In 2007, the United States imported 58 percent of the oil it consumed. This book critically evaluates commonly suggested links between these imports and U.S. national security and assesses the economic, political, and military costs and benefits of potential policies to alleviate imported oil-related challenges to U.S. national security.

Imported Oil and U.S. Security

Business & Money

Crane, Keith

Light, Thomas

Goldthau, Andreas

Johnson, Stuart E.

Toman, Michael

International

RAND Corporation

This book discusses the opportunities and risks the government of Israel faces in shifting to a greater reliance on domestic and imported natural gas. By applying newly developed methods for strategic planning and decisionmaking under deep uncertainty, the analysis seeks to help the Israeli government engage in managed change by choosing robust strategies that minimize potential consequences of relying more heavily on natural gas.

Natural Gas and Israel's Energy Future: Near-Term Decisions from a Strategic Perspective

Griffin, James

Berrebi, Claude

Popper, Steven W.

Min, Endy Y.

Economics

To summarize trends and identify factors contributing to bid protest activity and outcomes in Air Force procurements, the authors assembled data from Air Force administrative databases on procurement activity and protests and developed statistical models to analyze bid protests.

Analysis of Government Accountability Office Bid Protests in Air Force Source Selections over the Past Two Decades

History

Camm, Frank

Chenoweth, Mary E.

Rudavsky, Rena

LEWIS, Peter

Military

<p>In consideration of the many challenges associated with Qatar's continued growth and demographic changes, the government of Qatar is interested in updating its school transportation system (STS). This<br>volume assesses parents' and school administrators' perspectives on Qatar's STS, identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discusses strategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms.</p>

Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality (Rand Corporation Monograph)

Culbertson, Shelly

Mattock, Michael G.

Younossi, Obaid

Henry, Keith

Al-Dafa, Maryah

Rohr, Charlene

Middle East

<p>In consideration of the many challenges associated with Qatar¹s continued growth and demographic changes, the government of Qatar is interested in updating its school transportation system (STS). This volume assesses parents¹ and school administrators' perspectives onQatar's STS, identifies a vision and goals for the STS, and discussesstrategies to achieve the vision and better align Qatar's STS with international norms. This is the Arabic-language version.</p>

Qatar's School Transportation System: Supporting Safety, Efficiency, and Service Quality (Arabic-language version) (Arabic and English Edition)

<p><h1><b>Are you interested in the world around you?</b></h1> <h1><b>Are you fascinated by other countries, their capitals, flags and other information?</b></h1> <h1><b>This book is a great place to learn all about them!</b></h1> <h2>The world is an incredibly diverse and interesting place to live. With nearly 200 independent countries and a whole host of dependent territories it's no wonder that they maintain a source of interest for many. And with so much to learn about each country it is a good idea to have all the information you need in one handy place.</h2> <h4>This new and updated book, All countries, capitals and flags of the world: The Complete Handbook, is ideal for anyone who has an interest in the wider world and contains:</h4> <ul> <li>Up-to-date and informative data on countries</li> <li>A logical and simple to use format</li> <li>Flags of every nation</li> <li>Simple language which is perfect for children!!!</li> <li>Population sizes</li> <li>Capital cities</li> <li>Transcontinental countries</li> <li>Unrecognized and partially recognized countries</li> <li>And lots more...</li> </ul> <h2>Designed with younger readers in mind, All countries, capitals and flags of the world: The Complete Handbook makes a great addition to their schoolbooks but may also be of interest to adults who want to know more about a specific country as well.Beautifully designed throughout, it makes a great gift as well as a great addition to any library.</h2> <u>Scroll up and click Add to Cart for your copy NOW!</u></p>

All countries, capitals and flags of the world

Children's Books

Independently published

Using Modeling and Simulation to Advance Effects-Based Security Forces Planning: Developing Prototype Approaches to Estimate Risk Reduction Across Security Missions

LAWRENCE, ANTHONY

Frelinger, David R.

Jackson, Brian A.

Kilambi, Vikram

Chesler, Aisha Najera

Emslie, Paul

Impact of Digital Engineering on Defense Acquisition and the Supply Chain: Insights from an Industry Survey

Roberts, Jonathan

Reininger, Hilary

Adamson, David M.

Ahmadi, Mohammad

Clayton, Brittany

Nguyen, Thao (Liz)

Vedula, Padmaja

Sarah W. Denton

Yun, Angela

Bravo, Augustine

Sotubo, Oluwatimilehin

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