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Jan 1, 2007
This paper analyzes one program, the Container Security Initiative, which inspects high-risk U.S.-bound containers at foreign ports.
Press
Oct 16, 2006
October 16, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Warns Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping.
Oct 13, 2006
Explores terrorist threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences, as well as the application of civil liability, in connection with terrorist attacks against targeting ferries, cruise ships, and container ships.
Commentary
Mar 26, 2006
Published commentary by RAND staff: Securing America's Ports, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Research Summary
Nov 25, 2005
Since 9/11, several programs have been implemented to improve security of the global supply chain. In reviewing these programs, this study concludes that supply-chain efficiency and security are distinct but interconnected and recommends considering ...
UK's attempts to re-enter the commercial shipbuilding market or enter the military ship export market would face daunting challenges. Design breakthroughs by the UK could help its competitive position, but such advances require risky investments.
Sep 26, 2005
Published commentary by RAND staff: Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Jun 15, 2005
Looks at the feasibility of UK shipbuilders expanding outside their domestic military contracts into the worldwide commercial or foreign military markets.
Mar 29, 2005
A process analysis to support implementation of a new budgetary process, which shows that three different processes interact and compete for the attention of policymakers: the budgetary, data collection, and policy making processes.
Feb 22, 2005
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Jan 1, 2005
As U.S. maritime security adapts to the terrorist threat, we argue that quantitative analysis should be used to evaluate security initiatives and present a case study of one proposed measure: 100 percent scanning of containers entering the country.
Sep 8, 2003
Terrorists could use containers on ships to transport weapons and dangerous materials, or could use the containers themselves as weapons of mass destruction.
