RAND Research Topic: Global Security2024-03-27T21:12:17ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/global-security.htmlHow Climate Change Will Affect Conflict and U.S. Military OperationsRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2024/how-climate-change-will-affect-conflict-and-us-military.html2024-03-15T12:15:00Z2024-03-15T12:15:00ZClimate stress will become more intense and frequent throughout CENTCOM's area of operations. It may be called upon less to fight wars and more to airdrop humanitarian supplies or evacuate people from disaster zones. It should also plan to contribute to stability operations in the region.Help Ukraine Win—or Risk Kicking Off a U.S. Losing StreakRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/03/help-ukraine-win-or-risk-kicking-off-a-us-losing-streak.html2024-03-18T20:00:00Z2024-03-18T20:00:00ZContinued assistance to Ukraine is critical if the United States is to retain its position as the world's indispensable nation and the many benefits Americans enjoy as a result. Failing to support Ukraine now might kick off an American losing streak that could take decades to overcome.