======Troubled waters: a snapshot of security challenges in the Mediterranean region======
The report examines security challenges in the Mediterranean, focusing on defense and security in the region post-Arab Spring, with insights into the Syrian civil war, Libyan instability, terrorism, and regional defense capabilities.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE221.html|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:rand|RAND]]  |
|Authors:  |Alexandra Hall, Giacomo Persi Paoli, James Black, Rich Warnes  |
|Geographic focus:  |Mediterreanean Sea, European Union, North Africa, Global   |
|Page count:  |35  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved scenario-based sensitivity analysis, strategic-level exercises, and a review of current security issues in the Mediterranean, including the Syrian civil war, Libyan instability, terrorism, and regional defense developments.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The research provides a comprehensive look at the Mediterranean's geopolitical landscape, detailing the complex security issues facing the region, including political tensions, armed conflicts, economic instability, and the rise of transnational criminal networks. It emphasizes the need for civil-military cooperation and highlights the roles of external actors like the US, EU, NATO, and Russia. The report also discusses the implications of military presence, the threat of terrorism, and the impact of defense spending and arms transfers on regional stability.\\ 
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