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China's Military Aid Is Probably Less Than You Think
Jul 26, 2022

The first comprehensive assessment of Chinese military aid shows that China's $560 million total during 2013–2018 pales in comparison to the U.S. total of over $35 billion in the same period. This should offer advantages in the intensifying U.S.-China strategic competition.
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Potential Pathways to Russian Escalation Against NATO
Jul 26, 2022

A Russia-NATO war is far from an inevitable outcome of the current conflict in Ukraine. U.S. and allied policymakers should be concerned with specific pathways and potential triggers, but they need not operate under the assumption that every action will entail acute escalation risks.
Commentary
Embracing Intrinsic Cultural Advantages in Innovation
Jul 15, 2022

The United States has long enjoyed the benefits of novel technology, but it could lose ground soon as other countries advance. Could it be time for the United States to embrace the advantages in innovation that it holds relative to near-peers like China?
Commentary
Obstacles to Lasting Peace Between Ukraine and Russia
Jul 7, 2022

The current situation in Ukraine suggests that neither side will be able to achieve a decisive military victory that settles the disputes that led to the war. Ukraine and Russia theoretically could reach an agreement to stop the fighting, but the politics between the two sides and centuries of confrontational history do not suggest a lasting peace.
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The Economic Returns of Foreign Language Learning
Jul 7, 2022

If just 10 percent more students in the United Kingdom mastered Arabic, Mandarin, French, or Spanish, the economic returns could be measured in billions of British pounds. Removing the language barrier reduces trade costs.

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RAND periodically sends alerts and newsletters to update Congress on highlights of recent work about international affairs.

Competing Against Russia
May 28, 2019

The House Foreign Affairs Committee recently held a hearing on countering a resurgent Russia, and legislation has been introduced that seeks to address Moscow's destabilizing activities. What policies could the United States adopt to stress Russia’s military, its economy, or the regime's political standing at home and abroad?
In Case You Missed It: Russia and China in the Middle East
May 23, 2019

The Middle East is important to Russia, China, and the United States because of its strategic location and vast energy resources. What are the United States' strengths in this new era of strategic competition?
In Case You Missed It: Policy Options for Navigating Potential Arctic Scenarios
May 21, 2019

RAND’s Abbie Tingstad discusses findings from a recent study on Coast Guard capability gaps in the Arctic. Researchers found gaps in three major areas: communications, domain awareness, and response abilities.
In Case You Missed It: The U.S.-European Partnership Since World War II
Apr 4, 2019

How has the relationship between the United States and Europe advanced U.S. and global security over the past 70 years? RAND's Christine Wormuth explains why NATO is still relevant today and why this relationship is critical to U.S. security now and in the future.
In Case You Missed It: Approaches to Counter Russian Social Media Influence
Apr 1, 2019

In this Congressional briefing, Elizabeth Bodine-Baron discusses different approaches and policy options to respond to the specific threat of Russian influence via disinformation spread on social media in the United States.
Considering National Security Policy in the 116th Congress
Mar 7, 2019

What are the biggest national security and international affairs policy issues facing the 116th Congress? RAND experts offer up insight on a variety of topics, including near peer competitors, rogue states and actors, military personnel, and more.
The Dawn of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Nov 8, 2018

As China continues to build relationships with the developing world through the Belt and Road Initiative, U.S. policymakers will be challenged with determining whether and how to encourage China to act as a cooperative partner.
In Case You Missed It: Current Trends in Terrorism and Illicit Finance
Oct 10, 2018

Terrorist organizations rely on funding in order to operate and achieve their objectives. It is important to keep these organizations from acquiring funds, and there are ways the United States and its partners can combat terrorist financing.
In Case You Missed It: Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis
Sep 21, 2018

RAND's Bryce Pardo discusses China's role in the production and supply of synthetic opioids and outlines some actions lawmakers can take to reduce this problem beyond traditional drug policy tools.
In Case You Missed It: Russian Nuclear Forces and Prospects for Arms Control
Aug 2, 2018

RAND's Austin Long discusses Russia's newest nuclear delivery systems and the current barriers to reaching an arms control negotiation.
Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors
Apr 13, 2018

What weapon systems and posture enhancements should Congress and the Defense Department consider to prepare the United States for potential conflict? David Ochmanek provides recommendations for revising U.S. forces and force planning.
In Case You Missed It: North Korea's Continuous Provocations
Aug 9, 2017

