April 2006
RAND looks at the cost-benefit analysis of attempting to scan 100% of containers coming through U.S. ports. 100 percent scanning is cost-effective only if the attack damages or likelihood of an attack are quite high. Furthermore, unless scanning technologies improve significantly, additional land and labor transaction costs could render adoption infeasible.
Facebook Twitter LinkedInMicah Zenko covers the U.S. national security debate.
What are the implications of growing Pakistan-China commercial relations for the United States?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The first foreign leader to visit Pakistan following its recent elections was the prime minister of China, signifying the close relations...
New legislation seeks to increase oversight of the House panel at the center of the Dubai Ports controversy amid concerns that the bill could...
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