COMMENTARY
Containing persistent maritime disorder might be more fruitful and could lay the foundations for a successful transition to better use of the sea once the societal factors—an even longer term problem—have been resolved, writes Laurence Smallman.
COMMENTARY
Instead of fanning piracy, international businesses need to heed policy. Ransoms in the short term can only lead to more problems in the long term, writes Laurence Smallman.
COMMENTARY
Only by addressing the poverty and lack of central authority in Somalia can the international community lower maritime crime and violence off the Horn of Africa, writes Peter Chalk.
COMMENTARY
Published commentary by RAND staff: Old Front Against Terrorism, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
COMMENTARY
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REPORT
Current U.S. forces have little experience with urban warfare. This report identifies shortfalls in urban combat ground reconnaissance and assists in the creation of urban reconnaissance tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Marine Corps. The authors discuss four challenges: the constant adaptation demanded by the environment, the complexity of ground reconnaissance, the demands of urban operations on military personnel, and the…
JOURNAL ARTICLE
The author calls for a national medical strategy for OOTW that addresses two basic questions: What is the appropriate future role of U.S. medical forces in OOTW?; and How can these military assets be most effectively utilized?
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