Skip to section navigation
Skip to page content

Publications on Defence and Security

2021

Challenges and barriers that limit the productivity and competitiveness of UK defence supply chains 2021

Julia Muravska, Anna Knack, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Williams
Small and medium-sized companies attempting to enter and operate in the UK's defence market face several barriers that can limit productivity of defence supply chains. These obstacles include difficulties accessing and engaging with top tier suppliers and the MOD, navigating defence contracting terms and processes, and attracting the right skills in right numbers. Addressing these challenges is key to improving productivity and competitiveness.
Crisis Response in a Changing Climate: Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence Logistics in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) Operations 2021

Lucia Retter, Anna Knack, Zudik Hernandez, Ruth Harris, Ben Caves, Martin Robson, Neil Adger
Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on defence and security, acting as a threat multiplier and straining resources. Effective delivery of defence logistics within crisis response operations will require a coordinated approach among stakeholders with a focus on resilience building. With its strength in climate science, policy and technology, the UK should have a powerful voice in global climate change adaptation efforts.
Innovative Technologies Shaping the 2040 Battlefield 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Linda Slapakova, Luke Huxtable, James Black, Theodora Ogden, Livia Dewaele
This study provides an assessment of the risks, challenges and opportunities related to new and emerging technologies that are most expected to shape the future battlefield out to 2040.
Insights from the Bin Laden Archive: Inventory of research and knowledge and initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Sarah Grand-Clement, Shazan Iqbal, William Marcellino, Alice Lynch, Yousuf Abdelfatah, Tor Richardson-Golinski, Kate Cox, Giacomo Persi Paoli
The authors present an inventory of current knowledge on Al Qa'ida and of completed and ongoing research on the Bin Laden Archive, a wide array of original files from devices collected during the 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound. They also describe their initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive.
Persistent Challenges in UK Defence Equipment Acquisition 2021

Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Ben Williams, James Black
This paper discusses three broad drivers of cost, schedule and other performance problems consistently encountered in defence equipment acquisition programs, namely, industrial and UK Ministry of Defence skills and capabilities; supplier performance, incentives and contracting; and programme management, budgeting and delivery. The paper also identifies examples of measures that could help address these inefficiencies going forward.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE) and Member Nations 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations. This narrated presentation describes the project, including key findings.
Strengthening and Empowering Delivery of the Covenant: Evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Programme 2021

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Caves, Megan Hughes
This report is an external evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Covenant Programme.
Understanding the Ministry of Defence's Wider Contribution to UK Prosperity: Measuring Defence Output 2021

Luke Huxtable, Kate Cox, James Black, Keith Hartley, Ronald E. Smith, Matthew Uttley, Benedict Wilkinson, Charlene Rohr, Hui Lu
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) commissioned RAND Europe to examine different approaches to assessing UK Defence's contribution to national prosperity. The analysis it contains seeks to inform a better understanding of different methodologies that could help the MOD to quantify the value that defence brings to the nation (e.g. in terms of security, influence and prosperity).
Understanding the Value of Defence: Towards a Defence Value Proposition for the UK 2021

James Black, Richard Flint, Ruth Harris, Katerina Galai, Pauline Paille, Fiona Quimbre, Jessica Plumridge
The value of defence extends beyond providing security to a nation, offering benefits to both the economy and society in times of peace as well as conflict. The UK Ministry of Defence asked RAND to develop a 'Defence Value Proposition' to provide a better understanding of why defence exists and how the value it brings to the nation can be better articulated to government, partners and the wider public.
What if France Ended Operation Barkhane? Findings of the RAND Webinar on Operation Barkhane 2021

Michael Shurkin, Sarah Grand-Clement, Paola Fusaro
RAND hosted a webinar, under Chatham House Rule, on the subject “What if France Ended Operation Barkhane?” RAND invited 20 international experts to form a panel and participate in a moderated discussion. The webinar discussed the consequences of ending Operation Barkhane, focusing on regional security, the terrorist threat and future relations between terrorist groups and local actors.
Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence 2021

Lucia Retter, James Black, Theodora Ogden
This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee's July 2021 call for evidence on space defence.
Cyber Threats to NATO from a Multi-Domain Perspective 2021

James Black, Alice Lynch
This paper situates cyber threats in the wider context of evolving multi-domain operations (MDO) theory and practice.
The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on the Cyber Threat Landscape and Their Implications for NATO 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Erik Silfversten
This paper discusses a selection of new and emerging technologies with potentially disruptive effects, particularly concerning cyber threats that may stem from their maturation and use over the next decade.

2020

A Changing Climate: Exploring the Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence and Security 2020

Kate Cox, Anna Knack, Martin Robson, Neil Adger, Pauline Paille, Jon Freeman, James Black, Ruth Harris
This study sought to: understand the strategic defence and security implications of climate change on UK MOD activities; develop a conceptual framework to help decision makers map a range of impacts of climate change in relation to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s strategic objectives; and produce recommendations to support the UK MOD in mitigating risks and adapting the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.
The End of the Beginning: Assessing the potential economic implications of prolonged UK–EU trade policy uncertainty 2020

Charles P. Ries, Marco Hafner, Clement Fays, Erez Yerushalmi
This report examines the potential economic implications of prolonged trade policy uncertainty associated with the renegotiation period between the UK and EU after Brexit. It is estimated that by the end of the initially planned transition period in 2020, UK GDP could be 0.17 percentage points lower compared to if the UK was not in a renegotiation period about its future trading relation with the EU. Equivalent to a GDP loss of about $5.5bn.
Enhancing deterrence and defence on NATO's northern flank: Allied perspectives on strategic options for Norway 2020

James Black, Stephen J. Flanagan, Gene Germanovich, Ruth Harris, David Ochmanek, Marina Favaro, Katerina Galai, Emily Ryen Gloinson
As a member of NATO, Norway supports efforts to enhance deterrence, crisis management and regional security in the North Atlantic and High North — including Scandinavia and northern Russia, as well as the waters of the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea and North Sea. To inform ongoing strategy and policy development, Norway commissioned RAND to gather insights into other NATO Allies' perspectives on strategic opportunities and challenges in the region.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Most ex-Service personnel transition effectively into civilian life, but some face challenges that hinder a successful transition. This can lead to some individuals committing crimes and finding themselves within the criminal justice system. RAND Europe was commissioned to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the CJS Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel in the CJS.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Narrated presentation describing a RAND Europe project to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel.
Human-machine detection of online-based malign information 2020

William Marcellino, Kate Cox, Katerina Galai, Linda Slapakova, Amber Jaycocks, Ruth Harris
As social media is increasingly being used as a primary source for news online, there is a rising threat from the spread of malign and false information.In this context, RAND Europe developed a method to detect the malign use of information online for the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence and Security Accelerator.
Understanding skills gaps in the European defence sector 2020

Katerina Galai, Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Marta Kepe, Alice Lynch, Anna Knack, Jacopo Bellasio, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, et al.
This study developed an overview of the existing and future defence-skills landscape in the EU, identifying and analysing the skills gaps and assessing the causes of these gaps.
The Utility of Military Force and Public Understanding in Today's Britain 2020

Hew Strachan, Ruth Harris
This study challenges the traditional relationships between the UK's military, government and people. It examines the relevance of the construct for the 21st Century and what this evolving relationship means for the nature of the utility of force.

2021

Challenges and barriers that limit the productivity and competitiveness of UK defence supply chains 2021

Julia Muravska, Anna Knack, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Williams
Small and medium-sized companies attempting to enter and operate in the UK's defence market face several barriers that can limit productivity of defence supply chains. These obstacles include difficulties accessing and engaging with top tier suppliers and the MOD, navigating defence contracting terms and processes, and attracting the right skills in right numbers. Addressing these challenges is key to improving productivity and competitiveness.
Crisis Response in a Changing Climate: Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence Logistics in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) Operations 2021

