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2001

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Osama Bin Laden--Not Wanted: Dead or Alive
Turning the next phase of this conflict into the most expensive manhunt in history might well divert attention and needed resources from what should be the war's central aim: to defeat Al Qaeda before it mounts an attack with a weapon of mass destruction.
Dec 30, 2001
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Great Presidents Inspire Us
President Bush should tell the nation how and why Sept. 11 finally closed the book on the Cold War and its aftermath, while opening up untold opportunities. He should declare an unflagging U.S. commitment to peace, development and reform in the Middle East.
Dec 16, 2001
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North Korea -- Friend or Foe?
While the level of mistrust between the U.S. and North Korea is too high for very close cooperation now, North Korea has apparently offered to provide terrorist-related information to Washington. The U.S. should pursue such discussions.
Dec 2, 2001
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Peacekeeping Forces Have a Long Afghan Haul Ahead of Them
The United States and its allies must recognize that they are in for the long haul. If Washington walks away from Afghanistan, as it did after the end of the Cold War, Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization might revive or a similarly destructive group might emerge.
Nov 29, 2001
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Don't Open the Door to Russia Yet
Putin may prove sincere about wanting to realign Russia with the West. It may be that changes since the end of the Cold War and Sept. 11 argue for new Continent-wide security arrangements. But these must be grounded in common interest and common practice.
Nov 13, 2001
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Don't Scare the Public with Vague Warnings
We need to accept the inevitability of terrorist attacks, prepare our society to protect against them before they occur and be ready to mitigate the effects afterward. Vague warnings are not helpful because the public cannot use the information for effective risk reduction.
Oct 24, 2001
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Deny Victory to Anthrax Terrorists
By keeping in mind the modest scope of the anthrax attacks and not overreacting, we deny the perpetrators of these attacks their objective of terrorizing us into doing what they want us to do. These anthrax cases do, however, highlight some areas for improvement in America's response that can help reduce fear and anxiety, thereby denying the terrorists their objective.
Oct 17, 2001
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Bush Waited, Deliberated — and the U.S. Gets It Right
In the past month, President Bush has gone about this campaign with intelligent deliberation, understanding that it is as much or more about politics as military power. He has drawn on some fortunate experience of the 1990s, otherwise a sleepy decade in U.S. foreign policy.
Oct 8, 2001
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Safeguarding the Skies
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 30, 2001
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A Chance to Get Closer to China
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 27, 2001
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Bin Laden's Group Will Survive Him
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 25, 2001
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High-Tech Human Identification Can Fight Terrorism
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 24, 2001
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Re-Thinking U.S. Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 21, 2001
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Beef Up the Taliban's Enemy
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 20, 2001
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Religion Isn't Sole Motive of Terror
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Sep 16, 2001

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