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International Affairs

RAND has been conducting research on international policy for more than 50 years. This research primarily focuses on countries other than the U.S. and includes security and military policy as well as social and economic policy. View all International Affairs Documents Available Online or find general information at Reports and Bookstore.

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Cyberdeterrence and Cyberwar — Oct. 8, 2009

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Rather than threatening to punish offenders, the U.S. must focus its efforts on defending critical civilian and military computer networks from cyber attack.

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Integrating Civilian Agencies in Stability Operations — Sep. 25, 2009

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RAND Arroyo Center examined the question of how the Army can help make key civilian agencies more capable partners in stability, security, transition, and reconstruction operations. Even without much action at the national level, the Army can still improve civilian participation in these activities.

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November 4, 2009: Our Man in Kabul, By James Dobbins (Foreignaffairs.com)

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November 2, 2009: Karzai's Second Term a Test for International Community, By Terrence K. Kelly (RAND.org)

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October 27, 2009: Keeping Our Allies on Our Side in Afghanistan, By Leo Michel, Robert E. Hunter (Los Angeles Times)

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October 20, 2009: Biden's Task in Eastern Europe: Reassurance, By F. Stephen Larrabee, Christopher S. Chivvis (The Christian Science Monitor)

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October 19, 2009: Prime Numbers: Doped, By Beau Kilmer, Peter H. Reuter (Foreign Policy)

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Securing Health: Lessons from Nation-Building Missions

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RAND researchers analyzed the health components of seven post–World War II nation-building efforts conducted after major conflicts-Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq-and found that two factors are correlated with successful health outcomes: planning and coordination, and infrastructure and resources.

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War and Escalation in South Asia

War and Escalation in South Asia

This monograph highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, influential role. It suggests seven steps the military might take to better advance and defend U.S. interests in South Asia, the Middle East, and Asia at large. Washington should intensify involvement in South Asia and become more influential with the governments there. Given the area's potential for violence, it should also shape part of the U.S. military to meet potential crises.

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