Lucia Retter, Anna Knack, Zudik Hernandez, Ruth Harris, Ben Caves, Martin Robson, Neil Adger
Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on defence and security, acting as a threat multiplier and straining resources. Effective delivery of defence logistics within crisis response operations will require a coordinated approach among stakeholders with a focus on resilience building. With its strength in climate science, policy and technology, the UK should have a powerful voice in global climate change adaptation efforts.
Innovative Technologies Shaping the 2040 Battlefield 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Linda Slapakova, Luke Huxtable, James Black, Theodora Ogden, Livia Dewaele
This study provides an assessment of the risks, challenges and opportunities related to new and emerging technologies that are most expected to shape the future battlefield out to 2040.
Insights from the Bin Laden Archive: Inventory of research and knowledge and initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Sarah Grand-Clement, Shazan Iqbal, William Marcellino, Alice Lynch, Yousuf Abdelfatah, Tor Richardson-Golinski, Kate Cox, Giacomo Persi Paoli
The authors present an inventory of current knowledge on Al Qa'ida and of completed and ongoing research on the Bin Laden Archive, a wide array of original files from devices collected during the 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound. They also describe their initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive.
Persistent Challenges in UK Defence Equipment Acquisition 2021

Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Ben Williams, James Black
This paper discusses three broad drivers of cost, schedule and other performance problems consistently encountered in defence equipment acquisition programs, namely, industrial and UK Ministry of Defence skills and capabilities; supplier performance, incentives and contracting; and programme management, budgeting and delivery. The paper also identifies examples of measures that could help address these inefficiencies going forward.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE) and Member Nations 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations. This narrated presentation describes the project, including key findings.
Strengthening and Empowering Delivery of the Covenant: Evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Programme 2021

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Caves, Megan Hughes
This report is an external evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Covenant Programme.
Understanding the Ministry of Defence's Wider Contribution to UK Prosperity: Measuring Defence Output 2021

Luke Huxtable, Kate Cox, James Black, Keith Hartley, Ronald E. Smith, Matthew Uttley, Benedict Wilkinson, Charlene Rohr, Hui Lu
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) commissioned RAND Europe to examine different approaches to assessing UK Defence's contribution to national prosperity. The analysis it contains seeks to inform a better understanding of different methodologies that could help the MOD to quantify the value that defence brings to the nation (e.g. in terms of security, influence and prosperity).
Understanding the Value of Defence: Towards a Defence Value Proposition for the UK 2021

James Black, Richard Flint, Ruth Harris, Katerina Galai, Pauline Paille, Fiona Quimbre, Jessica Plumridge
The value of defence extends beyond providing security to a nation, offering benefits to both the economy and society in times of peace as well as conflict. The UK Ministry of Defence asked RAND to develop a 'Defence Value Proposition' to provide a better understanding of why defence exists and how the value it brings to the nation can be better articulated to government, partners and the wider public.
What if France Ended Operation Barkhane? Findings of the RAND Webinar on Operation Barkhane 2021

Michael Shurkin, Sarah Grand-Clement, Paola Fusaro
RAND hosted a webinar, under Chatham House Rule, on the subject “What if France Ended Operation Barkhane?” RAND invited 20 international experts to form a panel and participate in a moderated discussion. The webinar discussed the consequences of ending Operation Barkhane, focusing on regional security, the terrorist threat and future relations between terrorist groups and local actors.
Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence 2021

Lucia Retter, James Black, Theodora Ogden
This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee's July 2021 call for evidence on space defence.
Cyber Threats to NATO from a Multi-Domain Perspective 2021

James Black, Alice Lynch
This paper situates cyber threats in the wider context of evolving multi-domain operations (MDO) theory and practice.
The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on the Cyber Threat Landscape and Their Implications for NATO 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Erik Silfversten
This paper discusses a selection of new and emerging technologies with potentially disruptive effects, particularly concerning cyber threats that may stem from their maturation and use over the next decade.

