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International Diplomacy

Diplomacy, the practice of international relations, is an area in which RAND has significant research experience. Among RAND's many experts are former ambassadors whose research and commentary on both long-term efforts and current events shed light on how diplomatic ventures can be integral to national security goals and activities, including traditional military interventions, nuclear arms control, and nation-building efforts.

Research conducted by: Center for Middle East Public Policy; Center for Asia Pacific Policy; Initiative for Middle Eastern Youth; RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Project AIR FORCE; RAND Health; RAND Europe; Center for Russia and Eurasia; International Programs; RAND Arroyo Center

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The Outlook for U.S.-Russian Relations in Putin's Third Term — Apr 11, 2012

In this April 2012 Congressional Panel Briefing, Andrew Weiss, director of the RAND Center for Russia and Eurasia, moderates a discussion on the future of U.S. - Russian relationships during Putin's third term. Panelists include Ambassador Stephen Sestanovich (Council on Foreign Relations), Leon Aron (American Enterprise Institute), and Edward Verona (U.S.-Russia Business Council).

U.S. Policy in Afghanistan: Basic Questions—Strategic Choices — Oct 29, 2009

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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New Strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan (Inside Story, Al Jazeera) — Mar 30, 2009

In an Al Jazeera Inside Story report, RAND expert Cheryl Benard and two other analysts provide insights into the Obama Administration's new strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan.