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Restraint and the Future of Warfare: The Changing Global Environment and Its Implications for the U.S. Air Force

This volume of the Future of Warfare series examines trends in factors affecting the use of restraint in warfare that could affect U.S. national security, notably effectiveness of false accusations and public concern for civilian casualties.

May 11, 2020
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'Game of Thrones' Reflections on International Relations

As two RAND researchers join millions of others in eagerly awaiting the final season of Game of Thrones, they reflect on one of the show's central themes: rival views of the nature of power and justice.

Apr 11, 2019
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The moral component of cross-domain conflict

The study considers the body of work on morality and armed conflict in the future operating environment and provides insights on the ways in which new ways of fighting may challenge traditional moral principles.

Oct 20, 2016
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The Continued Evolution of U.S. Law of Armed Conflict Implementation: Implications for the U.S. Military

RAND researchers examine potential strategic, technological, and normative trends that may affect the future evolution of U.S. policies that implement the Law of Armed Conflict, and assess the resulting implications for the U.S. military.

Nov 9, 2015
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The Allies in Libya: A New Paradigm for Intervention?

What has been happening in North Africa this year, in what seems to be the leading edge of a great wind of change sweeping the Arab world, will require the Europeans (along with the U.S. and others) to be deeply and durably engaged there — economically, politically and in humanitarian terms, writes Robert E. Hunter.

Apr 10, 2011
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Hired Guns: Views About Armed Contractors in Operation Iraqi Freedom

While most U.S. government officials working in Iraq believe the use of armed private security contractors has been a useful strategy, many worry that the contractors have not always had a positive effect on U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Jun 1, 2010
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The Impact of U.S. Domestic Law on the Last Days of American Presence in Vietnam

A discussion of Public Law 93-50 forbidding expenditure of U.S. funds for combat in Cambodia, Laos, North Vietnam and South Vietnam after 15 August 1973, and the War Powers Resolution limiting the President's power to engage U.S. troops, and how...

Jan 1, 1975
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Bryan Frederick

Senior Political Scientist
Education Ph.D. in international relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); M.A. in international relations and international economics, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS); B.A. in philosophy, Williams College
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Anusree Garg

Policy Analyst
Education J.D. in international law, American University Washington College of Law; B.A. in international studies, Ohio State University

RAND Topic:
Law of War

Topic Synonyms:
Law of Armed Conflict