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  • 1
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    U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Philippines, 2001--2014 (2016)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833092922 , 0833092928
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xxxv, 148 pages) , color illustrations, color map, color charts.
    Series Statement: Research Report RR-1236-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.62509599
    Keywords: United States / Army / Special Forces ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Terrorism Prevention ; Philippines ; Counterinsurgency Philippines ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Counterinsurgency ; Terrorism Prevention ; Terrorism Prevention ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Counterinsurgency ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; HISTORY ; Asia ; Southeast Asia ; Military relations ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Counterinsurgency ; Philippines Strategic aspects ; 21st century ; United States Military relations ; Philippines ; Philippines Military relations ; United States ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; United States Military relations ; United States Military relations ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; Philippines ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "This report examines the 14-year experience of U.S. special operations forces in the Philippines from 2001 through 2014. The objective of this case history is to document and evaluate the activities and effects of special operations capabilities employed to address terrorist threats in Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines through (1) training and equipping Philippine security forces, (2) providing operational advice and assistance, and (3) conducting civil–military and information operations. The report evaluates the development, execution, and adaptation of the U.S. effort to enable the Philippine government to counter transnational terrorist groups. An average of 500 to 600 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations units were employed continuously under the command of a joint special operations task force. They provided training, advice, and assistance during combat operations to both Philippine special operations units and selected air, ground, and naval conventional units; conducted civil–military and information operations on Basilan, in the Sulu archipelago, and elsewhere in Mindanao; provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and emergency care; aided planning and intelligence fusion at joint operational commands and force development at institutional headquarters; and coordinated their programs closely with the U.S. embassy country team. The authors conclude that Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines contributed to the successful degradation of transnational terrorist threats in the Philippines and the improvement of its security forces, particularly special operations units. It identifies contributing and limiting factors, which could be relevant to the planning and implementation of future such efforts"--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Study Purpose -- Research Approach -- Organization of the Report -- Chapter 2: U.S.-Philippine Relations in Historical Perspective: U.S.-Philippine Policy Decisions -- The Initial Assessment -- Joint Task Force 510 and the Terms of Reference -- 2003-2004: Transition to Joint Special Operations Task Force--Philippines -- Summary -- Chapter 4: 2005-2007: The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Increased Emphasis on Armed Forces of Philippines Targeting of Abu Sayyaf Group Leaders -- Summary -- Chapter 6: 2010-2012: Transitioning Up: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 7: 2012-2014: Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Conclusion: Overall Outcomes -- Limiting Factors -- Key Contributing Factors -- Generalizability of Findings -- Appendixes: A. Balikatan 02-1 Terms of Reference -- B. Plan Analysis Tool -- Bibliography.
    Note: "April 6, 2016"--Table of contents page. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148). - Online resource; title from PDF title page (RAND, viewed April 7, 2016) , Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148)
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    Achieving peace in northern Mali : past agreements, local conflicts, and the prospects for a durable settlement (2015)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833088437 , 0833088432 , 9780833088444 , 0833088440 , 9780833088451 , 0833088459
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Pézard, Stéphanie Achieving peace in northern Mali
    DDC: 303.69096623
    Keywords: Coup d'état (Mali : 2012) ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; History ; Politics and government ; Mali History ; Tuareg Rebellion, 2012- ; Mali History ; Coup d'état, 2012 ; Mali Politics and government ; 1991- ; Mali ; Mali Politics and government 1991- ; Mali History Tuareg Rebellion, 2012- ; Mali History Coup d'état, 2012 ; Mali ; Electronic books History
    Abstract: This report examines the prospects for stabilization in Mali following the political and military crisis that began in 2012. To this end, it examines Mali's peace settlements since the early 1990s to identify flaws and successes. The authors find that five recurrent issues have impeded the implementation of successive accords: the lack of representativeness of the peace-accord signatories; a flawed understanding of decentralization and democracy; the limited perceived legitimacy, in the north, of Bamako; persistent insecurity; and an absence of transitional justice and reconciliation. The report recommends building representativeness through a variety of measures to simultaneously address these issues and help craft a peaceful way forward for Mali. The report also explores whether Mali's neighbor Niger owes its current stability to a more favorable context, shrewd policies, or sheer luck and whether it might offer a model of resilience for Mali. The authors recommend emulating some of the policies that could account for Niger's sustained stability, such as better integration of Tuareg populations and a focus on development programs in addition to security, while recognizing that these do not make Niger impervious to a resurgence of the political turmoil it experienced in the past
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  • 3
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    China's expanding African relations : implications for U.S. national security (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833090379 , 0833090372 , 9780833090386 , 0833090380 , 9780833088505 , 0833090313
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 110 pages)
    DDC: 303.48/25106
    Keywords: Geopolitics ; National security ; China ; Africa ; China ; Africa ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This report explores China's rapidly expanding involvement in Africa in order to better inform U.S. thinking about its relations both with China and with African states. The report pays particular attention to geostrategic competition in Africa, potential security threats, and opportunities on the continent. It examines the economic, political, and security interests driving Chinese engagement with African states and assesses potential medium-term changes in Sino-African relations across these three dimensions. It then assesses how China's interests and behavior on the continent affect the interests of the United States. In this matter, misperceptions often result from faulty assumptions about the potential for conflict over resources, images of Cold War-style geopolitical competition, and the nature of China's economic engagement with the continent. The report concludes by offering policy recommendations for U.S. and Army leaders concerned with U.S. security relationships with African states and with managing Sino-American relations in Africa. In particular, the report recommends that the United States should view China's sometimes-unfavorable activities in Africa in context and continue to seek opportunities to engage Beijing on mutual interests, such as defeating violent extremists, improving African infrastructure to promote trade and development, and encouraging economic and political stability on the continent."--Page 4 of cover
    DOI: 10.7249/j.ctt15zc655
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    Identification and analysis of technology emergence using patent classification (2014)
    [Santa Monica, Calif.] : RAND Corporation
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    ISBN: 9780833089823 , 083308982X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 303.48/3
    Keywords: Technological innovations ; Patents ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    DOI: 10.7249/j.ctt14bs2mh
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  • 5
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    United States and Mexico : ties that bind, issues that divide (2012)
    Santa Monica, Calif. [u.a.]
