Report
U.S. Resourcing to National Security Interests in Latin America and the Caribbean in the Context of Adversary Activities in the Region
The authors assess the sufficiency of resources available to pursue U.S. national security objectives in the Western Hemisphere and describe the activities and investments of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.
Apr 28, 2022
Tool
Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices
Hedgemony is a wargame designed to teach U.S. defense professionals how different strategies could affect key planning factors in the trade space at the intersection of force development, force management, force posture, and force employment.
Sep 21, 2020
Report
Tracking and Disrupting the Illicit Antiquities Trade with Open Source Data
The sale of illicit goods provides an important funding source for terrorist organizations, organized crime, and rogue states. The authors of this report use open-source data to examine these networks and guide future policy to disrupt the trade.
May 12, 2020
Report
Manpower Alternatives to Enhance Total Force Capabilities: Could New Forms of Reserve Service Help Alleviate Military Shortfalls?
Changes in employment stability, family structure, and economic pressures have created challenges for the U.S. military reserve component. Modifying assumptions about Reserve duty can improve recruitment, performance, development, and retention.
Sep 11, 2019
Report
Main Command Post-Operational Detachments (MCP-ODs) and Division Headquarters Readiness
Researchers identify the effects of Focus Area Review Group II headquarters design and its new unit type -- the Main Command Post--Operational Detachment -- on division headquarters readiness.
Jun 3, 2019
Report
A Developmental Approach to Building Sustainable Security-Sector Capacity in Africa
In this report, RAND researchers analyze options and recommend changes to improve the sustainability of security sector assistance in African partner nations, deriving insights from the development community.
Sep 13, 2018
Research Brief
Reforming Security Sector Assistance for Africa
U.S. security-sector assistance has a mixed record in Africa. RAND experts offer recommendations to promote the success of such assistance in Africa. The recommendations focus on strategies, programs, and their assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
Sep 13, 2018
Report
Review of Army Total Force Policy Implementation
This report reviews the implementation of the Army's Total Force Policy. The Army has made progress in integrating the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve, but budget constraints have limited implementation.
Oct 24, 2017
Report
Past and Future: Insights for Reserve Component Use
Documents the background information, research, and analysis RAND was asked to provide in support of a comprehensive Department of Defense Review of the roles and missions of the Reserve Components.
Dec 13, 2004
Report
Attracting "Cutting-Edge" Skills Through Reserve Component Participation
Examines five new ideas for attracting personnel with complex, hard-to-train, skills into the Reserve Component.
2003