2021-05-25T11:27:08Z Copyright (c) 2021, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/topics/united-nations.html Bruce McClintock; Katie Feistel; Douglas C. Ligor; Kathryn O'Connor https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA887-2.html 2021-04-26T06:00:00Z 2021-04-26T06:00:00Z

The early space domain was dominated by two superpowers. Today, the world has more than 60 spacefaring nations, multiple commercial space operators, and a global economy that is inextricably linked to space. Now is the time to develop responsible space norms.

Daniel Egel; Trevor Johnston; Ashley L. Rhoades; Eric Robinson https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA733-1.html 2021-02-25T04:00:00Z 2021-02-25T04:00:00Z

Peace in Yemen will require a coordinated approach to security and an international body with the influence, mission, and resources to support what will be a decades-long process of reconciliation, reconstruction, and redevelopment. To succeed, this body must be led by Yemenis, giving them a clear voice and stake in shaping their future.

James Dobbins; Andrew Radin; Stephanie Pezard; Jonathan S. Blake; Laura Bosco; Nathan Chandler; James Pumzile Machakaire; Wandile Langa; Charles Nyuykonge; Kitenge Fabrice Tunda https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB10078.html 2019-06-28T07:00:00Z 2019-06-28T07:00:00Z

African-led missions are often the peacekeepers of last resort, taking on tasks rejected by others. Two of the six African operations examined helped set a relatively peaceful trajectory. Three of the missions contributed to improving security.

James Dobbins; James Pumzile Machakaire; Andrew Radin; Stephanie Pezard; Jonathan S. Blake; Laura Bosco; Nathan Chandler; Wandile Langa; Charles Nyuykonge; Kitenge Fabrice Tunda https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2978.html 2019-06-28T07:00:00Z 2019-06-28T07:00:00Z

What have the peacekeeping missions undertaken by African institutions in Burundi, the Central African Republic, Darfur, the Comoros, Somalia, and the Lake Chad Basin achieved?

Michael J. Mazarr; Ashley L. Rhoades https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2226.html 2018-01-08T06:00:00Z 2018-01-08T06:00:00Z

The postwar order offers significant value to U.S. interests and objectives and is worth the investment. It represents a leading U.S. competitive advantage. At a time of growing rivalry, nationalism, and uncertainty, a functioning multilateral order will be essential.

Michael J. Mazarr; Astrid Stuth Cevallos; Miranda Priebe; Andrew Radin; Kathleen Reedy; Alexander D. Rothenberg; Julia A. Thompson; Jordan Willcox https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1994.html 2017-09-05T07:00:00Z 2017-09-05T07:00:00Z

The liberal international order that has been in place since 1945 is relatively stable. But the order is threatened by geopolitical and domestic socioeconomic trends that call into question its assumptions. U.S. support and engagement over the coming decade will be essential.

Andrew Radin; Clint Reach https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1826.html 2017-05-18T05:00:00Z 2017-05-18T05:00:00Z

In this report, RAND researchers analyze Russian views of the current international order, identify Russia's core interests, and highlight the underlying choices for U.S. policy going forward.

Michael Shurkin; Stephanie Pezard; S. Rebecca Zimmerman https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1241.html 2017-04-20T06:30:00Z 2017-04-20T06:30:00Z

The terrorist threat in Mali is growing, but the country's military remains largely ineffective. Mali can't handle the threat without outside help. How can the United States engage Mali and other partners to help foster greater security and stability?

Giacomo Persi Paoli; Elli Kytomaki https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1779.html 2016-10-26T10:30:00Z 2016-10-26T10:30:00Z

This report aims to support universalisation of the Arms Trade Treaty by identifying barriers and obstacles to its ratification and by generating a set of proposals to overcome these barriers at the national, regional or international level.

Shelly Culbertson; Olga Oliker; Ben Baruch; Ilana Blum https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1485.html 2016-04-27T07:15:00Z 2016-04-27T07:15:00Z

The vast majority of Syrian refugees live in urban areas, not camps. What can be done to improve the coordination of international and national entities managing the refugee response in urban areas in Jordan and Lebanon?

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2016/02/16/lessening-the-risk-of-refugee-radicalization.html 2016-02-16T01:00:00Z 2016-02-16T01:00:00Z

In this February 2016 congressional briefing, senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors that can increase the risk of radicalization, measures to reduce the risk, and considerations for policymakers and legislators.

Barbara Sude; David Stebbins; Sarah Weilant https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE166.html 2015-12-28T07:00:00Z 2015-12-28T07:00:00Z

Radicalization among refugee populations, such as the millions currently fleeing Syria, is not inevitable. Rather, comprehensive policies that go beyond immediate life-saving needs can mitigate the risk. But such policies were rare in past crises and even today can be difficult to put in place and sustain.

Giacomo Persi Paoli https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP50687.html 2015-05-01T08:15:00Z 2015-05-01T08:15:00Z

This paper provides an overview of the key elements related to the use of industrial polymers in arms manufacturing, highlighting the challenges that such materials pose to the effective implementation of the ITI and the Firearms Protocol.

Giacomo Persi Paoli https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP50688.html 2015-05-01T08:15:00Z 2015-05-01T08:15:00Z

This paper provides an overview of the key elements related to the development of modular designs for small arms and highlights the challenges that such designs pose to the effective implementation of the ITI and the Firearms Protocol.

Christopher S. Chivvis; Jeffrey Martini https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR577.html 2014-03-17T11:30:00Z 2014-03-17T11:30:00Z

This report assesses the challenges facing Libya since the overthrow of the Qaddafi regime and evaluates the impact of the limited international role in efforts to overcome them. It also sketches possible future roles for the international community.

James Dobbins; Laurel E. Miller; Stephanie Pezard; Christopher S. Chivvis; Julie E. Taylor; Keith Crane; Calin Trenkov-Wermuth; Tewodaj Mengistu https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR167.html 2013-02-04T08:59:00Z 2013-02-04T08:59:00Z

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.

Larry Hanauer; Laurel E. Miller https://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1198.html 2012-05-09T07:45:00Z 2012-05-09T07:45:00Z

Past efforts to resolve ethno-territorial conflicts in Brčko, Mostar, Northern Ireland, and Jerusalem provide insights that could facilitate a negotiated settlement of the status of the disputed Iraqi city of Kirkuk.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1119.html 2011-10-11T13:28:00Z 2011-10-11T13:28:00Z

Governments intervening in post-conflict states face challenges and dilemmas regarding stabilization and reconstruction, where measures that may improve conditions in one respect may undermine them in another. A review of relevant literature seeks to inform strategic planning at the whole-of-government level.

Larry Hanauer; Jeffrey Martini; Omar Al-Shahery https://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP339.html 2011-07-25T13:42:00Z 2011-07-25T13:42:00Z

Continuing tensions between Arab and Kurdish communities in Iraq could lead to inadvertent armed conflict unless Iraqi leaders resolve outstanding disputes regarding federalism, the legal and political status of disputed territories, and the management of northern Iraq's oil and gas resources.

RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/07/08.html 2008-07-08T16:00:00Z 2008-07-08T16:00:00Z

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.