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.

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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Urban Warfare: The 2008 Battle for Sadr City — Apr 9, 2012

The authors identify factors critical to the coalition victory over Jaish al-Mahdi in the 2008 Battle of Sadr City and describe a new model for dealing with insurgent control of urban areas.

Building Partner Country Capacity for Stability Operations — Dec 16, 2011

Helps to develop an integrated strategy for building partner capacity for stability operations through an analysis of key strategic elements within the context of BPC and stability operations guidance as well as ongoing security cooperation programs.

Addressing Commanders' Needs for Information on "Soft" Factors — Dec 5, 2011

Describes a framework for thinking about commanders' critical information needs in countersurgency operations and offers practical ways for commanders to integrate influence activities into combined arms planning and assessment.

Economic Assistance During Stability and Support Operations — Nov 16, 2011

Designed to help U.S. Army personnel more effectively use economic assistance to support economic and infrastructure development.

Does the United States Need a New Police Force for Stability Operations? — Apr 8, 2009

Considers the creation of a high-end police force for use in stability operations, examining its ideal size, how responsive it needs to be, where in the government it might be located, its needed capabilities, its proper staffing, and its cost.

The Army's Green Warriors: Environmental Considerations in Contingency Operations — Aug 4, 2008

This research brief describes the growing importance of environmental considerations for the Army in contingency operations and suggests ways to better address environmental issues in Army planning, training, policy, guidance, and operations.

Getting the Most Out of Littoral Combat Ships — Mar 11, 2008

This research brief summarizes analysis of the Littoral Combat Ship, the U.S. Navy's first modular warship, suggesting the best locations for homeports, mission package installation sites, and the quantity of mission packages that should be procured.

The United States Should Reassess Priorities and Consider Next Steps in Iraq — Jul 25, 2007

This research brief summarizes an assessment of approaches that the U.S. government can consider in its efforts to reduce sectarian violence and stabilize Iraq, recommendations to increase the likelihood of success, and possible next steps to take.

Applying Madison Avenue Principles and Recent Operational Experience to Counterinsurgency and Stability Operations — Jul 11, 2007

This research brief summarizes a study that examined successes from the commercial marketing industry and how those lessons might assist U.S. and coalition forces to improve shaping campaigns during stability operations.

America's Security Challenges Require a New Division of Labor Among the Armed Forces — Mar 27, 2007

This research brief assesses the primary challenges to U.S. security in the emerging security environment and offers suggestions for how the U.S. strategy and the defense program should be adjusted in order to meet these challenges.

A New U.S. Strategy for a Changing Asia — Jan 1, 2001

Proposes an approach that the United States can take to help preserve stability in Asia in the face of the region's changing security environment.

Indonesia's Future: Challenges and Implications for Regional Stability and U.S. Security Interests — Jan 1, 2001

The challenges facing Indonesia and their implications for U.S. policy are the focus of a new RAND study

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