Howard J Shatz - Böcker

Since 2007, security has improved dramatically in Iraq. The U.S. and Iraqi governments - and most Iraqis - want to see both the U.S. presence there reduced and the Iraqi government and security forces assuming a greater role in providing for publi...

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Despite geographical closeness and many shared economic interests, the United States and Mexico remain wary of one another, and many factors have hindered their cooperation. This book focuses on how the alliance between the United States and Mexic...

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This monograph analyzes the finances of the militant group al-Qa'ida in Iraq in Anbar province during 2005 and 2006, at the peak of the group's power and influence. The authors draw on captured financial documents that give details on the daily fi...

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Despite geographical closeness and many shared economic interests, the United States and Mexico remain wary of one another, and many factors have hindered their cooperation. This book focuses on how the alliance between the United States and Mexic...

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What is the impact of demographics on the prospective production of military power and the causes of war? This monograph analyzes this issue by projecting working-age populations through 2050; assessing the influence of demographics on manpower, n...

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This report summarizes the approaches, findings, and recommendations of four studies intended to help the Kurdistan Regional Government expand access to high-quality education and health care, increase private-sector development and employment for...

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The study addresses the issue of improving the private-sector labor market in the Kurdistan Region-Iraq. Doing so will involve creating mechanisms by which job-seekers can develop the right skills and employers can find the employees they need.

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Researchers have recommendations for how the Israeli government may apply a strategic perspective toward socioeconomic issues and develop a formal socioeconomic strategy should it wish to do so.

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Exploring the elements of a national strategy for U.S. foreign policy, the book examines critical global, regional, and other policy issues and decisions likely to confront the next president and senior U.S. officials in 2017 and beyond.

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Drawing from 140 recently declassified documents, this report presents a comprehensive account of the organization, territorial designs, management, personnel policies, and finances of the Islamic State of Iraq and its predecessor, al-Qa'ida in Ir...

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In an era of intensifying debate over U.S. funding and resources, RAND researchers explore whether and to what extent the United States derives economic benefits from its overseas security commitments.

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The goal of U.S. international economic policy is to contribute to national economic growth and prosperity. This report presents the strategic choices America faces regarding the international economy over the term of the next U.S. administration.

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