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An Insider's Look at 50 Years of American Diplomacy

RAND's James Dobbins spent five decades on the frontlines of U.S. diplomacy. Now he takes readers behind the scenes of the Vietnam peace talks, the Cold War, German reunification, the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan, and more.

Jun 20, 2017
News Release

News Release

Senior RAND Fellow Reflects on 50 Years of U.S. Diplomacy

From Vietnam in the 1960s to the Afghanistan of this decade, James Dobbins has been on the frontlines of American diplomacy, working to advance U.S. national interests in some of the world's most difficult and troubled situations. His new book provides a thoughtful insider's account.

Jun 20, 2017
Commentary

Bosnia Was Hard, Syria Is Harder

To find peace in Syria, cooperation among outside powers will be an essential first step. But before going forward, the great powers should soberly assess prospects for an enduring peace accord, as well as the resources required.

Nov 16, 2015
Commentary

20 Years Later, the Lessons of Bosnia-Herzegovina

U.S. intervention in Bosnia ended the fighting, bought time for a political solution to be reached, and halted the humanitarian crisis. But 20 years later, the prospects for lasting peace and a true multiethnic society to emerge in Bosnia are not encouraging.

Aug 19, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Misunderstood Lessons of Bosnia for Syria

The 1992 to 1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been highly influential as an analogy for understanding intervention in Kosovo, Iraq, Libya, and most recently in Syria.

Mar 3, 2015
Commentary

How to Arm Syria's Rebels

What is required in Syria now is a program like the one the United States established in the mid-1990s to train and equip the armed forces of the Bosnian Federation, writes Angel Rabasa.

May 23, 2013
Report

The Benefits of Nation-Building Interventions Have Exceeded the Costs

Most interventions in the past 25 years have been followed by improved security, some degree of democratization, and significant economic growth—with only a modest commitment of international military and civilian manpower and economic assistance.

Feb 4, 2013
Commentary

Commentary

Time to Arm Libyan Rebels: Here's How

The long-term objective of a train-and-equip program for the Libyan revolutionary government would be to create a professional military force in a post-Qaddafi Libya that could support democratic institutions free of extremist elements, writes Angel Rabasa.

Apr 13, 2011
Commentary

Commentary

Arm the Libyan Rebels to Fight Gadhafi

What the United States did in Bosnia might hold the key for an effective response to the crisis in Libya, writes Angel Rabasa.

Mar 24, 2011
Commentary

What Intervention Looks Like

The question, then, is whether stopping the fighting—which could also require forcibly removing Qaddafi—is worth the price of deep military engagement and responsibility for Libya's postwar future, writes Robert E. Hunter.

Mar 16, 2011
Report

Report

European Forces Play Growing Role in Nation-Building, Peacekeeping Operations Worldwide

Over the past few years, the European Union has demonstrated the capacity to deploy and employ armed force outside its borders in support of broader common policy objectives, creating a new player in nation-building operations.

Jun 5, 2008
Report

Report

Learning Large Lessons: The Evolving Roles of Ground Power and Air Power in the Post-Cold War Era

Analyzes the post-Cold War shift in the relative roles of ground and air power in major operations and their joint implications. This revised edition includes updates and an index.

Mar 8, 2007
Commentary

Commentary

Lessons to Be Learned from Conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Jun 28, 2005
Commentary

Commentary

We've Been Down This Road Before

commentaries by RAND Staff: insightful commentaries on current events, published in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide.

Jul 17, 2003