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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.
What Makes U.S. Military Interventions Successful?
Apr 1, 2019
An analysis of 145 U.S. military interventions identifies the factors that have made them more or less successful at achieving their political objectives. They were successful 63 percent of the time, but levels of success have declined over time as the United States has pursued more ambitious goals. Before intervening, planners should carefully match strategy with political objectives.

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.