Hello all,

For one of my research projects, I am using quantitative analysis to examine and compare the effects of US and Russian sponsored paramilitaries on conflict outcomes since 1991. My definition of paramilitary includes two typologies: status and type. Status is whether the organization is official or unofficial, and type is whether the organization is political, law enforcement, etc. The conflict outcomes are favorable, mixed, and unfavorable for both the sponsor (US or Russia) and the paramilitary organization.

Is there any works anyone would recommend to add to my reading list?

I also recall a widely circulated RAND study on counterinsurgency outcomes. Is that available anywhere?

FYI, this project is for school.