Imagery Intelligence

Urban Warfare

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Civilian Casualties: Lessons from the Battle for Raqqa
The United States' emphasis on minimizing civilian harm in Raqqa, Syria, was quite clear and strong up and down the chain of command. But the way in which the U.S. military waged war in Raqqa too often undercut that commitment. The Pentagon asked RAND to find out what happened.
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Jul 1, 2022

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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The Most Popular RAND Research of 2021
As another extraordinary year draws to a close, we continue to believe that objective, nonpartisan research and analysis has a key role to play in navigating what continues to be a difficult time. Here are the 10 research projects that resonated most with rand.org readers in 2021.
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Dec 22, 2021
Imagery Intelligence

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The Uyghurs, Getting the World Vaccinated, Policing in America: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on China's disappeared Uyghurs, how the United States can help get the rest of the world vaccinated, what's next for policing in America, and more.
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May 7, 2021
Imagery Intelligence

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China's Disappeared Uyghurs: What Satellite Images Reveal
At least one million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have vanished into a sprawling network of camps and prisons in China's far west. Satellite images show brightly lit compounds, wall after wall of barbed wire, and a sudden rush to build what appear to be fortified preschools.
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Apr 29, 2021
Space Science and Technology

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Mert Davies: All-Star Pioneer of the Cosmos
Merton Davies spent his early years using satellite imagery to spy on terrestrial targets. His work led to the first successful reconnaissance satellite, Corona. Later, he used deep-space photographs to map the planets in our solar system.
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Jan 5, 2018
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Why We Didn't Get the Picture
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Feb 1, 2004
Washington Post
Bruce Berkowitz
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Intelligence in the Information Age; Spy Data For Sale
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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Apr 8, 2001
Newsday
Kevin M. O'Connell

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While neurodivergent diagnoses are not automatically disqualifying from Army service, any new recruit who reveals a diagnosis jumps through hoops to serve. Some described having to prove that their diagnoses do not impede their ability to serve, which puts the burden on an eighteen-year-old to prove a negative for which the Army has no assessment criteria.

Cortney Weinbaum

Senior Management Scientist

Source: Modern War Institute (West Point)

Indefinite deployment and inadequate rest and rotation, due to a shortage of soldiers, mean that Russian soldiers endure prolonged exposure to combat stress, which intensifies feelings of resentment and helplessness.

Dara Massicot

Senior Policy Researcher

Source: The Economist

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Imagery Intelligence

Civilian Casualties: Lessons from the Battle for Raqqa

The Most Popular RAND Research of 2021

The Uyghurs, Getting the World Vaccinated, Policing in America: RAND Weekly Recap

China's Disappeared Uyghurs: What Satellite Images Reveal

Mert Davies: All-Star Pioneer of the Cosmos

Why We Didn't Get the Picture

Intelligence in the Information Age; Spy Data For Sale

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