2020

A Changing Climate: Exploring the Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence and Security 2020

Kate Cox, Anna Knack, Martin Robson, Neil Adger, Pauline Paille, Jon Freeman, James Black, Ruth Harris
This study sought to: understand the strategic defence and security implications of climate change on UK MOD activities; develop a conceptual framework to help decision makers map a range of impacts of climate change in relation to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s strategic objectives; and produce recommendations to support the UK MOD in mitigating risks and adapting the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.
The End of the Beginning: Assessing the potential economic implications of prolonged UK–EU trade policy uncertainty 2020

Charles P. Ries, Marco Hafner, Clement Fays, Erez Yerushalmi
This report examines the potential economic implications of prolonged trade policy uncertainty associated with the renegotiation period between the UK and EU after Brexit. It is estimated that by the end of the initially planned transition period in 2020, UK GDP could be 0.17 percentage points lower compared to if the UK was not in a renegotiation period about its future trading relation with the EU. Equivalent to a GDP loss of about $5.5bn.
Enhancing deterrence and defence on NATO's northern flank: Allied perspectives on strategic options for Norway 2020

James Black, Stephen J. Flanagan, Gene Germanovich, Ruth Harris, David Ochmanek, Marina Favaro, Katerina Galai, Emily Ryen Gloinson
As a member of NATO, Norway supports efforts to enhance deterrence, crisis management and regional security in the North Atlantic and High North — including Scandinavia and northern Russia, as well as the waters of the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea and North Sea. To inform ongoing strategy and policy development, Norway commissioned RAND to gather insights into other NATO Allies' perspectives on strategic opportunities and challenges in the region.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Most ex-Service personnel transition effectively into civilian life, but some face challenges that hinder a successful transition. This can lead to some individuals committing crimes and finding themselves within the criminal justice system. RAND Europe was commissioned to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the CJS Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel in the CJS.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Narrated presentation describing a RAND Europe project to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel.
Human-machine detection of online-based malign information 2020

William Marcellino, Kate Cox, Katerina Galai, Linda Slapakova, Amber Jaycocks, Ruth Harris
As social media is increasingly being used as a primary source for news online, there is a rising threat from the spread of malign and false information.In this context, RAND Europe developed a method to detect the malign use of information online for the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence and Security Accelerator.
Understanding skills gaps in the European defence sector 2020

Katerina Galai, Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Marta Kepe, Alice Lynch, Anna Knack, Jacopo Bellasio, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, et al.
This study developed an overview of the existing and future defence-skills landscape in the EU, identifying and analysing the skills gaps and assessing the causes of these gaps.
The Utility of Military Force and Public Understanding in Today's Britain 2020

Hew Strachan, Ruth Harris
This study challenges the traditional relationships between the UK's military, government and people. It examines the relevance of the construct for the 21st Century and what this evolving relationship means for the nature of the utility of force.

2021

Challenges and barriers that limit the productivity and competitiveness of UK defence supply chains 2021

Julia Muravska, Anna Knack, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Williams
Small and medium-sized companies attempting to enter and operate in the UK's defence market face several barriers that can limit productivity of defence supply chains. These obstacles include difficulties accessing and engaging with top tier suppliers and the MOD, navigating defence contracting terms and processes, and attracting the right skills in right numbers. Addressing these challenges is key to improving productivity and competitiveness.
Crisis Response in a Changing Climate: Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence Logistics in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) Operations 2021

Lucia Retter, Anna Knack, Zudik Hernandez, Ruth Harris, Ben Caves, Martin Robson, Neil Adger
Climate change is expected to have a significant impact on defence and security, acting as a threat multiplier and straining resources. Effective delivery of defence logistics within crisis response operations will require a coordinated approach among stakeholders with a focus on resilience building. With its strength in climate science, policy and technology, the UK should have a powerful voice in global climate change adaptation efforts.
Innovative Technologies Shaping the 2040 Battlefield 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Linda Slapakova, Luke Huxtable, James Black, Theodora Ogden, Livia Dewaele
This study provides an assessment of the risks, challenges and opportunities related to new and emerging technologies that are most expected to shape the future battlefield out to 2040.
Insights from the Bin Laden Archive: Inventory of research and knowledge and initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Sarah Grand-Clement, Shazan Iqbal, William Marcellino, Alice Lynch, Yousuf Abdelfatah, Tor Richardson-Golinski, Kate Cox, Giacomo Persi Paoli
The authors present an inventory of current knowledge on Al Qa'ida and of completed and ongoing research on the Bin Laden Archive, a wide array of original files from devices collected during the 2011 raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound. They also describe their initial assessment and characterisation of the Bin Laden Archive.
Persistent Challenges in UK Defence Equipment Acquisition 2021

Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Ben Williams, James Black
This paper discusses three broad drivers of cost, schedule and other performance problems consistently encountered in defence equipment acquisition programs, namely, industrial and UK Ministry of Defence skills and capabilities; supplier performance, incentives and contracting; and programme management, budgeting and delivery. The paper also identifies examples of measures that could help address these inefficiencies going forward.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations.
Strategic Airlift in Africa: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities for the Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE) and Member Nations 2021

Ben Caves, Pauline Paille, James Black
The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. The African theatre of operations is of increasing strategic importance but presents a wide range of challenges hampering coordination between Member Nations. This narrated presentation describes the project, including key findings.
Strengthening and Empowering Delivery of the Covenant: Evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Programme 2021

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Rebecca Lucas, Ben Caves, Megan Hughes
This report is an external evaluation of the Strengthening Delivery of the Covenant Programme.
Understanding the Ministry of Defence's Wider Contribution to UK Prosperity: Measuring Defence Output 2021

Luke Huxtable, Kate Cox, James Black, Keith Hartley, Ronald E. Smith, Matthew Uttley, Benedict Wilkinson, Charlene Rohr, Hui Lu
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) commissioned RAND Europe to examine different approaches to assessing UK Defence's contribution to national prosperity. The analysis it contains seeks to inform a better understanding of different methodologies that could help the MOD to quantify the value that defence brings to the nation (e.g. in terms of security, influence and prosperity).
Understanding the Value of Defence: Towards a Defence Value Proposition for the UK 2021

James Black, Richard Flint, Ruth Harris, Katerina Galai, Pauline Paille, Fiona Quimbre, Jessica Plumridge
The value of defence extends beyond providing security to a nation, offering benefits to both the economy and society in times of peace as well as conflict. The UK Ministry of Defence asked RAND to develop a 'Defence Value Proposition' to provide a better understanding of why defence exists and how the value it brings to the nation can be better articulated to government, partners and the wider public.
What if France Ended Operation Barkhane? Findings of the RAND Webinar on Operation Barkhane 2021

Michael Shurkin, Sarah Grand-Clement, Paola Fusaro
RAND hosted a webinar, under Chatham House Rule, on the subject “What if France Ended Operation Barkhane?” RAND invited 20 international experts to form a panel and participate in a moderated discussion. The webinar discussed the consequences of ending Operation Barkhane, focusing on regional security, the terrorist threat and future relations between terrorist groups and local actors.
Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence 2021

Lucia Retter, James Black, Theodora Ogden
This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee's July 2021 call for evidence on space defence.
Cyber Threats to NATO from a Multi-Domain Perspective 2021

James Black, Alice Lynch
This paper situates cyber threats in the wider context of evolving multi-domain operations (MDO) theory and practice.
The Impact of New and Emerging Technologies on the Cyber Threat Landscape and Their Implications for NATO 2021

Jacopo Bellasio, Erik Silfversten
This paper discusses a selection of new and emerging technologies with potentially disruptive effects, particularly concerning cyber threats that may stem from their maturation and use over the next decade.

