Reflections in that rain puddle

Identifies thoughtful, good for discussion and analysis posts on web sites dealing with public affairs with some focus on government [especially foreign affairs]. Please note that I am a progressive and my selections will reflect that. However, I am not a member of any political party.

Posts tagged Rand

Jan 27 '12
Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve as Cautionary Tale for U.S. Military | RAND

Thoughtful reading for those with a serious interest in both military tactics and strategy when fighting those with limited numbers and experience but with fairly advanced weapons.

Tags: Rand Israeli mistakes against hybrid adversaries serve as cautionary tale for U.S. military

Jan 11 '12
Israel and Iran: A Dangerous Rivalry | RAND

Rand issues new report on this relationship well worth your attention.

7 notes Tags: Rand Israel and Iran: dangerous rivalry Dalia Dassa Kaye

Dec 17 '11
Reshaping the Army's Active and Reserve Components | RAND

Especially useful now with the various discussions of reductions in military spending.

6 notes Tags: Rand Michael L. Hansen Reshaping the Army's active and reserve components

Oct 3 '11
Although I have some concern about the validity of this study, Rand is certainly a trust-worthy source. The question is how can this consumer control be enhanced and made more typical.

Although I have some concern about the validity of this study, Rand is certainly a trust-worthy source. The question is how can this consumer control be enhanced and made more typical.

Tags: Rand Consumer control over health care costs -- U.S.

Sep 26 '11
Solid look at an important aspect of the decline of the middle class. Available as PDF.

Solid look at an important aspect of the decline of the middle class. Available as PDF.

Tags: Rand Accelerating health care costs wiping out much of Americans' income gains

Sep 12 '11
The impact of single or repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan has enormous medical and social costs. An overview of early research by Rand. Note that much of the impact will not appear for some time. The costs of war are widespread.

The impact of single or repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan has enormous medical and social costs. An overview of early research by Rand. Note that much of the impact will not appear for some time. The costs of war are widespread.

22 notes Tags: Rand How deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan affects U.S. service members and their families

Aug 31 '11
According to some news reports, peace talks between Afghan factions have recently collapsed. Rand provides a helpful report on the issues surrounding such talks.

According to some news reports, peace talks between Afghan factions have recently collapsed. Rand provides a helpful report on the issues surrounding such talks.

23 notes Tags: Rand Afghan peace talks -- a primer James Shinn

Aug 6 '11
How to best counter terrorism, both foreign and domestic, continues to receive attention with considerable disagreement from conservatives and liberals. Here is Rand’s take on these important issues.

How to best counter terrorism, both foreign and domestic, continues to receive attention with considerable disagreement from conservatives and liberals. Here is Rand’s take on these important issues.

7 notes Tags: Rand Critical review of U.S. actions since 9/11

Feb 9 '11
With a growing number of older Americans, the effectiveness and efficiency of elder care is beginning to receive more needed attention. Rand reports on well-being in the home. Note that affordable [?], quality home care would be the best solution for many.

With a growing number of older Americans, the effectiveness and efficiency of elder care is beginning to receive more needed attention. Rand reports on well-being in the home. Note that affordable [?], quality home care would be the best solution for many.

Tags: Rand Elder care at home -- global