Although polls of Hispanic youth show a strong propensity to serve in the military, Hispanics are nonetheless underrepresented among military recruits. The authors discuss the major characteristics th
Examines the performance of Pennsylvania1s workers1 compensation system, focusing on benefits and compensation, workplace safety, medical care, and dispute resolution. The authors find that the system
Prince George1s County, Maryland, faces the ongoing challenge of ensuring the health of its residents in the context of severe fiscal constraints. To help policymakers address this challenge, this rep
This report summarizes Committee recommendations made from 2000-01 on "bioethical issues arising from research on human biology and behavior" and responses to them by US media and policymakers. Includ
Building on prior RAND research, this monograph explores the need for and retention of technical skills in the UK1s maritime industry, particularly among designers and engineers involved with surface
Numerous commentators have suggested that deterrence does not work against terrorist organizations manned by foot soldiers willing to die for the cause. Although largely agreeing with this assessment,
This book examines the social and economic development policies enacted by three countries - Israel, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom - to inhibit a resurgence of terrorism within their jurisdi
Anticipating varied and fast-breaking regional crises in the future, the United States is reassessing how it prepares, maintains, and employs its military forces. This research looks at the current op
Investigates the circumstances and processes required to establish the new Ogene Revolutiono in which genetically modified crops are tailored to address chronic agricultural problems in specific regio
During the 1990s, questions arose about how future changes in military missions, organizations, and technology would affect work and workers in the Department of Defense (DoD). To address these questi
This study explores the historical relationship between economic growth and military expenditures in five great power countries: Germany, France, Russia, Japan, and the United States. Using statistica
China's geopolitical ambitions and growing military capabilities and Southeast Asia's perceptions of a rising China will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Southeast Asia and the U.S. milita
This study analyzes possible problems with company-level direct fire control, terrain and enemy analysis, and command and control planning and preparation, explores how these problems affect combat ef
Following an earlier RAND study of public support for earlier conflicts, this one analyzes public poll data from the final stage of the Somalia disaster to the ongoing occupation of Iraq and the everl
This book presents results of the third and final wave of a national survey to elicit assessments of state and local response organizations of their activities following 9/11 to improve preparedness t
Key political, economic, and societal faultlines underlying the likelihood of conflict in the region of Central Asia and South Caucasus are examined and assessed regarding their implications for regio
