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Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on preventing escalation of the war in Ukraine, how racial bias compounds over time, why the Navy should stick with its mine-hunting dolphins, and more.
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Jul 29, 2022

Military Budgets and Defense Spending

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Why It Makes Sense to Keep Mine-Hunting Dolphins on the Navy's Payroll
Mine-hunting dolphins—none of whom have ever been harmed by a mine—make the seas safer for naval ships and other vessels. Yet budget cuts could spell the end of the program that trains them.
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Jul 22, 2022
Scott Savitz
Media Literacy

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China-Pakistan Partnership, Media Literacy, Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the China-Pakistan partnership in light of the Taliban's rise to power, media literacy education, parenting from prison, and more.
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Sep 24, 2021
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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The Hidden Potential of NATO's Gator Navies
Improving U.S.-European amphibious interoperability would bolster the alliance's defense posture in a non-provocative manner that complements recent moves in land forces. The 2017 Summit in Brussels presents an opportunity to refine allied ground posture while adding this maritime dimension.
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Mar 17, 2017
Gregory DeMarco, Gene Germanovich @geneDC
United States Navy

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Egypt's Suez Canal: An Attenuated Lifeline
The U.S. Navy has enjoyed the luxury of being able to transit the Suez Canal without hindrance for decades. However, the risk of losing access — perhaps quickly and unexpectedly — should inform Navy strategic and operational planning.
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Sep 14, 2016
Scott Savitz, Paul DeLuca
United States Navy

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Transforming 'Distributed Lethality' Strategy into Action
Distributed lethality offers a more offensive approach to using naval surface forces as potential adversaries acquire naval capabilities designed to control the sea. Translating the concept into action has implications for Navy operations, logistics, finances, and overall strategy.
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Feb 8, 2016
Katie Jacobson
Data Analysis

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How Do We Deal with a Flood of Data?
Despite the value of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, the amount of data they generate has become overwhelming. If the Navy does not change the way it processes information, it will reach an ISR “tipping point”—as soon as 2016.
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Jun 23, 2014
Isaac R. Porche III, Bradley Wilson, et al.
Sleep

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Quality Sleep at Sea
The U.S. Navy may be waking up to something sleep experts have known for a long time: that people function best when they follow their natural sleep rhythms.
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May 8, 2014
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Regina A. Shih @ReginaShih
Naval Warfare

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How to Avert a Sea Catastrophe with China
The United States should propose and pursue an East Asian maritime partnership, inviting to join all states that share its interest in assured access and passage, writes David Gompert.
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May 9, 2013
David C. Gompert
Military Strategy

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Will Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz?
Just by threatening to close the Strait, Iran increases pressure on the U.S. to restrain Israel from attacking Iran. Other key players—including major oil importers such as China, Japan, and India—would be reluctant to support military action because of heavy dependence on Persian Gulf oil, writes Alireza Nader.
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Oct 2, 2012
Alireza Nader

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United States Navy

Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap

Why It Makes Sense to Keep Mine-Hunting Dolphins on the Navy's Payroll

China-Pakistan Partnership, Media Literacy, Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap

The Hidden Potential of NATO's Gator Navies

Egypt's Suez Canal: An Attenuated Lifeline

Transforming 'Distributed Lethality' Strategy into Action

How Do We Deal with a Flood of Data?

Quality Sleep at Sea

How to Avert a Sea Catastrophe with China

Will Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz?

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