Civil-Military Relations

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Expert Insights

Jan 27, 2025

The Chinese Military's Doubtful Combat Readiness: The People’s Liberation Army Remains Focused on Upholding Chinese Communist Party Rule, Not Preparing for War

In this paper, the author analyzes political, organizational, and other features of the People's Liberation Army to show how its focus on political loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party constrains its combat readiness.
Research

Jan 22, 2025

Political Legitimacy and the People's Liberation Army

This report's authors examine how transitions in the Chinese Communist Party's political legitimacy since 1949 have affected the Chinese military’s development and performance. The authors also consider how these links could evolve in coming years.
Project

Jan 8, 2025

Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) commissioned a study by QinetiQ and RAND Europe to understand and improve the complex transition process from military to civilian life for UK Armed Forces personnel and their families.
Research

Jan 6, 2025

The Future of U.S. Global Health Work in Asia: How Can U.S. Civil-Military Health Assistance Enhance Asia's Health Security?

This report summarizes literature and subject-matter experts' opinions on why Asia could benefit from a new regional public health agency and how U.S. global health strategies can better support disease surveillance and response networks in Asia.
Expert Insights

Nov 26, 2024

How Federal Funding Terms and Conditions Could Encourage Safe Artificial Intelligence Development

In this paper, the authors examine policy and regulatory opportunities available to the U.S. federal government to enforce safety and security requirements on artificial intelligence systems supported by U.S. government funds.
Research

Sep 25, 2024

Expanding the Geographic Footprint of Army JROTC: An Analysis of Instructor and School Perspectives, Site Sustainability, and the Instructor Pipeline

The geographic distribution of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) sites is uneven across the United States. RAND researchers assessed where the Army might locate new, sustainable sites and how to grow the program’s instructor cadre.
Commentary

Aug 6, 2024

Nurturing and Destroying Democracy: The Two Sides of Bangladesh's Ousted Awami League

Amid violent protests and mounting dissent in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation marks the end of an era, leaving Bangladesh in turmoil and casting a shadow over its democratic aspirations. The future hangs in the balance with an uncertain military role and a populace hungry for change.
Commentary

Jun 28, 2024

Should the UK Bring Back National Service? Considerations and Lessons from International Research

In the absence of fully fledged national service, the United Kingdom should consider alternative avenues for strengthening societal links with the armed forces, contributing to societal resilience, and encouraging engagement in national security and defence.
Research

Jun 28, 2024

Staffing the Israel Defense Force in the 21st Century

The Israel Defense Force was envisioned as requiring all citizens to serve but faces changing circumstances calling this model into question. The authors explore these issues and suggest a system permitting either military or civilian service.
Research

Apr 9, 2024

Military Recruiter Access to High Schools: Improving Policy and Practice

In this report—the first systematic analysis of this issue—the authors seek to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with analysis and recommendations on how to improve military recruiters’ access to high schools.
Research

Apr 3, 2024

Addressing Stressors for National Guard Personnel: Insights From Leadership

The authors explore the National Guard’s recent mission demands, identify the challenges that the pace of operations has created for Guard members and their families, and examine what service and support programs are in place to address these challenges.
Research

Feb 13, 2024

Understanding the Impact of Department of Defense Youth Programs on Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide

The authors assess school leaders’ awareness and perception of Department of Defense youth programs, the ways such programs build connections with communities, and the extent to which these programs help bridge the civilian-military divide.

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The Chinese Military's Doubtful Combat Readiness: The People’s Liberation Army Remains Focused on Upholding Chinese Communist Party Rule, Not Preparing for War

Political Legitimacy and the People's Liberation Army

Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

The Future of U.S. Global Health Work in Asia: How Can U.S. Civil-Military Health Assistance Enhance Asia's Health Security?

How Federal Funding Terms and Conditions Could Encourage Safe Artificial Intelligence Development

Expanding the Geographic Footprint of Army JROTC: An Analysis of Instructor and School Perspectives, Site Sustainability, and the Instructor Pipeline

Nurturing and Destroying Democracy: The Two Sides of Bangladesh's Ousted Awami League

Should the UK Bring Back National Service? Considerations and Lessons from International Research

Staffing the Israel Defense Force in the 21st Century

Military Recruiter Access to High Schools: Improving Policy and Practice

Addressing Stressors for National Guard Personnel: Insights From Leadership

Understanding the Impact of Department of Defense Youth Programs on Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide

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The Chinese Military's Doubtful Combat Readiness: The People’s Liberation Army Remains Focused on Upholding Chinese Communist Party Rule, Not Preparing for War

Political Legitimacy and the People's Liberation Army

Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

The Future of U.S. Global Health Work in Asia: How Can U.S. Civil-Military Health Assistance Enhance Asia's Health Security?

How Federal Funding Terms and Conditions Could Encourage Safe Artificial Intelligence Development

Expanding the Geographic Footprint of Army JROTC: An Analysis of Instructor and School Perspectives, Site Sustainability, and the Instructor Pipeline

Nurturing and Destroying Democracy: The Two Sides of Bangladesh's Ousted Awami League

Should the UK Bring Back National Service? Considerations and Lessons from International Research

Staffing the Israel Defense Force in the 21st Century

Military Recruiter Access to High Schools: Improving Policy and Practice

Addressing Stressors for National Guard Personnel: Insights From Leadership

Understanding the Impact of Department of Defense Youth Programs on Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide

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