Military Equipment

North Korea
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North Korea Holds Most of the Cards in Nuclear Negotiations with U.S.
Soo W. Kim @mllesookim
Dec 20, 2019
Nikkei
North Korea has been reminding the United States that the window to negotiate a nuclear deal is closing. Pyongyang will likely continue trying to force Washington's hand into a deal that allows North Korea to keep its weapons while still reaping economic and political concessions.
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Libya
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Can Anything Stop the Flow of Advanced Weapons into Libya?
Nathan Vest
Dec 13, 2019
Defense One
Weapons proliferation has been a security concern for Libya and its neighbors since the revolution of 2011. If foreign arms transfers into Libya aren't reduced, the country's security situation will continue to deteriorate, giving militant groups a chance to increase their lethality and further destabilize the region.
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Artificial Intelligence
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AI for Peace
Patrick Roberts
Dec 13, 2019
War on the Rocks
The United States should apply lessons from the 70-year history of governing nuclear technology by building a framework for governing AI military technology. An AI for Peace program should articulate the dangers of this new technology, principles to manage the dangers, and a structure to shape the incentives for other states.
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Nuclear Deterrence
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Understanding Iran's Nuclear Escalation Strategy
Eric Brewer, Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Dec 12, 2019
War on the Rocks
Throughout 2019, Iran has gradually reduced its compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. What are its goals in doing this? Why has it adopted this strategy? And perhaps most importantly, how far does Iran intend to go?
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Nuclear Deterrence
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Return of Nuclear Doomsday
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Dec 12, 2019
The Hill
Elder statesmen are again warning of nuclear dangers. But have they risen? Maybe, but they remain only faint echoes of Cold War era risks, creating an opportunity to deliberately and carefully take steps to avoid future risks.
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Fighter Aircraft
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B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Handy, but It May Not Be the Perfect Fit
Carl Rhodes @CarlRhodes
Dec 2, 2019
The Australian
Some in the Australian defence community have called for significant changes to the Australian Defence Force structure in response to changing global strategic conditions. Before Australia considers any new long-range strike capabilities, an analysis of alternatives that examines both cost and capability is essential.
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Nuclear Deterrence
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U.S. Economic War on China Weakens Nuclear North Korea, Too
Soo W. Kim @mllesookim
Oct 18, 2019
Nikkei Asian Review
An effective way to bend North Korea toward denuclearization may be exerting consistent and targeted pressure on China. Diminishing Beijing's relevance isn't a cure-all. But it could pierce Kim's illusion of invincibility and place him in a bind to make some concessions.
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Submarines
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Nuclear Subs Idea Worth Floating
John Birkler, Robert Murphy
Oct 1, 2019
The Australian
Whether Australia should operate and maintain nuclear-propelled attack submarines has been debated for years. While controversial to some, the option of nuclear subs in Australia's future fleet may be a useful alternative given trends in the country's security environment.
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Wargaming
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A Wargame at RAND Puts Teen Girls in Command
Aug 20, 2019
RAND analysts developed and hosted a wargame to help young women learn firsthand about national security. It's a lesson in strategy, in the hard realities behind news headlines, but also in agility and resilience. In that, it's not so far removed from the daily life of a teenage girl.
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Taiwan
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Making Sense of U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Aug 9, 2019
Institut Montaigne
Why does the U.S. sell arms to Taiwan? And what is the impact on the cross-Strait military balance? Taiwan's arms purchase reflects a continuing concern over Beijing's military intentions; a balancing of operational and political considerations; a commitment by the United States to ensure that Taiwan can defend itself; and an American refusal to “stand down” in the face of China's aggressive behavior and coercion of Indo-Pacific democracies.
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India
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Kashmir's Democracy—and the World's
Jonah Blank
Aug 8, 2019
The Atlantic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi just changed the status of the restive Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This may be the most important event in an enormously volatile part of the world since the end of the last century, with repercussions that will extend far beyond Kashmir itself.
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Extracurricular Activities
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Youth Sports, Autonomous Vehicles, Mental Health: RAND Weekly Recap
Jul 19, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on why low-income children aren't playing sports, who's liable when autonomous vehicles get hacked, supporting children with mental health issues, and more.
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North Korea
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Why U.S. Negotiators Face a Tough Task After the Trump-Kim DMZ Meeting
Naoko Aoki @naokoaoki
Jul 15, 2019
The National Interest
Denuclearization talks between the United States and North Korea may be under time constraints tied to America's next presidential election. This further complicates the task facing U.S. negotiators, who seek to reach a deal that endures beyond 2020.
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North Korea
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How Trump Reset U.S.–North Korea Relations
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Jul 2, 2019
The Hill
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the DMZ may lead to follow-on talks. But the success of future negotiations depends on Kim actually taking action to denuclearize.
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Nuclear Deterrence
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Iran, School Discipline, North Korea: RAND Weekly Recap
Jun 21, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on the costs of U.S.–Iran confrontation, discipline reform in America's schools, why the North Korea problem is bigger than nukes, and more.
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Iran
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A Post-2020 U.S. Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai, Elisa Catalano Ewers
Jun 20, 2019
Foreign Policy
Now that the United States is out of the Iran nuclear deal, signing back on will not be as simple or as practical as some may hope. Too much has happened since it was first inked in 2015. With the political landscape in Tehran and Washington still taking shape, those who want to return to some kind of deal should start planning.
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Systemic Risk in the Broad Economy

Turkey's Nationalist Course and How It Affects U.S.-Turkish Relations

Artificial Intelligence and the Manufacturing of Reality

Australia's Fires: Respond Now, but Also Measure Toll on People for the Future

Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure

The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Children Cope with Trauma: A School-Based Intervention

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Military Equipment

North Korea Holds Most of the Cards in Nuclear Negotiations with U.S.

Can Anything Stop the Flow of Advanced Weapons into Libya?

AI for Peace

Understanding Iran's Nuclear Escalation Strategy

Return of Nuclear Doomsday

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Handy, but It May Not Be the Perfect Fit

U.S. Economic War on China Weakens Nuclear North Korea, Too

Nuclear Subs Idea Worth Floating

A Wargame at RAND Puts Teen Girls in Command

Making Sense of U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

Kashmir's Democracy—and the World's

Youth Sports, Autonomous Vehicles, Mental Health: RAND Weekly Recap

Why U.S. Negotiators Face a Tough Task After the Trump-Kim DMZ Meeting

How Trump Reset U.S.–North Korea Relations

Iran, School Discipline, North Korea: RAND Weekly Recap

A Post-2020 U.S. Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal?

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