Описание: The Department of the Air Force and larger Department of Defense have employed a variety of approaches to speed the acquisition of military capabilities in an effort to keep pace with evolving threats and technology opportunities. In this report, the authors identify and analyze various approaches, assess their suitability for different conditions and types of acquisition, and identify implementation issues.
Описание: Despite its global advantages, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s current deterrent posture in the Baltic states is militarily weak and generally questionable. A Russian invasion there would almost surely capture some or all of those states' capital cities within a few days, presenting NATO with a fait accompli. This report examines what role nonstrategic nuclear weapons could play in deterring such an invasion.
Описание: For the purposes of capability development planning, RAND Project AIR FORCE focuses on analytical methods that can be used for decisionmaking under conditions of deep uncertainty about the future threat environment, rate of technological advancement, and budgeting. Such methods can also inform investment trades across warfighting domains and functional areas, as well as other responsibilities of the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability.
Описание: The authors review Puerto Rico's economic history and compare observed economic indicators following the storms to counterfactual estimates to assess the real net impacts of the 2017 hurricanes. This analysis provides the context for the recovery plan for rebuilding a sustainable and healthy economic sector and whole of Puerto Rico.
Описание: The authors consider how policy environments affect school districts` attempts to scale and sustain quality summer programs. This report, the sixth in a series, is intended to help program leaders navigate local, state, and federal policy contexts.
Описание: This report provides a summary of the risks, proliferation, and costs of man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) attacks against commercial aviation targets, as well as mitigation options. The research is focused on the historical use of MANPADS against civilian aviation; the threat of MANPADS proliferation and nonstate groups' MANPADS use; the potential economic impacts of an overseas attack on civilian aircraft; and mitigation options.
Описание: To recognize the risks faced by service members in the line of duty, the U.S. Department of Defense offers special pays and benefits to eligible personnel. In this report, RAND researchers examine the methodology for awarding hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay and explore whether a different approach, such as one based on deployment or operations, might be more effective and efficient.
Описание: In this report, the authors assess the state of artificial intelligence (AI) relevant to DoD and address misconceptions about it; conduct an independent and introspective assessment of the Department of Defense's posture in AI; and put forth a set of recommendations for internal actions, external engagements, and potential legislative or regulatory actions that could enhance the Department of Defense posture in AI.
Описание: Disputes over the regional order in post-Soviet Europe and Eurasia are at the core of the breakdown in relations between Russia and the West and have created major security and economic challenges for states caught in between. The authors of this volume propose a new approach to the regional order that bridges current disagreements on the security architecture, economic integration, and regional conflicts.
Автор: Hunt Priscillia, Saunders Jessica, Hollywood John S. Название: Evaluation of the Shreveport Predictive Policing Experiment ISBN: 083308691X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780833086914 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5783.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In this second of two volumes, Carl B. Cone demonstrates once again that only through a study of Edmund Burke`s active political life can one understand his thought. To Burke`s important practical contributions to the art of government made prior to 1782 must now be added the extension of his thought to new problems of empire and finally, in more theoretical directions, to the French Revolution.
Описание: How do we learn to risk, to trust, to pursue wholeness and excellence-to run with the horses and live life at its best? In a series of profound reflections on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human. This special commemorative edition includes a new preface from Peterson`s son and a six-session Bible study guide.
Описание: James Garratt explores the revival of sixteenth-century music in nineteenth-century Germany, focusing on the reception of Palestrina by critics, historians, performers and composers. This book will interest scholars, students and devotees of nineteenth-century music, and those interested in nineteenth-century culture, art, architecture, literature and aesthetics, and the early music revival.
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