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November 25, 2008: Piracy Needs Regional Answer, By Peter Chalk (United Press International)
November 17, 2008: While China's Regional Influence Grows, U.S. Remains Key Security and Economic Partner in East Asia
November 16, 2008: Obama's First International Crisis, By Brian Michael Jenkins (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
November 11, 2008: Talk to the Taliban? Not Now, By Cheryl Benard (United Press International)
November 9, 2008: Know Your Enemy: From Iraq to Afghanistan , By Benjamin Bahney, Renny McPherson (Washington Times)
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Securing Health: Lessons from Nation-Building Missions
RAND researchers analyzed the health components of seven post–World War II nation-building efforts conducted after major conflicts-Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq-and found that two factors are correlated with successful health outcomes: planning and coordination, and infrastructure and resources. |
War and Escalation in South Asia
This monograph highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, influential role. It suggests seven steps the military might take to better advance and defend U.S. interests in South Asia, the Middle East, and Asia at large. Washington should intensify involvement in South Asia and become more influential with the governments there. Given the area's potential for violence, it should also shape part of the U.S. military to meet potential crises. |

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