk management, security cost-benefit analyses, border security, enhanced capabilities for responders, domestic threat assessments, domestic intelligence, and manpower and training.

The RAND Worldwide Terrorism Incident Knowledge Database Project Radar map

The Terrorism Incident Database defines and categorizes terrorist attacks in order to help analysts, policymakers, and practitioners understand general trends in the threat. It is based on over 30 years of research by analysts at RAND.

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Pennsylvania's Rail System Will Require Collaborative Approach to Improve Safety and Security

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Pennsylvania leaders have an active role to play in coordinating public and private efforts to improve the safety and security of Pennsylvania's extensive and complex railroad system.

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While China's Regional Influence Grows, U.S. Remains Key Security and Economic Partner in East Asia

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China is not eroding the foundations of U.S. alliances in East Asia and the United States remains the security partner of choice in the region. But consistent U.S. efforts are needed to ensure that the nation retains its influence.

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Lessons from Six Decades of Research on Deterrence, From Cold War to Long War

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The United States' 2006 reversal of its 2002 proclamation that deterrence was irrelevant to most future national security strategies is bolstered by research which shows that deterrence will likely play an ongoing role in U.S. efforts to manage a variety of threats, including both near-peer competitors and terrorist organizations.

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Easing Restrictions on Deliveries to Postal Mailboxes Could Hurt Efforts to Keep Mail Safe

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Allowing private courier services to deliver items into mailboxes could hamper efforts by the U.S. Postal Service to safeguard the nation's mail. Although the impact of such a change is likely to be moderate, it could diminish public safety and security by diluting the effectiveness of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

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Should the United States Establish a Dedicated Domestic Intelligence Agency for Counterterrorism?

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In the wake of 9/11, Congress directed the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether the U.S. needs a dedicated domestic intelligence agency, separate from law enforcement, to deter terrorism. DHS asked RAND not to offer specific recommendations, but to make clear what should be considered in the creation of such an agency.

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New Book Provides Unique View Into Mind of Fanatical Jihadists

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David Aaron, a veteran U.S. diplomat and director of the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy, has compiled a wide range of writings by Islamic terrorists that offer an unusual window into their mentality. The book, "In Their Own Words: Voices of Jihad," is a virtual encyclopedia of jihadist rhetoric written by the terrorists themselves.

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