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More than four decades after Iran's revolution, its political, military, and international activities continue to challenge and perplex its neighbors and many Western democracies. RAND research has informed and influenced U.S. policymakers on a range of topics, from engagement and containment and Tehran's ability to exploit pan-Islamic causes to Iran's ongoing development of nuclear capabilities.

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Nov 14, 2023

RAND Experts Available to Discuss U.S.-China Issues Ahead of APEC 2023 Ministerial Meetings

RAND experts are available to discuss issues likely to be taken up by U.S. President Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Among them are a resumption of direct communication between the two nations' militaries, U.S. expansion of export controls on semiconductor chips, Taiwan, China's assistance to Russia in the Ukraine conflict, China's economic relationship with Iran and implications for the war in the Middle East, and human rights.
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The Drivers of and Outlook for Russian-Iranian Cooperation

The authors of this Perspective assess the factors that drive Russian-Iranian cooperation, examine the role of the Ukraine war in deepening the countries’ ties, and identify indicators to assess Russian-Iranian cohesion in the coming years.
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Aug 17, 2023

Deterring Russia and Iran: Improving Effectiveness and Finding Efficiencies

To support defense planners in crafting effective deterrence strategies, RAND researchers assess the impact of U.S. forward presence, exercises and short-term deployments, and security cooperation on deterrence in Europe and the Middle East.
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Mar 9, 2023

Proxy Warfare in Strategic Competition: State Motivations and Future Trends

The authors used quantitative analysis and case studies of China, Iran, and Russia to examine the causes and likely future trends in proxy wars: civil wars in which at least one local warring party receives material support from an external state.
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Mar 9, 2023

Proxy Warfare in Strategic Competition: Overarching Findings and Recommendations

This report synthesizes the findings and recommendations from two companion reports on intrastate proxy wars: civil wars in which at least one local warring party receives material support from an external state.
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Nov 10, 2022

'Wonder Weapons' Will Not Win Russia's War

With its army increasingly in shambles, Russia has turned to attacking Ukraine's civilian infrastructure with Iranian-made drones in an effort to destroy Ukrainians' will to fight. These tactics will inflict pain on the Ukrainian population, but if history is any guide, they will not forestall a Russian defeat.
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Nov 4, 2022

The Iran Protests: A Crossroads in Governance?

Iran has seen large-scale protests in response to the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in the custody of the Iranian morality police in September. But are these protests the spark that will usher in a democratic form of governance in Iran?
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Oct 10, 2022

The Iran Nuclear Deal: Is the Juice Still Worth the Squeeze?

The talks to reinstate the Iran nuclear deal have been dragging on for 18 months. But the negotiations are not about very much; the general contours of the original agreement still hold. As the clock keeps ticking, though, it gets harder to revive it. At some point, the juice won't be worth the squeeze.
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RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2021

This Annual Report illustrates the depth, breadth, and responsiveness of the studies that RAND Arroyo Center conducted for the Army in 2021.
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U.S. Resourcing to National Security Interests in Latin America and the Caribbean in the Context of Adversary Activities in the Region

The authors assess the sufficiency of resources available to pursue U.S. national security objectives in the Western Hemisphere and describe the activities and investments of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.
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Apr 20, 2022

Iran: Challenges and Successes in COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Iran has faced an uphill battle since the first cases of COVID-19 were found in the country. Despite limited resources, Iran has also had its share of successes and innovations in combating the virus.
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Mar 24, 2022

Pulse-Check: Exploration of Early COVID-19 Pandemic Health Care and Public Health Responses in Select Middle East Nations

This report outlines the results of an exploratory analysis of strategies used by health care systems and public health in response to COVID-19 in five countries -- Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and Tunisia.

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