Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

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.

Research conducted by: RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Arroyo Center; RAND Project AIR FORCE

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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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Three Pots of Tea: Peace in Afghanistan Depends on Its Leaders, Neighbors, and Security Forces — Jan 13, 2012

There are three key ingredients for peace in Afghanistan. Afghan leaders must negotiate a peace. Afghan neighbors must respect the peace. And Afghan soldiers and police must keep the peace.

RAND Review: Vol. 33, No. 3, Winter 2009-2010 — Dec 23, 2009

Features focus on stabilization missions, grade retention, health financing, and RAND's president; other items discuss the European Union, sodium, health insurance, retail medical clinics, energy efficiency, disaster recovery, and alcohol pricing.

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