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Oct 11, 2023

RAND Experts Offer Analysis of Israeli-Hamas Conflict

On October 12, RAND experts will discuss the unfolding Israel-Hamas war and the aftermath of last weekend's unprecedented attacks from Gaza. Topics will include potential military responses from the Israeli Defense Forces and the United States, Israeli-Palestinian political dynamics, non-state terror groups and hostage situations, and geopolitical implications.
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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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Anticipating Flashpoints with Russia: Patterns and Drivers

The authors combined quantitative and qualitative modes of analysis to better understand and anticipate flashpoints with Russia.
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Looking Beyond the War: Planning for Ukraine's Reconstruction

More certain than the outcome of the war is the need for an extensive post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. It is likely to be the largest post-war rebuilding effort since the one in Europe after World War Two. The United States and its allies and partners have an intense interest in the success of reconstruction.
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U.S. and Israel on Parallel Paths

From the political roles of religious fundamentalism, to the inability of either side to find compromise with the other, to leaders facing legal struggles, the United States and Israel have a lot in common.
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Normalizing Assad Won't Solve the Syrian Refugee Crisis

As much as Syrian refugees would like to return home eventually and as much as neighboring countries would welcome an end to the challenges of hosting large refugee communities, now is not the right time for mass Syrian refugee repatriation. Regional governments could instead focus on supporting refugees where they are, especially by allowing them to be legal, productive members of local economies.
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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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A two-day conference explored Indian and U.S. views on security across the Indo-Pacific, informed by six papers discussing bilateral security cooperation, Russian arms sales to India, and the challenges posed by China to regional security.
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Escaping Afghanistan

As of April 2023, about 152,000 Special Immigrant Visa applicants remain trapped in Afghanistan. Despite many recommendations and bipartisan support for reforming the program, only minor tweaks have been made. Meanwhile, the dangerously slow process has become practically a death sentence.
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The Prisoner Dilemma: Policy Options to Address Circumstances of ISIS Prisoners in Northeastern Syria

RAND researchers hosted a subject-matter expert workshop to determine proposed courses of action to reduce security threats from and meet international standards for prisons holding presumed former Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) fighters.
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Fighting in Sudan Is Creating a Rift Among U.S. Security Partners

While the national security community often focuses on strategic competition between the United States and its near-peer adversaries, the conflict in Sudan is a good reminder that regional powers are also engaged in competition for influence and resources.
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Yemen's Year-Long Truce Creates Opportunities for Durable Peace

The truce in Yemen does not represent a comprehensive peace, but it does offer a path to ending the civil war for good. Going forward, an inclusive political process—one that includes all parts of Yemeni society, including women, civil society groups, and youth—will be critical.

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