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  • Global Security

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    Dealing with Global Hot Spots in Times of Domestic Upheaval

    The United States faces growing dangers of war in three parts of the globe: North Korea, Syria, and the South China Sea. How will it manage any—let alone all—of them, especially with political turmoil at the highest levels at home?

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    Aug 14, 2017

    Fox News Channel

    David C. Gompert

  • Military Acquisition and Procurement

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    Privatizing the Military Unlikely to Be a Viable Solution in Afghanistan

    Operational contractors are now an entrenched part of the Department of Defense’s total force and are here to stay. But replacing U.S. military personnel with contractors is not likely to be a militarily effective solution for the Afghanistan problem.

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    Aug 14, 2017

    The National Interest

    Molly Dunigan

  • North Korea

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    The North Korea Standoff: Have We Been Here Before?

    How the United States responded to China's nuclear weapons program last century can provide lessons for today's debate about North Korea. For instance, the conclusion that the only option is deterrence is still sound.

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    Aug 14, 2017

    Newsweek

    James A. Thomson @thomson0145

  • Arms Proliferation and Control

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    How Did North Korea Get Its Nuclear Capabilities So Far So Fast?

    The recent North Korean missile tests and other provocations have sent shock waves through the global national security community and heightened tensions throughout the region. How has North Korea increased its missile capabilities so dramatically in such a short period of time?

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    Aug 14, 2017

    U.S. News & World Report

    Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein

  • Nation Building

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    Islamic State 2.0

    Many of Iraq's Sunnis are frustrated with the slow pace of reconstruction and a Baghdad government they consider too friendly to Iran. The U.S. needs to shift from supporting military operations in cities such as Mosul to helping the Iraqi government better address political grievances. Failure risks sowing the seeds of ISIS's resurgence.

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    Aug 10, 2017

    The Wall Street Journal

    Seth G. Jones

  • Nuclear Deterrence

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    Contain, Deter, Transform: A Winning Strategy on North Korea

    North Korea's missile tests and reported progress in nuclear warhead design have produced a volatile new urgency in U.S. policy. Contain, deter, and transform isn't a radical solution, but it's one that has worked before. This approach could preserve U.S. interests while avoiding war.

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    Aug 9, 2017

    The Hill

    Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr, Michael Johnson

  • Security Cooperation

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    Lowdown on Pyeongtaek Garrison

    Camp Humphreys will become the major U.S. base in Korea. In terms of North Korean threats, the camp is roughly 100 kilometers from the Demilitarized Zone. Some North Korean ballistic missiles could cause damage at Camp Humphreys if it's targeted.

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    Aug 8, 2017

    The Korea Times

    Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett

  • Al Qaida

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    Will Al Qaeda Make a Comeback?

    Al Qaeda's revival will likely hinge on its ability to take advantage of opportunities such as the withdrawal of counterterrorism forces from key battlefields, more revolt in the Middle East, U.S. or European policies that feed the perception of Muslim oppression, or the rise of a charismatic jihadist leader.

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    Aug 7, 2017

    Foreign Affairs

    Seth G. Jones

  • Missile Defense

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    Why THAAD Is Needed in Korea

    As the threat from North Korea has been developing over the last 30 years, the U.S. has responsibly deployed missile defenses in Korea to protect its forces and South Koreans. Today, North Korea's medium- and intermediate-range missiles require a defense able to handle higher missile re-entry speeds like the THAAD system.

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    Aug 7, 2017

    The Korea Times

    Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett

  • International Diplomacy

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    In Its Relations with Russia, Can the U.S. Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?

    A U.S. policy of unremitting hostility toward Russia won't command domestic support or secure European backing. Neither will a policy of comprehensive collaboration. Washington needs to confront Moscow where necessary and cooperate where possible.

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    Aug 6, 2017

    U.S. News & World Report

    James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins

  • Military Acquisition and Procurement

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    Is It a Good Idea to Privatize the War in Afghanistan?

    The CEO of the Blackwater Corporation has suggested that the U.S. should privatize the war in Afghanistan, and the administration is reportedly giving it some thought. It is important not to dismiss this plan categorically, but to consider it on the merits. Doing so highlights the risks of such a plan.

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    Aug 4, 2017

    Newsweek

    S. Rebecca Zimmerman

  • United States

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    RAND's Summer Reading List for Congress

    Hill staffers can make the most of the Congressional recess with this list of must-read research and commentary on the policy issues they will be addressing this fall.

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    Aug 4, 2017

  • Global Climate Change

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    When It Comes to Climate, Look for Vulnerabilities in Policy, Not Science

    Federal policymakers have picked up on the concept of red teaming — actively seeking out one's own vulnerabilities. While red teaming may not make sense for climate science, it does offer great benefits when weighing climate policy options.

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    Aug 4, 2017

    The Hill

    Benjamin Lee Preston @bl_preston, Nicholas E. Burger, et al.

  • Visual Arts

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    Why the Walls of RAND Are Filled with Contemporary Art

    RAND's art collection is part of a culture that, not dissimilar to the art world, fosters creativity, inquisitiveness, and thinking outside the box.

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    Aug 3, 2017

  • Middle East

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    State Competition, Not Sectarianism, Key Driver of Middle East Politics

    Sectarianism is real and dangerous in the Middle East, but the region is more complicated. The next leaders in Iran and Saudi Arabia, under pressure from youthful populations and worsening economic challenges, may no longer see value in a costly sectarian agenda.

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    Aug 3, 2017

    Axios

    Dalia Dassa Kaye

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