Deterring Russia and Iran Improving Effectiveness and Finding Efficiencies
Abstract
The increased prominence of deterrence since 2014 raises the question of how to reinvigorate U.S. military contributions to deterrence without crowding out investments in other priority missions, principally competing with China in the Indo-Pacific. The question comes to a head in Europe and the Middle East, where the U.S. military has substantial requirements to deter Russia and Iran, but with uncertain return on investment given the difficulty in determining whether deterrence operations are translating into the desired outcome. This report is designed to support defense planners in selecting deterrence strategies that are the most promising for achieving their objectives. It is also designed to identify areas where defense planners may look for efficiencies, thereby preserving resources for other priorities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1208433
Entities
People
- Alyssa Demus
- Andrew Radin
- Ashley L. Rhoades
- Chandler Sachs
- Dara Massicot
- David E. Thaler
- David Woodworth
- Jeffrey Martini
- Karen M. Sudkamp
- Katherine Pfrommer
- Krystyna Marcinek
- Sean M. Zeigler
Organizations
- RAND Corporation