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    ISBN: 0833051067 , 9780833051066
    Language: English
    Pages: xli, 192 p , Ill., graph. Darst., Kt , 23 cm
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Series Statement: RAND
    Series Statement: investment in people and ideas
    DDC: 303.48/273072
    Keywords: United States Relations ; Mexico Relations ; USA ; Außenpolitik ; Mexiko
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-192)
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  • 6
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    Resolving Kirkuk : lessons learned from settlements of earlier ethno-territorial conflicts (2012)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND | New York : JSTOR
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    ISBN: 9780833079688 , 0833079689
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 70 Seiten)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-1198-USFI
    DDC: 305.8009567/4
    Keywords: Ethnic conflict History 21st century ; Ethnic conflict Case studies ; Ethnic conflict ; Ethnic relations Political aspects ; Karkūk (Iraq) Ethnic relations ; Political aspects ; Case studies ; History ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Tensions among Arabs, Kurds, and Turkomen in northern Iraq -- particularly regarding the city of Kirkuk -- have the potential to escalate into intercommunal violence that would greatly destabilize Iraq. The city's status is tied up in political, legal, and constitutional disputes over disputed territories, Iraq's oil and gas resources, and the power of Iraq's regions vis-à-vis Baghdad. Past efforts to resolve ethno-territorial conflicts, whether successful or not, offer insights that may facilitate a negotiated solution to the status of Kirkuk. An examination of agreements and negotiations regarding Brčko, Mostar, Northern Ireland, and Jerusalem demonstrates the importance of separating local disputes from national-level politics, emphasizing practical governance structures over symbols of sovereignty, developing adaptable power-sharing mechanisms and multi-ethnic security forces that protect the rights of current and potential future minorities, empowering local leaders, and marginalizing nationalistic spoilers who amplify ethnic tensions to consolidate their power. Confidence-building measures and successful resolution of local problems could demonstrate that meaningful inter-ethnic collaboration is possible and, by alleviating local tensions, provide "breathing space" for national-level officials to resolve strategic challenges. The negotiation process may be facilitated by considering whether a "grand bargain" can mitigate the zero-sum nature of the dispute, temporarily deferring especially contentious issues, and involving an impartial yet influential third party to bridge gaps and encourage compromise. The U.S. record of constructive engagement on Arab-Kurd issues, combined with its ability to influence debates on such unresolved national issues as federalism and hydrocarbons, suggests that active American diplomacy regarding Kirkuk could both eliminate a potential flashpoint and pave the way for Iraqi leaders to resolve broader political and economic disputes.
