RAND Research Topic: Gaza Strip 2012-05-24T14:56:36Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/gaza-strip.html Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1085.html Jan 20, 2012 Jan 20, 2012 A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military. Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military http://www.rand.org/news/press/2012/01/20.html Jan 19, 2012 Jan 19, 2012 A review of recent Israeli military conflicts indicates the United States may be ill-prepared for "hybrid" warfare against state-sponsored adversaries who have a modicum of training and small force numbers, but possess advanced weapons and enough expertise to challenge the U.S. military. Flawed Strategy, Not a 'Failure of Air Power,' Led to Israel's Disappointing Performance in 2006 Lebanon War http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG835.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011 Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations. Flawed Strategy, Not a 'Failure of Air Power,' Led to Israel's Disappointing Performance in 2006 Lebanon War http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/05/23.html May 22, 2011 May 22, 2011 Israel's disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a "failure of air power," but rather a failure of Israel's political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations. Three Proposed Initiatives for Improving Mobility, Quality of Life, and Economic Growth in the West Bank: A Visual Summary http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP610.html Aug 25, 2010 Aug 25, 2010 <p>Describes three demonstration projects based on the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.</p> Military Capabilities for Hybrid War: Insights from the Israel Defense Forces in Lebanon and Gaza http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP285.html Mar 17, 2010 Mar 17, 2010 <p>The Israel Defense Forces have gained much experience against hybrid opponents &mdash; Hezbollah and Hamas &mdash; in recent conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza. The lessons from these experiences are relevant to understanding the capabilities the U.S. Army and the joint force will require in the future. Principal findings highlight the importance of combined arms fire and maneuver; precision, standoff fires; responsive air and artillery support; and heavy forces.</p> The RAND Palestine Initiative http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP562.html May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009 <p>A description of the Arc, RAND's proposal for a sweeping infrastructure corridor linking urban centers, within and between the West Bank and Gaza.</p> Spending Aid to Palestinians Wisely http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/08/16/IHT.html Aug 16, 2007 Aug 16, 2007 <p>Programs in health, education, and criminal justice are essential prerequisites for a successful state. They are glimpses of the better life that lasting peace can bring for the Palestinian people, write David Aaron and C. Ross Anthony.</p> Blair's Project for a New Palestine http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/07/07/PS.html Jul 7, 2007 Jul 7, 2007 <p>[Tony] Blair has the thankless task of helping Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas build institutions for a viable state, following Hamas's military takeover of Gaza, writes Robert Hunter.</p> Terrorist Groups Teach Each Other Deadly Skills http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG485.html May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007 <p>Terrorist groups around the world with different ideologies and from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have improved their effectiveness by teaching each other deadly skills such as bomb-making and guerilla warfare techniques.</p> Vision for a Successful Palestine http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/12/14/WT.html Dec 14, 2005 Dec 14, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff: Vision for a Successful Palestine in the Washington Times. Palestinians Need More Cash http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/07/07/IHT.html Jul 7, 2005 Jul 7, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff. A Chance to Clean Up the Palestinian Authority http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/01/06/FT.html Jan 6, 2005 Jan 6, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff. Gaza pullout - a Cynic's Path to 'Peace' http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/04/29/CSM.html Apr 29, 2004 Apr 29, 2004 Published commentary by RAND staff. Law and Order in Palestine http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20041223.html Dec 31, 2003 Dec 31, 2003 <p>In 2004, the Gaza Strip and West Bank deteriorated into intra-Palestinian violence on several occasions.</p> Economic Structure and Development Prospects of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip http://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R0839.html Dec 31, 1970 Dec 31, 1970 The 1967 Six Day War united economies of different structure and levels of development &mdash; Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip &mdash; and disrupted past economic ties between the occupied territories and other Arab states. Israel and the Palestinian Occupied Territories: Military-Political Issues in the Debate http://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R0882.html Dec 31, 1970 Dec 31, 1970 A study of Israeli views on the disposition of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.