Bruce Bennett briefed congressional staff North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, China's role on the Korean Peninsula, and implications for U.S. policy.
In Case You Missed It: A Close Look at China's Relationship with North Korea
Jun 23, 2017

As North Korea's only formal ally, China is a crucial player in any effort by the U.S. to exert influence on Pyongyang. What is the potential for U.S.-China cooperation on the issue? RAND's Andrew Scobell recently testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
National Security Issues in the 115th Congress
May 30, 2017

RAND experts testify and answer questions for congressional staff on a variety of national security topics. For the 115th Congress , RAND offers insights into the Russian threat, China's military transformation, the Syrian conflict, and terrorism.
Managing U.S. Relations with Russia After Moscow's Meddling in the Election
Feb 6, 2017

RAND experts provide insights to policymakers on how to deter foreign cyberattacks, manage security risks with Russia, and counter Russian propaganda.
2016 Hill Highlights
Dec 15, 2016

In 2016, RAND experts conducted briefings on Capitol Hill, provided testimonies before congressional committees, hosted workshops, and published reports on some of the nation's most pressing issues, including health care for veterans, autonomous vehicles, NATO military posture, and cyber policy.
Russia's Firehose of Falsehood: Using New Technology to Spread Not-So-New Propoganda
Oct 5, 2016

To help further its national security goals, Russia regularly delivers false and misleading propaganda via the Internet and social media. What steps might U.S. policymakers take to counter this propaganda?
After Brexit, What's Next?
Jul 28, 2016

Now that British voters have opted to leave the European Union, how will Brexit affect the transatlantic alliance and future trade agreements with the United States?
In the Wake of Weapons Tests, How Stable is Kim's Regime?
May 25, 2016

In the months leading up to its first Workers' Party Congress since 1980, North Korea attempted missile tests and a nuclear weapons test in order to demonstrate Kim Jong-un's power. But many of these tests and his other initiatives were failures, raising serious questions about the true stability of his regime.
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Considerations for Policymakers
Jul 15, 2015

Now that the P5+1 and Iran have struck a deal on Tehran's nuclear program, what will the agreement mean for Congress, our broader strategy on Iran, and our allies and partners in the region? RAND researchers explore considerations for policymakers and what may be coming next.
Analyzing the Economic Costs of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Jun 8, 2015

When examining the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the economic costs are often overlooked. Recently, RAND experts analyzed how both economies are harmed by the lack of a two-state solution and found that a significant peace dividend could be achieved if the conflict could be resolved.
What Might Follow a Potential Nuclear Agreement with Iran?
Apr 3, 2015

With the framework for an Iran nuclear deal in place, policymakers should consider what might happen in the days after a final deal is reached. RAND experts explore this issue, including Congress's role in implementing an agreement, regional responses, and implications for the nuclear nonproliferation regime.
Days After a Deal With Iran: Congress' Role in Implementing a Nuclear Agreement
Feb 9, 2015

Throughout the course of the nuclear negotiations between the P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany) and Iran, RAND experts have been engaged in a broad exercise to explore what the "Days After a Deal" might look like for a variety of actors and issues.
RAND.org's Redesign: New Homepage and Navigation Optimization for All Devices
Mar 20, 2014

RAND.org has been reimagined to make high quality research and insights more accessible to Hill staff like you. The new homepage and updated navigation optimize content delivery for your preferred device and place our most timely content at your fingertips.
RAND Study Evaluates Airpower Options for Syria Intervention
Sep 3, 2013

An examination of five options for U.S. and allied military intervention in the Syrian civil war using airpower warns that destroying or grounding the Syrian air force is operationally feasible but would have only marginal benefits for protecting civilians.

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Testimony

An Assessment of the Counter-ISIL Campaign: One Year after Mosul: Addendum

Linda Robinson
Document submitted August 24, 2015 as an addendum to testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on June 24, 2015.
An Assessment of the Counter-ISIL Campaign: One Year After Mosul

Linda Robinson
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on June 24, 2015.
The Terrorism Threat to the United States and Implications for Refugees

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence on June 24, 2015.
Historical Lessons for the Wars in Iraq and Syria

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa on April 30, 2015.
The Growing Strategic Threat of Radical Islamist Ideology

Rick Brennan, Jr.
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on February 12, 2015.
Defeating the Islamic State in Iraq

Ben Connable
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on September 17, 2014.
The Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviation Manufacturing

