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Feb 20, 2026

Pursuing Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration in Gaza: A Critical Pathway to a Durable Peace

The authors propose a disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) framework for Gaza. They also describe the preconditions necessary for a successful DDR program in Gaza, including the link to deradicalization.
Commentary

Jan 30, 2026

Ukraine Will Be the Business Opportunity of the Decade

When the fighting stops, the most promising opportunities for U.S. companies won't be in Russia, but in Ukraine. With U.S. and European support, Ukraine is poised to emerge as a secure sovereign state deeply integrated with the global economy.
Commentary

Jan 29, 2026

China Could Play Spoiler in Venezuela's Debt Restructuring

Venezuela's external liabilities likely exceed $150 billion. Absent a credible debt restructuring, sanctions relief and higher oil output will not translate into durable stabilization or sustained investment. And China's oil-backed loans give it leverage to delay a comprehensive debt restructuring.
Commentary

Dec 20, 2025

How to Keep Gaza's Recovery from Becoming an 80-Year Project

The coming year will determine whether Gaza's recovery begins on realistic footing or remains in a quagmire. Getting the details right could give Palestinians what they have lacked for decades: not just temporary relief, but a genuine chance to rebuild and remain in their homeland.
Commentary

Dec 15, 2025

2025 RAND Wrap-Up: Research That Defined Our Year

RAND's mission is clear: We tackle hard problems and tough questions, helping policymakers make informed, robust decisions amid risk and uncertainty. Here are some ways RAND supported decisionmakers in 2025.
Commentary

Nov 3, 2025

Demilitarization in Gaza: Could the Palestinian Authority Be Part of the Solution?

With the Gaza ceasefire in place and hostages back home, the next step in President Trump’s peace plan depends on Hamas giving up its weapons. Lasting peace will take teamwork, support from other countries, and a bigger role for the Palestinian Authority, built through slow and steady progress.
Commentary

Oct 29, 2025

Historical Parallels Highlight the Challenges of Implementing Phase II of the Gaza Peace Plan

The world can celebrate the Gaza ceasefire—hostages home, aid finally reaching those in need—but the hardest work lies ahead. Hamas's refusal to surrender arms, questions over who will rule Gaza, and the challenge of reconciliation threaten to unravel the plan's promise. Whether this moment becomes a turning point or a pause in endless conflict will depend on what happens next.
Commentary

Oct 23, 2025

Rebuilding Gaza—from Camps to Communities

With most of Gaza destroyed, finding homes for 2.2 million people will require a new approach. Future‑oriented camps, incremental rebuilding, and new neighborhoods could shelter Gazans now while laying the groundwork for lasting recovery and stability.
Commentary

Oct 16, 2025

Making the 20-Point Plan Work in Gaza

With President Trump's 20‑point plan accepted by Israel and tentatively by Hamas, a path to ending the devastating conflict is emerging. But achieving a lasting peace will require exceptional leadership and vision from both sides.
Commentary

Sep 23, 2025

Israel Can No Longer Wish Palestine Away

International recognition of a Palestinian state has sparked Israeli defiance and risks further isolating Israel without improving conditions for Palestinians. A multilateral approach, engaging both sides and building on the New York Declaration, could offer a path forward.
Expert Insights

Jul 23, 2025

Opportunities After Midnight Hammer: Charting a Path to Middle East Stability and Prosperity

Testimony presented before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism on July 23, 2025.
Press

Mar 27, 2025

RAND Offers Plan to House Palestinians While Rebuilding Gaza, After Fighting Ends

A RAND report offers a flexible plan to house displaced Palestinians while their homes and communities are rebuilt, describing steps that could be implemented as soon as there is an approach to security and the conflict ends.

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