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A Cost Estimating Framework for U.S. Marine Corps Joint Cyber Weapons
To help improve leadership decisionmaking related to the costs of offensive cyber operations acquisition, the authors developed a life-cycle cost-estimating framework for the U.S. Marine Corps and conducted exploratory modeling and simulation.
Feb 2, 2023
Bradley Wilson, Thomas Goughnour, Megan McKernan, Andrew Karode, Devin Tierney, Mark V. Arena, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Hansell Perez, Alexis Levedahl
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How Can DoD Compare Damage Costs Against Resilience Investment Costs for Climate-Driven Natural Hazards? Overview of an Analytic Approach, Its Advantages, and Its Limitations
This report assesses methods to compare the damage costs from climate change-related extreme weather events against the costs of investing in U.S. Department of Defense installation resilience.
Feb 2, 2023
Anu Narayanan, Patrick Mills, Tobias Sytsma, Kelly Klima, Rahim Ali
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The Technology Promotion and Protection Decision Tool: Introduction and User Manual
The authors of this report describe a tool designed to help U.S. Department of Defense decisionmakers select from the many available approaches to promote and protect critical technologies and their associated industrial base.
Jan 31, 2023
Christy Foran, Lauren A. Mayer, Jim Mignano, Anthony Lawrence, Mark V. Arena, Cortney Weinbaum, Shane Manuel, Elizabeth Hastings Roer, Keller Scholl, Richard Silberglitt, N. Peter Whitehead
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First Mover Typology for the Space Domain: Building a Foundation for Future Analysis
The authors offer a categorization and nuanced views of first moves in military strategy as a basis for understanding and further analysis of first mover advantage in the space domain.
Jan 25, 2023
Bruce McClintock, Krista Langeland, Michael Spirtas
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Cross-Domain Lessons for Space Traffic Management: An Analysis of Air and Maritime Treaty Governance Mechanisms
In this report, the authors examine the treaty-based governance systems from both the air and maritime domains as potential models for the development of an international space traffic management system.
Jan 25, 2023
Dan McCormick, Douglas C. Ligor, Bruce McClintock
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Avoiding a Long War: U.S. Policy and the Trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
This Perspective identifies possible trajectories of the Russia-Ukraine war, how they would affect U.S. interests, and what the United States could do to influence the course of the conflict.
Jan 25, 2023
Samuel Charap, Miranda Priebe
Report
The Future of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces: Lessons from Historical Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Efforts
This report analyzes historic cases of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration to inform present U.S. policy on Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), who represent a threat to both Iraqi sovereignty and U.S. policy interests.
Jan 24, 2023
Daniel Egel, Trevor Johnston, Ben Connable
Report
International Basic Research Collaboration at the U.S. Department of Defense: An Overview
RAND National Defense Research Institute researchers studied how the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approaches international basic research collaboration (IBRC) and formulated suggestions for DoD to improve how it uses IBRC.
Jan 23, 2023
Alison K. Hottes, Marjory S. Blumenthal, Jared Mondschein, Matthew Sargent, Caroline Wesson
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Considerations Around the Use of Intensive Outpatient Programs for Service Members Who Experienced Sexual Trauma in the U.S. Military
This report summarizes a review of clinical practices and TRICARE requirements for intensive outpatient programs to treat active-duty members affected by the mental health consequences of sexual harassment and sexual assault while in the military.
Jan 10, 2023
Kristie L. Gore, Samantha Cherney, Sarah Weilant, Justin Hummer, Linda Cottrell, Coreen Farris
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Psychological Harms and Treatment of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Adults: Systematic and Scoping Reviews to Inform Improved Care for Military Populations
Researchers conducted three evidence reviews on interventions for victims of sexual assault and harassment in military settings, barriers and facilitators to accessing care, and associations between victims and specific mental health conditions.
Jan 9, 2023
Julia Rollison, Joachim O. Hero, Katie Feistel, Armenda Bialas, Owen Hall, Rosemary Li, Sarah Weilant, Jody Larkin, Coreen Farris, Kristie L. Gore
Research Brief
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings: A Review of Associated Mental Health Conditions, Treatments, and Access to Care
This brief describes three evidence reviews on psychological interventions for victims of sexual assault and harassment in the military, barriers and facilitators to care, and links between assault or harassment and specific mental health conditions.
Jan 9, 2023
Julia Rollison, Joachim O. Hero, Katie Feistel, Armenda Bialas, Owen Hall, Rosemary Li, Sarah Weilant, Jody Larkin, Coreen Farris, Kristie L. Gore
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Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 directed the Secretary of Defense to report on food insecurity among service members and their dependents. RAND researchers examined this directive and recommended other topics for analysis.
Jan 3, 2023
Beth J. Asch, Stephanie Rennane, Thomas E. Trail, Lisa Berdie, Jason M. Ward, Dina Troyanker, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Jonas Kempf
Research Brief
Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress
In response to a congressional query, RAND researchers examined the extent of food insecurity among military service members, their participation in food assistance programs, and the advisability of a basic needs allowance.
Jan 3, 2023
Beth J. Asch, Stephanie Rennane, Thomas E. Trail, Lisa Berdie, Jason M. Ward, Dina Troyanker, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Jonas Kempf
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China's Strategy and Activities in the Arctic: Implications for North American and Transatlantic Security
This report assesses China's strategy and diplomacy in the Arctic and the potential implications of Chinese investments and activities there for the rules-based order and for regional and transatlantic security.
Dec 23, 2022
Stephanie Pezard, Stephen J. Flanagan, Scott W. Harold, Irina A. Chindea, Benjamin J. Sacks, Abbie Tingstad, Tristan Finazzo, Soo Kim
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Responding to a Limited Russian Attack on NATO During the Ukraine War
This Perspective outlines key considerations for U.S. policymakers charged with planning responses to a potential limited Russian attack on U.S. allies or U.S. forces in Europe.
Dec 20, 2022
Bryan Frederick, Samuel Charap, Karl P. Mueller
Report
Time for Resilient Critical Material Supply Chain Policies
This report is an exploratory analysis summarizing the state of two critical material supply chains and options for the U.S. Department of Defense to prevent or mitigate supply disruptions affecting the defense industrial base and national security.
Dec 15, 2022
Fabian Villalobos, Jonathan L. Brosmer, Richard Silberglitt, Justin M. Lee, Aimee E. Curtright
Tool
Mapping Chinese and Russian Military and Security Exports to Africa
RAND researchers analyzed which African countries received military arms and private military and security contractors from China and Russia in 2018-2021. This visualization maps China's and Russia's influence across Africa.
Dec 13, 2022
Cortney Weinbaum, Melissa Shostak, Chandler Sachs, John V. Parachini
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Evaluation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Active-Duty Service Members
This report presents an analysis of the implications of flexible spending accounts for active-duty service members and their families that would allow pre-tax payment of dependent care expenses, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dec 12, 2022
Beth J. Asch, Patricia K. Tong, Lisa Berdie, Michael G. Mattock
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Operational Feasibility of Adversarial Attacks Against Artificial Intelligence
Some fear that the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) artificial intelligence systems are in peril from adversarial attacks. But many attacks appear operationally infeasible, so they pose less risk to DoD applications than the literature implies.
Dec 12, 2022
Li Ang Zhang, Gavin S. Hartnett, Jair Aguirre, Andrew J. Lohn, Inez Khan, Marissa Herron, Caolionn O'Connell
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Expanding Japan-Europe Defense Cooperation: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Summary of a November 2021 Conference
The authors assess the implications of growing defense ties, military activities and engagements, security agreements, and potential future developments between European actors and Japan and consider how these growing ties align with U.S. interests.
Dec 7, 2022
Scott W. Harold, Mathieu Duchâtel, Jeffrey W. Hornung, Veerle Nouwens, Alexandra Sakaki, Michito Tsuruoka

