Sarah Harting

Overview

Commentary

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  Deadly Delay: Every Second Counts in Missile Defense

  The false alarm about a ballistic missile attack on Hawaii raises important questions. How much warning time would the public get before a missile hit? And how should the system be improved?

  Jan 24, 2018 The Hill

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  Exposing Russia's Covert Actions

  It is paramount that U.S. and European officials and the people of Ukraine understand the true situation on the ground and the extent of covert Russian operations in eastern Ukraine.

  Apr 29, 2014 U.S. News & World Report

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  Can You Hear Libya Now?

  The U.S. and its allies could help Libyans communicate with the outside world by deploying cellphone base stations on aircraft or tethered balloons, write Dan Gonzales and Sarah Harting.

  Mar 5, 2011 New York Times

Publications

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  Baselining Defense Acquisition

  In support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) efforts to improve mission effectiveness and efficiency, this report identifies DoD government functions for procurement and acquisition, estimating their costs at between $29 billion and $38 billion.

  Nov 20, 2019

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  Estimating Potential Savings in Department of Defense Activities

  There is a push to make the U.S. government run like the private sector. Alternatives to this approach that attempt to account for the complexity and uniqueness of the U.S. Department of Defense are presented in this report.

  Feb 11, 2019

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  Promoting Joint Warfighting Proficiency: The Role of Doctrine in Preparing Airmen for Joint Operations

  This report describes the differences and similarities between Air Force and joint doctrine and identifies ways to increase doctrinal alignment. It also evaluates the potential role of doctrine in increasing airmen's joint warfighting proficiency.

  Aug 16, 2018

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  Exploring Cyber Security Policy Options in Australia

  RAND conducted a cyber security exercise in Canberra, Australia to explore opportunities to improve cyber security, assess the implications of possible solutions, and inform Australia's next national Cyber Security Strategy.

  Aug 7, 2017

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  A Framework for Exploring Cybersecurity Policy Options

  RAND conducted two discovery games to explore possible solutions for improving cybersecurity, assess their implications, and develop an initial framework to support debate and inform decisions regarding cybersecurity policies and practices.

  Nov 23, 2016

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  Designing Unmanned Systems with Greater Autonomy: Using a Federated, Partially Open Systems Architecture Approach

  Many current unmanned systems (UxSs) employ different communication systems and have limited autonomy, which limit information sharing with warfighters and other UxSs. This report identifies ways to address these limitations.

  Sep 17, 2014

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  DoD and Commercial Advanced Waveform Developments and Programs with Multiple Nunn-McCurdy Breaches, Volume 5

  Compares aspects of the Joint Tactical Radio System network domain program with similar elements for the commercial long-term evolution waveform and analyzes acquisition programs that have repeatedly exceeded certain cost thresholds.

  Aug 25, 2014

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  Armed and Dangerous? UAVs and U.S. Security

  RAND researchers examined whether armed drones are transformative weapons, how dangerous their proliferation will be, and whether U.S. use of these weapons can shape a broader set of international norms that discourage their misuse by others.

  Apr 7, 2014

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  Improving Interagency Information Sharing Using Technology Demonstrations: The Legal Basis for Using New Sensor Technologies for Counterdrug Operations Along the U.S. Border

  Summarizes the legal and policy authorities and restrictions that pertain to Department of Defense (DoD) counterdrug operations, particularly information sharing and technology demonstrations between federal government agencies.

  Mar 18, 2014

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  Risking NATO: Testing the Limits of the Alliance in Afghanistan

  NATO's success in Afghanistan -- or lack thereof -- will have significant implications for the alliance itself; failure to address the long and daunting list of related challenges would risk the alliance's long-term success and sustainability.

  Nov 11, 2010

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  Meeting America's Security Challenges Beyond Iraq: A Conference Report

  On December 4, 2007, the RAND Corporation and the Center for Naval Analyses cohosted a conference at which members of the U.S. defense community discussed approaches to meeting the challenges of a demanding future security environment.

  Aug 11, 2008

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  Networked Forces in Stability Operations: 101st Airborne Division, 3/2 and 1/25 Stryker Brigades in Northern Iraq

  Compares three Army units that conducted stability operations in the same area in Iraq's northern provinces between 2003 and 2005: the 101st Airborne Division (ABD), the 3/2 Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT), and the 1/25 SBCT.

  Oct 15, 2007

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  Coping with Iran: Confrontation, Containment, or Engagement? A Conference Report

  In March 2007, the RAND Corporation held a public conference, ''Coping with Iran: Confrontation, Containment, or Engagement?'' to discuss policy options to address the Iranian challenge. This report summarizes remarks presented during the conference.

  Jul 17, 2007