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2003

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'Old Europe' and the New NATO
When it comes to the defense of core Western values, the record of the new entrants to NATO is encouraging. It suggests that 'Old Europe' may have something to learn from 'New Europe,' writes Stephen Larrabee in an commentary
Feb 18, 2003
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Forum: What's a 'Just War' These Days?
As we move from theory toward practice, Terrence K. Kelly re-examines the standards for an era of prolific weapons of mass destruction.
Feb 16, 2003
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The Nation: Terrorists' Talk
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Feb 16, 2003
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The Weapons of Mass Creation
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Feb 13, 2003
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Should Uncle Sam Want You?
Despite some calls to reinstitute the draft, Beth Asch writes in an commentary that the all-volunteer military is working just fine.
Feb 9, 2003
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The Big Difference Between Intelligence and Evidence
Usually intelligence does not offer crystal-clear answers, and we should not hang decisions to go to war or do anything else on its ability to do so, writes Bruce Berkowitz in a Washington Post commentary.
Feb 2, 2003
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Sales Tax on Services? Not So Fast
As Florida experience shows, targets of new levy on services have clout and will use it, writes Robert Levine in an commentary.
Jan 30, 2003
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War or Peace? Why, for Now, There Will Be No War with Iraq
commentaries by RAND Staff: Why, for now, there will be no war with Iraq.
Jan 19, 2003
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Turkey Walks a Tightrope Over Iraq Issues
commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.
Jan 17, 2003
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Four Horrible Choices in North Korea
Every option the United States faces in resolving our nuclear dispute with North Korea is a horrible choice -- but some are more horrible than others, writes Bruce Bennett in an commentary.
Jan 14, 2003
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Iraqi Oil and the Global Economy
If Saddam Hussein is ousted as leader of Iraq, the United States will face critical decisions about the future of the world's second-largest oil reserves, writes policy analyst James Bartis.
Jan 6, 2003
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Monitor After-School Programs Carefully
Now that California schools have access to up to $550 million in new assistance annually under Proposition 49 to fund after-school programs, wise choices need to be made to ensure the money will be used for programs that give children the maximum benefit, writes Megan Beckett in an commentary.
Jan 2, 2003

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