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NSRD Publications

A Cost Estimating Framework for U.S. Marine Corps Joint Cyber Weapons

How Can DoD Compare Damage Costs Against Resilience Investment Costs for Climate-Driven Natural Hazards? Overview of an Analytic Approach, Its Advantages, and Its Limitations

The Technology Promotion and Protection Decision Tool: Introduction and User Manual

First Mover Typology for the Space Domain: Building a Foundation for Future Analysis

Cross-Domain Lessons for Space Traffic Management: An Analysis of Air and Maritime Treaty Governance Mechanisms

Avoiding a Long War: U.S. Policy and the Trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Future of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces: Lessons from Historical Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration Efforts

International Basic Research Collaboration at the U.S. Department of Defense: An Overview

Considerations Around the Use of Intensive Outpatient Programs for Service Members Who Experienced Sexual Trauma in the U.S. Military

Psychological Harms and Treatment of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Adults: Systematic and Scoping Reviews to Inform Improved Care for Military Populations

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Military Settings: A Review of Associated Mental Health Conditions, Treatments, and Access to Care

Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents

Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress

China's Strategy and Activities in the Arctic: Implications for North American and Transatlantic Security

Responding to a Limited Russian Attack on NATO During the Ukraine War

Time for Resilient Critical Material Supply Chain Policies

Mapping Chinese and Russian Military and Security Exports to Africa

Evaluation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Active-Duty Service Members

Operational Feasibility of Adversarial Attacks Against Artificial Intelligence

Expanding Japan-Europe Defense Cooperation: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Summary of a November 2021 Conference

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