Keith Crane
Testimony presented before the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, Subcommittee on Aviation, Operations, Safety, and Security on July 31, 2014.
Back to the Future: The Resurgence of Salafi-Jihadists

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee on February 4, 2014.
Preparing for the Possibility of a North Korean Collapse

Bruce W. Bennett
Briefing presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on January 29, 2014.
The Role of Terrorism and Terror in Syria's Civil War

Brian Michael Jenkins
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade on November 20, 2013.
The Challenge of North Korean Biological Weapons

Bruce W. Bennett
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities on October 11, 2013.
The Terrorist Threat from Al Shabaab

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on October 3, 2013.
Re-Examining the Al Qa'ida Threat to the United States

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade on July 18, 2013.
Rouhani's Election: Regime Retrenchment in the Face of Pressure

Alireza Nader
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa on June 18, 2013.
The Threat of a Mumbai-Style Terrorist Attack in the United States

Brian Michael Jenkins
Testimony submitted before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence on June 12, 2013.
Lashkar-e Taiba and the Threat to the United States of a Mumbai-Style Attack

Jonah Blank
Testimony presented before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence on June 12, 2013.
The Terrorist Threat from Syria

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence on May 22, 2013.
The Relationship between Natural Resources and Tensions in China's Maritime Periphery

Lloyd Thrall
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 4, 2013.
Managing September 12th in Cyberspace: Presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats

Martin C. Libicki
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats on March 21, 2013.
After the Withdrawal: A Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Joint Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa and Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific on March 19, 2013.
Embassy Security: From The Outside In

William Young
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on November 15, 2012.
The Case for Expanding Assistance to the Syrian Opposition

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on August 1, 2012.
Iran's Human Rights Abuses

Alireza Nader
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on The Middle East and South Asia on September 22, 2011.
The Future of Al Qa'ida

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade on May 24, 2011.
Transitioning to Afghan-Led Counterinsurgency

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 10, 2011.

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2010 and prior

Considerations for the Use of Private Security Contractors in Future U.S. Military Deployments 2010

Molly Dunigan
Testimony submitted to the Commission on Wartime Contracting on June 18, 2010.
Potential Effects of Chinese Aerospace Capabilities on U.S. Air Force Operations 2010

Jeff Hagen
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 20, 2010.
The Development of China's Air Force Capabilities 2010

Roger Cliff
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 20, 2010.
Questions of Balance: The Shifting Cross-Strait Balance and Implications for the U.S. 2010

David A. Shlapak
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 18, 2010.
Stabilization from the Bottom Up 2010

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the Commission on Wartime Contracting on February 22, 2010.
Reconstructing Haiti 2010

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 28, 2010.
Iran Sanctions: Options, Opportunities, and Consequences 2009

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on December 15, 2009.
Examining U.S. Counterterrorism Priorities and Strategy Across Africa's Sahel Region 2009

Lianne Kennedy-Boudali
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on African Affairs on November 17, 2009.
The PLA Navy's "New Historic Missions": Expanding Capabilities for a Re-emergent Maritime Power 2009

Cortez A. Cooper III
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 11, 2009.
NATO After the Summit: Rebuilding Consensus 2009

Robert E. Hunter
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on European Affairs on May 6, 2009.
From Strategy to Implementation: The Future of the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship 2009

C. Christine Fair
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 5, 2009.
U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan 2009

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia on April 2, 2009.
Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan 2009

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on March 26, 2009.
Antecedents and Implications of the November 2008 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Attack Upon Several Targets in the Indian Mega-City of Mumbai 2009

C. Christine Fair
Testimony presented before the House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection on March 11, 2009.
Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan 2009

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee on February 26, 2009.
Does America Need A New Grand Strategy? 2008

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on July 15, 2008.
An Iraqi Modus Vivendi: How Would It Come About and What Would It Look Like? 2008

Terrence Kelly
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 3, 2008.
Getting Back on Track in Afghanistan 2008

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia on April 2, 2008.
Ungoverned Territories 2008

Angel Rabasa
Testimony presented before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on February 14, 2008.
International Perspectives on Interagency Reform 2008

Nora Bensahel
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on January 29, 2008.
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Assassination, Instability, and the Future of U.S. Policy 2008

C. Christine Fair
Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia on January 16, 2008.
The State of the Afghan Insurgency 2007

