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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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The Cost-Effectiveness of Education Interventions in Poor Countries — Aug. 27, 2008

The August issue of Policy Insight discusses the growing use of randomized trials to determine the effectiveness of development programs in low-income countries, suggesting that similar methods should be used to assess the cost-effectiveness of education interventions in these countries

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Dangerous Thresholds: Managing Escalation in the 21st Century — Aug. 25, 2008

Historical examples and the analysis of two modified Delphi exercises augment an examination of approaches to escalation management within the demands of today’s security environment and its attendant threats involving not only long-standing nuclear powers, but also insurgent groups and terrorists.

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Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition — Aug. 31, 2008

The Pardee Center was established in 2001 to enhance the overall future quality and condition of human life by aggressively disseminating and applying new methods for long-term policy analysis in a wide variety of policy areas where they are needed most.

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August 29, 2008: Too Soon to Judge the Surge, By Nora Bensahel (San Diego Union-Tribune)

August 28, 2008: Georgia: Breakdown of Vision the West Had for a New Europe, By Robert E. Hunter (European Affairs)

August 25, 2008: Kosovo and South Ossetia More Different Than Similar , By Olga Oliker (RFERL.org, the website of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty)

August 24, 2008: Turkey's Second Chance, By F. Stephen Larrabee (Washington Times)

August 21, 2008: Book by RAND's James Dobbins Gives an Insider's Account of What Happened in Afghanistan 'After the Taliban'

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Securing Health: Lessons from Nation-Building Missions 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. Full Document

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. Full Document