Jordan R. Reimer

Overview

Commentary

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  Iran Claws Back Its Regional Influence

  Last year, Iran faced protests at home as well as in Iraq and Lebanon, where thousands rallied against Tehran's regional hegemony. But with its recent machinations and the fallout over the killing of Soleimani, Iran has succeeded in changing the regional conversation.

  Jan 17, 2020 The World Post

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  The Arab Spring in the Upside-Down

  Where the original Arab Spring protests removed authoritarian leaders, the current demonstrators in Iraq and Lebanon are trying to topple popularly elected governments. This could have dramatic implications for the future of representative democracy in the Middle East.

  Nov 21, 2019 The World Post

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  No Need to Wait for Congress to Address Mass Shootings

  After three mass shootings in the span of a week left 53 wounded and 34 dead, pressure is mounting on Congress to respond with legislation to restrict access to guns and ammunition. But there is no need to wait for new laws. There are steps that can be taken immediately that evidence suggests could help prevent attacks or reduce the death toll from them.

  Aug 23, 2019 The Hill

Publications

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  Report

  Could the Houthis Be the Next Hizballah? Iranian Proxy Development in Yemen and the Future of the Houthi Movement

  The authors analyze the prospect that Iran will further invest in Yemen's Houthis and develop them into an enduring proxy group. The authors examine the history, current relations and trajectory, and possible future of the Houthi-Iran relationship.

  Jul 13, 2020

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  Report

  Right-Sizing Marine Corps Intermediate Supply Units: A Staffing Model and Proposed Process Improvements

  The authors present a methodology to determine optimal personnel capacity for Marine Corps intermediate-level supply accounts and other measures to help these accounts work more effectively and efficiently to meet supported units' needs.

  Oct 14, 2019

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  Report

  America's Pacific Island Allies: The Freely Associated States and Chinese Influence

  The Freely Associated States -- the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau -- have been the subject of increasing Chinese influence. The authors examine the implications of these activities for defense and foreign policy interests of the United States.

  Aug 6, 2019

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  Research Brief

  Building an Effective and Practical National Approach to Terrorism Prevention

  RAND researchers examined past U.S. countering violent extremism and terrorism prevention efforts and explored options to strengthen them. They found that current capabilities are relatively limited and future efforts must build trust to succeed.

  Feb 14, 2019

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  Practical Terrorism Prevention: Executive Summary

  Researchers examined past U.S. countering violent extremism and terrorism prevention efforts and explored options to strengthen them. This document summarizes findings from the main report.

  Feb 14, 2019

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  Practical Terrorism Prevention: Reexamining U.S. National Approaches to Addressing the Threat of Ideologically Motivated Violence

  Researchers examined past U.S. countering violent extremism and terrorism prevention efforts and explored options to strengthen them. They found that current capabilities are relatively limited and that future efforts must build trust to succeed.

  Feb 14, 2019