Seth G. Jones
Testimony presented before the Canadian Senate National Security and Defence Committee on December 10, 2007.
Negotiating with Iran 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on November 7, 2007.
Testimony before the French Commission on Defense and National Security 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Commission du Livre blanc sur la defense et la securite nationale, Paris, France, on October 25, 2007.
The Role of the Department of Defense in Provincial Reconstruction Teams 2007

Michelle Parker
Testimony presented before House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on September 5, 2007.
U.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on July 17, 2007.
A Comparative Evaluation of United Nations Peacekeeping 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight on June 13, 2007.
The Role of the Department of Defense in Provincial Reconstruction Teams 2007

Michelle Parker
Testimony presented before House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on September 5, 2007.
U.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on July 17, 2007.
A Comparative Evaluation of United Nations Peacekeeping 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight on June 13, 2007.
Two Years After Andijan: Assessing the Past and Thinking Towards the Future 2007

Olga Oliker
Testimony presented before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe on May 18, 2007.
Iraqi Security Forces: Defining Challenges and Assessing Progress 2007

Olga Oliker
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on March 28, 2007.
Ending Afghanistan's Civil War 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on March 8, 2007.
Ending Afghanistan's Civil War 2007

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee on January 30, 2007.
Islam and the West: Searching for Common Ground: The Terrorist Threat and the Counter-Terrorism Effort 2006

Bruce Hoffman
Testimony presented to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 18, 2006.
The Use of the Internet by Islamic Extremists 2006

Bruce Hoffman
Testimony presented to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, on May 4, 2006.
Trends in the United Kingdom’s Naval Shipbuilding Industrial Base: Lessons for the United States 2006

John F. Schank
Testimony presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Seapower on April 6, 2006.
Advances Underway in China’s Defense Industries 2006

Roger Cliff
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on March 16, 2006.
Combating Al Qaeda and the Militant Islamic Threat 2006

Bruce Hoffman
Testimony presented to the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities on February 16, 2006.
Challenges to China’s Internal Security Strategy 2006

Murray Scot Tanner
Testimony presented to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on February 3, 2006.
Moderate and Radical Islam 2005

Angel Rabasa
Testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee Defense Review Terrorism and Radical Islam Gap Panel on November 3, 2005.
Does Our Counter-Terrorism Strategy Match the Threat? 2005

Bruce Hoffman
Testimony presented before the House International Relations Committee, Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation on September 29, 2005.
China’s Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance 2005

Roger Cliff
Testimony presented before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on September 15, 2005.
Accelerating Economic Progress in Iraq 2005

Keith Crane
Testimony presented to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on July 20, 2005.
China and Globalization 2005

William H. Overholt
Testimony presented to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on May 19, 2005.
Chinese Government Responses to Rising Social Unrest 2005

Murray Scot Tanner
Testimony presented to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on April 14, 2005.
Emerging Threats to National Security 2005

Gregory F. Treverton
Testimony presented to the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on February 2, 2005.
The Hong Kong Legislative Election of September 12, 2004: Assessment and Implications 2004

William H. Overholt
This document has been superseded by a newer version.
U.S. Policy Toward Southeast Europe: Unfinished Business in the Balkans 2004

James Dobbins
Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on July 14, 2004.
Hong Kong at the Crossroads 2004

William H. Overholt
Testimony presented to the House Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific on June 23, 2004.
The Effect of Terrorist Attacks in Spain on Transatlantic Cooperation in the War on Terror 2004

James Dobbins
Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs on March 31, 2004.
A Fresh Start for Haiti? Charting Future U.S. Haitian Relations 2004

James Dobbins
Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotic Affairs on March 10, 2004.
Analyzing China’s Defense Industries and the Implications for Chinese Military Modernization 2004

Evan S. Medeiros
Testimony presented to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on February 6, 2004.
China's Economic and Political Impact on South Asia 2003

Rollie Lal
Testimony presented to the Commission on U.S.- China Economic and Security Review on December 4, 2003.
Next Steps in Iraq and Beyond 2003

James Dobbins
Testimony presented before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, on September 23, 2003.
The Baltic States and NATO Membership 2003

F. Stephen Larrabee
Testimony presented to the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on April 3, 2003.
The Future of NATO and Enlargement 2002

Thomas S. Szayna
Testimony for the Subcommittee on Europe of the Committee on International Relations, United States House of Representatives on April 17, 2002.
Southeast Asia After 9/11: Regional Trends and U.S. Interests 2001

