Brian Shannon

Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes

Joel Darmstadter

Michael Toman

Aimee E. Curtright

David S. Ortiz

In this report, RAND researchers assess the potential future production levels, production costs, greenhouse gases, and other environmental implications of synthetic crude oil from oil sands and fuels produced via coal liquefaction relative to conventional petroleum-based transportation fuels. The findings indicate the potential cost-competitiveness of these alternative fuels and potential economic-environmental trade-offs from their deployment.

Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs

Unconventional Fossil-Based Fuels

David E. Johnson

M. Wade Markel

Analyzes the 2008 Battle of Sadr City, and presents insights and lessons learned. This analysis advances understanding of urban operations and thereby helps the Army focus on what capabilities it will need in the future for such conflicts.

Reimagining Urban Combat

The 2008 Battle of Sadr City

Brian Shannon

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