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Research
Jul 13, 2026
Impact evaluation to assess the progress of the Newton Fund and recommendations for future research and innovation activities.
Jun 16, 2026
Through eight case studies, this report describes the factors that shape a country’s decision to acquire military capabilities and the trade-offs in cost, function, timelines for delivery, and other incentives to select suppliers and systems.
Commentary
Apr 27, 2026
Pivotal parliamentary elections are coming in June, and Armenia's young democracy faces a stirring test between the ghosts of its history and a hopeful bet on a stable future.
Mar 5, 2026
By integrating cusp dynamics into its middle-power role, Australia can position itself as a knowledgeable and influential regional actor—ready to influence when necessary and to assertively oppose unwanted changes.
Jun 10, 2025
The recent decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and disband offers vital lessons for countries facing insurgencies. Turkey's mixed approach highlights the importance of comprehensive strategies to foster sustainable peace and encourage armed groups to transition into political participation.
Mar 18, 2025
As the European Union bolsters its defense industry, it must also look beyond its borders to key allies like Turkey. Despite past tensions, Turkey's military strength and geopolitical interests align with NATO, making it an indispensable partner.
Dec 11, 2024
The rapid collapse of the 50-year rule of the Assad family ended a brutal regime in Syria. We invited a group of RAND experts to discuss the rebel group that led the overthrow, as well as the regional and global implications.
Sep 25, 2024
This report details RAND's collaboration with SPARK to refine the Jobs Programme's M&E system in Turkey and Jordan. It includes tailored KPIs, capacity-building recommendations and strategies for innovative data collection.
Aug 7, 2024
This publication follows work done during the Tech and Narrative Lab on gaming topics related to systemic risk. It publishes a game theoretic model of debt crises.
Jul 18, 2024
This report explores the risks and rewards of granting access to belligerents during conflict through Greece in WWI and Sweden in WWII. These cases highlight the need to understand historical access decisions for future policy.
May 13, 2024
In February, Turkey successfully completed the maiden test flight of its prototype Kaan fighter, the culmination of long-term investment in the country's defense technology and industrial base. But Turkey clearly has more development and testing work to do if Kaan is to reach its potential.
Apr 18, 2024
Authors examine the little-understood period just weeks after the invasion of Ukraine during which simultaneous intense diplomacy involving Moscow, Kyiv, and a host of other actors could have resulted in a settlement.
