Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

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As part of peacekeeping efforts, stability operations—post-conflict military efforts to bring peace and security to a region or country—represent an ongoing challenge for both military planners and civilian policymakers. RAND research has provided effective strategic recommendations in many such operations, helping those involved in unified stabilization, peacekeeping and security, transition, and reconstruction.

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Rethinking Counterinsurgency to Respond to the Evolving Jihadist Insurgency

Despite great technological and military advances, British and U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) operations have been slow to respond and adapt to the rise of the global jihadist insurgency. Operational failures have highlighted the need for the West to rethink and retool its current COIN strategy.

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Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Iraq — Dec 20, 2004

This analysis describes in counterinsurgency terms where the United States has gone wrong in Iraq; what unique challenges the conflict presents to coalition military forces; and what light both shed on future counterinsurgency planning, operations, and requirements.

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The Kosovars Need to Know Where They're Headed — Oct 29, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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The Next President and NATO — Oct 26, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Afghanistan Without Doctors — Aug 12, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Nation-Building Returns to Favour — Aug 11, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Securing the Peace Will Require Finesse — Jun 27, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Fighting the Insurgency — Jun 8, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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A Perilous Journey from Sovereignty to the Polls — Mar 18, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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The U.N.'s Strengths and Weaknesses in Iraq — Feb 18, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Mao as Guide to Fight in Iraq — Jan 4, 2004

And strange as it may seem, a look at the thoughts of Chairman Mao on battling an occupying army from 66 years ago may help us make some educated guesses about the challenges facing the United States and the next government of Iraq.

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How Much Is Enough? — Oct 14, 2003

As bipartisan arguments for larger military forces surface among commentators and political leaders, it is important to place these arguments into some meaningful analytical context. It is also wise to hearken back to the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act—and the September 2002 U.S. National Security Strategy that shaped it. In that act, Congress clearly stated that active-duty strengths should be increased over the long term.

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America's Role in Nation-Building: From Germany to Iraq — Jul 28, 2003

The post-World War II occupations of Germany and Japan set standards for successful post-conflict nation-building that have never again been matched. The U.S. has a mixed record of success in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan—and now Iraq looms as the greatest nation-building challenge since 1945.

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Time to Mend Fences — May 30, 2003

commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.

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And, Now: The Battle For Peace and Order — Apr 11, 2003

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Mideast Beckons NATO — Oct 24, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Countering al Qaeda: An Appreciation of the Situation and Suggestions for Strategy — Apr 29, 2002

Next steps in the U.S. campaign to defeat al Qaeda and combat terrorism

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Sitting on the Sidelines Isn't Good Enough — Mar 11, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Leash the Dogs of War — Feb 20, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Peacekeeping Forces Have a Long Afghan Haul Ahead of Them — Nov 29, 2001

Published commentary by RAND staff.

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Foreign Policy Minefield Dictates Starting Slowly — Jan 8, 2001

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