Angel Rabasa
Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific House of Representatives Committee on International Relations on December 12, 2001.
Excerpts from the U.S.-China Security Review Commission Hearings 2001

Charles Wolf, Jr.
Testimony presented to the U.S.-China Security Review Commission Hearings on December 7, 2001.
Turkey, Greece, and the U.S. in a Changing Strategic Environment: Testimony Before the House International Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Europe 2001

Ian O. Lesser
Testimony presented before the House International Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Europe on June 13, 2001.
Protecting American Interests Abroad: U.S. Citizens, Businesses, and Non-Governmental Organizations 2001

Bruce Hoffman
Testimony presented to the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform on April 3, 2001.
The European Security and Defense Identity (ESDI) and American Interests 2000

F. Stephen Larrabee
Testimony presented at a hearing before the Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on European Affairs United States Senate on March 9, 2000.
Iran: Limits to Rapproachment 1999

Jerrold D. Green
Statement for the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs.
International Cooperation In Research and Development 1998

Caroline S. Wagner
Testimony before the Committee on Science, United States House of Representatives Hearing on International Science on March 25, 1998.

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2010 and prior

Considerations for the Use of Private Security Contractors in Future U.S. Military Deployments 2010

Potential Effects of Chinese Aerospace Capabilities on U.S. Air Force Operations 2010

The Development of China's Air Force Capabilities 2010

Questions of Balance: The Shifting Cross-Strait Balance and Implications for the U.S. 2010

Stabilization from the Bottom Up 2010

Reconstructing Haiti 2010

Iran Sanctions: Options, Opportunities, and Consequences 2009

Examining U.S. Counterterrorism Priorities and Strategy Across Africa's Sahel Region 2009

The PLA Navy's "New Historic Missions": Expanding Capabilities for a Re-emergent Maritime Power 2009

NATO After the Summit: Rebuilding Consensus 2009

From Strategy to Implementation: The Future of the U.S.-Pakistan Relationship 2009

U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan 2009

Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan 2009

Antecedents and Implications of the November 2008 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Attack Upon Several Targets in the Indian Mega-City of Mumbai 2009

Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan 2009

Does America Need A New Grand Strategy? 2008

An Iraqi Modus Vivendi: How Would It Come About and What Would It Look Like? 2008

Getting Back on Track in Afghanistan 2008

Ungoverned Territories 2008

International Perspectives on Interagency Reform 2008

U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Assassination, Instability, and the Future of U.S. Policy 2008

The State of the Afghan Insurgency 2007

Negotiating with Iran 2007

Testimony before the French Commission on Defense and National Security 2007

The Role of the Department of Defense in Provincial Reconstruction Teams 2007

U.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis 2007

A Comparative Evaluation of United Nations Peacekeeping 2007

The Role of the Department of Defense in Provincial Reconstruction Teams 2007

U.S. Policy Options in the Iraq Crisis 2007

A Comparative Evaluation of United Nations Peacekeeping 2007

Two Years After Andijan: Assessing the Past and Thinking Towards the Future 2007

Iraqi Security Forces: Defining Challenges and Assessing Progress 2007

Ending Afghanistan's Civil War 2007

Ending Afghanistan's Civil War 2007

Islam and the West: Searching for Common Ground: The Terrorist Threat and the Counter-Terrorism Effort 2006

The Use of the Internet by Islamic Extremists 2006

Trends in the United Kingdom’s Naval Shipbuilding Industrial Base: Lessons for the United States 2006

Advances Underway in China’s Defense Industries 2006

Combating Al Qaeda and the Militant Islamic Threat 2006

Challenges to China’s Internal Security Strategy 2006

Moderate and Radical Islam 2005

Does Our Counter-Terrorism Strategy Match the Threat? 2005

China’s Military Modernization and the Cross-Strait Balance 2005

Accelerating Economic Progress in Iraq 2005

China and Globalization 2005

Chinese Government Responses to Rising Social Unrest 2005

Emerging Threats to National Security 2005

The Hong Kong Legislative Election of September 12, 2004: Assessment and Implications 2004

U.S. Policy Toward Southeast Europe: Unfinished Business in the Balkans 2004

Hong Kong at the Crossroads 2004

The Effect of Terrorist Attacks in Spain on Transatlantic Cooperation in the War on Terror 2004