    Note: Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 10, 2012) , "Sponsored by U.S. Forces-Iraq , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-70)
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    The 21st century at work : forces shaping the future workforce and workplace in the United States (2004)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
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    ISBN: 9780833034922 , 0833036181 , 9781601290052 , 1601290055
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xlv, 258 pages)
    DDC: 305.5620112973
    Keywords: Work environment ; Employment forecasting ; Working class ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The challenges of looking to the future -- A guiding framework -- Shifting demographic parameters shaping the future workforce -- Slower workforce growth ahead -- The workforce is becoming ever more diverse -- The key characteristic of the future workforce is skill -- Addressing the slowdown in labor force growth -- Changing demographics also shift demand for goods and services -- Demographics and the future of work -- The information age and beyond : the reach of technology -- The advent of the information age -- Applications of the "new biology" -- Nanotechnology : revolutionary technology on the horizon -- How technology is affecting the workforce and workplace -- Technology and the future of work -- A new era of global integration -- The phenomenon of economic global integration -- Forces behind global economic integration -- How economic globalization is affecting the U.S. economy, the workforce, and the workplace -- Economic globalization and the future of work -- Implications for work in the twenty-first century -- New paradigms for the organization of production -- Shifts in employment relationships and where work is performed -- Other workplace dimensions : safety, security, and privacy -- The changing nature of work and the skill requirements of jobs -- Supplying the workforce needs of the tuture -- Changing the rewards to work
    Abstract: What are the forces that will continue to shape the U.S. workforce and workplace over the next 10 to 15 years? With such inevitabilities as the proliferation and acceleration of technology worldwide, will more individuals work at home, will more businesses outsource their noncore functions--and with what consequences? Answering such questions can help stakeholders--workers, employers, educators, and policymakers--make informed decisions. With its eye on forming sound policy, the U.S. Department of Labor asked the RAND Corporation to look at the future of work in the near-to-medium term. The authors analyzed shifting demographic patterns, the pace of technological change, and the path of economic globalization. They observe, for example, that the workforce will continue to grow--however, at a markedly declining pace--and that the ongoing education of employees will be paramount as new technologies, such as bio- and nanotechnologies, come onto the scene and develop. They also look at the trend of globalization and how it fares for the United States' economy and those of other countries. Overall, the authors provide for the reader expectations about the key forces in the economy today and their implications for the future workforce and workplace, including the size, composition, and skills of the workforce; the nature of work and workplace arrangements; and worker compensation
    DOI: 10.7249/mg164dol
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    The dynamic terrorist threat : an assessment of group motivations and capabilities in a changing world (2004)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp
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    ISBN: 9780833034946 , 0833034944 , 9780833036216 , 0833036211 , 9781282451469 , 1282451464
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 106 pages)
    DDC: 303.6/25
    Keywords: Terrorism ; Threats ; Behavioral assessment ; Terrorism ; Terrorists ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Assessing terrorist threats -- Terrorist groups' capabilities -- Terrorist groups as dynamic entities -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Trends in terrorist attacks
    Abstract: As the war on terrorism wages on, our nation's policymakers will continue to face the challenge of assessing threats that various terrorist groups pose to the U.S. homeland and our interests abroad. In addition, the struggle against terrorism likely will be in constant competition with other U.S. international policy issues that come to the fore. As part of the RAND Corporation's yearlong "Thinking Strategically About Combating Terrorism" project, the authors of this report develop a way to assess, analyze, and prioritize the danger posed by various terrorist organizations around the world. The authors also look at how different terrorist groups adapt and change over time, emphasizing that understanding these changes may help policymakers identify terrorists' greatest vulnerabilities. Of course, the very nature of terrorism creates a difficulty in predicting new and emerging threats; however, by establishing these types of parameters, the report creates a fresh foundation of threat analysis on which future counterterrorism strategy may build
    DOI: 10.7249/mr1782af
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    Countering the new terrorism (1999)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand
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    ISBN: 9780833026675 , 0833026674 , 0585239576 , 9780585239576 , 9780833032560 , 0833032569
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xxi, 153 pages) , illustrations
    Edition: Online-Ausg.
    Parallel Title: Print version Countering the new terrorism
    DDC: 303.625
    Keywords: United States / Air Force Security measures ; United States / Air Force ; United States Security measures ; United States Security measures ; United States ; Terrorism Prevention ; United States ; Information warfare Prevention ; United States ; National security United States ; Air power United States ; National security ; Information warfare Prevention ; Air power ; Terrorism Prevention ; Information warfare Prevention ; National security ; Air power ; Terrorism Prevention ; Air power ; Information warfare ; Prevention ; Military policy ; National security ; Armed Forces ; Security measures ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom & Security ; Terrorism ; United States Military policy ; United States ; United States Military policy ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic book ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The contours of terrorism are changing, and the new terrorism has more diverse sources, motivations, and tactics than the old. It is more lethal, global in reach, and characterized by network forms of organization. Terrorist sponsorship is becoming hazier and "privatized." The August 1998 terrorist bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania fit in many ways the new mold. The chapters in this book trace the evolution of international terrorism against civilian and U.S. military targets, look ahead to where terrorism is going, and assess how it might be contained. Terrorism and counterterrorism are placed in strategic perspective, including how terrorism might be applied as an asymmetric strategy by less-capable adversaries. The report builds on a existing body of RAND research on terrorism and political violence, and makes extensive use of the RAND-St. Andrews Chronology of International Terrorism
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Air Force. - "Project Air Force. - "MR-989-AF"--Page 4 of cover. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record , "Project Air Force , "MR-989-AF"--P. [4] of cover , Includes bibliographical references and index
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