2020

A Changing Climate: Exploring the Implications of Climate Change for UK Defence and Security 2020

Kate Cox, Anna Knack, Martin Robson, Neil Adger, Pauline Paille, Jon Freeman, James Black, Ruth Harris
This study sought to: understand the strategic defence and security implications of climate change on UK MOD activities; develop a conceptual framework to help decision makers map a range of impacts of climate change in relation to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s strategic objectives; and produce recommendations to support the UK MOD in mitigating risks and adapting the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.
The End of the Beginning: Assessing the potential economic implications of prolonged UK–EU trade policy uncertainty 2020

Charles P. Ries, Marco Hafner, Clement Fays, Erez Yerushalmi
This report examines the potential economic implications of prolonged trade policy uncertainty associated with the renegotiation period between the UK and EU after Brexit. It is estimated that by the end of the initially planned transition period in 2020, UK GDP could be 0.17 percentage points lower compared to if the UK was not in a renegotiation period about its future trading relation with the EU. Equivalent to a GDP loss of about $5.5bn.
Enhancing deterrence and defence on NATO's northern flank: Allied perspectives on strategic options for Norway 2020

James Black, Stephen J. Flanagan, Gene Germanovich, Ruth Harris, David Ochmanek, Marina Favaro, Katerina Galai, Emily Ryen Gloinson
As a member of NATO, Norway supports efforts to enhance deterrence, crisis management and regional security in the North Atlantic and High North — including Scandinavia and northern Russia, as well as the waters of the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea and North Sea. To inform ongoing strategy and policy development, Norway commissioned RAND to gather insights into other NATO Allies' perspectives on strategic opportunities and challenges in the region.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Most ex-Service personnel transition effectively into civilian life, but some face challenges that hinder a successful transition. This can lead to some individuals committing crimes and finding themselves within the criminal justice system. RAND Europe was commissioned to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the CJS Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel in the CJS.
Evaluation of the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme 2020

Sarah Grand-Clement, Diana Dascalu, Marina Favaro, Kate Cox, Ruth Harris
Narrated presentation describing a RAND Europe project to evaluate the Ex-Service Personnel in the Criminal Justice System Programme, to understand how projects have helped reduce reoffending and provide support to ex-Service personnel.
Human-machine detection of online-based malign information 2020

William Marcellino, Kate Cox, Katerina Galai, Linda Slapakova, Amber Jaycocks, Ruth Harris
As social media is increasingly being used as a primary source for news online, there is a rising threat from the spread of malign and false information.In this context, RAND Europe developed a method to detect the malign use of information online for the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence and Security Accelerator.
Understanding skills gaps in the European defence sector 2020

Katerina Galai, Lucia Retter, Julia Muravska, Marta Kepe, Alice Lynch, Anna Knack, Jacopo Bellasio, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, et al.
This study developed an overview of the existing and future defence-skills landscape in the EU, identifying and analysing the skills gaps and assessing the causes of these gaps.
The Utility of Military Force and Public Understanding in Today's Britain 2020

Hew Strachan, Ruth Harris
This study challenges the traditional relationships between the UK's military, government and people. It examines the relevance of the construct for the 21st Century and what this evolving relationship means for the nature of the utility of force.

2019

Annex A: Overview of Literature on Defence-Related Skills: Annex to Report: Vision on Defence-Related Skills for Europe Today and Tomorrow 2019

Julia Muravska, Alice Lynch, Jacopo Bellasio, Anna Knack, Katerina Galai, Marta Kepe, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, Martin Hansen
Annex to study examining the skills requirements of the European defence sector, defence-related skills gaps and shortages, the challenges with different sets of skills, and the general features of the European defence industrial skills supply.
Annex B: Denmark: Annex to Report: Vision on Defence-Related Skills for Europe Today and Tomorrow 2019

Julia Muravska, Jacopo Bellasio, Alice Lynch, Anna Knack, Katerina Galai, Marta Kepe, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, Martin Hansen
Annex to study examining the skills requirements of the European defence sector, defence-related skills gaps and shortages, the challenges with different sets of skills, and the general features of the European defence industrial skills supply.
Annex C: Finland: Annex to Report: Vision on Defence-Related Skills for Europe Today and Tomorrow 2019

Julia Muravska, Alice Lynch, Anna Knack, Jacopo Bellasio, Katerina Galai, Marta Kepe, Antonia Ward, Arya Sofia Meranto, Davide Maistro, Martin Hansen
Annex to study examining the skills requirements of the European defence sector, defence-related skills gaps and shortages, the challenges with different sets of skills, and the general features of the European defence industrial skills supply.

Page 1 of 7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Next