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RAND Support for the National Defense Strategy
Apr 29, 2020

RAND thought leaders and analysts have helped U.S. defense leaders prepare and execute the National Defense Strategy. This brief describes RAND's contributions to shaping the 2018 NDS, as well as ongoing contributions to Defense Department efforts.
Understanding Russia's Hostile Measures and How to Counter Them
Jan 7, 2020

Russia has used hostile measures to sow disorder, weaken democratic institutions, and undermine NATO cohesion. But it also has a long track record of strategic shortfalls and even ineptitude. Exploring opportunities to deter, prevent, and counter Russia's behavior is critical in both the gray zone and conventional war.
Army Fires Capabilities for 2025 and Beyond
Dec 3, 2019

What types of capabilities will Army field artillery need in future operations between now and the early 2030s? An examination of several scenarios helps determine threats that field artillery units will encounter.

Iraq's Vote to Expel U.S. Troops Is Iran's True Victory
Jan 6, 2020

If American soldiers are ejected from Iraq, the consequences may be far-reaching and damaging to U.S. strategic interests. What options remain to reset the relationship between Washington and Baghdad?
Searching for Truth: Q&A with Jennifer Kavanagh
Jun 26, 2019

Jennifer Kavanagh, director of RAND Arroyo Center's Strategy, Doctrine, and Resources program and senior political scientist, helps lead RAND's work on Truth Decay, the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life. In this interview, she discusses her latest research on how news presentation has changed over time and across platforms.
An Inside Look at Life in the Army's Junior Ranks
Oct 31, 2018

History records the names of generals, not of the privates filling out supply forms, cleaning out trucks, or huffing through another training exercise. But those privates keep the U.S. Army running. RAND research provides their unfiltered take on life in the ranks.