Deterring Putin in Eastern Europe
After having gone years without a significant threat from Russia, NATO leaders and legislatures now may be recognizing that the security environment has changed and that the more comfortable political status quo is gone. But if NATO were to decide to stand firmly together, conflict in Europe may be deterred and strategic stability restored.
Dec 16, 2021 The RAND Blog
Stop Putin's Next Invasion Before It Starts
The U.S. needs to consider stationing forces in Eastern Europe to support its commitment to protect the independence of the Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania against Russian aggression. If not, and Russia invades, the options available to this or a future U.S. president are stark.
Mar 20, 2015 U.S. News & World Report
A Dispatch from the Ukrainian Front
If Putin sought advice about what NATO is thinking, his Russian Western Front Military commander might say that given its current political indecisiveness and lack of military readiness, NATO lacks the capability to launch a credible intervention, but they should watch for changes in the alliance posture.
Sep 5, 2014 U.S. News & World Report
Defeating the Islamic State: Crafting a Regional Approach
While ISIL may achieve temporary tactical gains from declaring the caliphate, it made the strategic error of declaring all other Sunni political actors illegitimate. This may provide an opening to build a coalition that can create and implement a regional strategy to attack ISIL.
Jul 22, 2014 warontherocks.com
U.S., China and an Unthinkable War
Although the China-U.S. agenda is jammed with pressing issues, time must be found to improve procedures and channels to defuse crises and avert military miscalculation. Political leaders should not wait for a crisis before scrutinizing war-fighting plans and insisting on ones that strengthen, not weaken, stability.
Aug 26, 2013 Los Angeles Times
Escalation Cause: How the Pentagon's New Strategy Could Trigger War with China
Aug 5, 2013 Foreign Policy
Karzai's Second Term a Test for International Community
Afghan President Hamid Karzai begins his second term with his country on the brink of chaos. To establish control, two major elements of reform are necessary, writes Terrence Kelly.
Nov 2, 2009 RAND.org
Timing is Everything
Published commentary by RAND staff: A Tool for Democracy Could Use Some Help by Robert Hunter
Aug 13, 2005 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Contrary to Some Journalistic Snap Judgments, the Iraqi Elections Were Not a Victory for a Theocracy Controlled by Iran
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Feb 20, 2005 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Forum: What's a 'Just War' These Days?
As we move from theory toward practice, Terrence K. Kelly re-examines the standards for an era of prolific weapons of mass destruction.
Feb 16, 2003 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette