Pauline Paillé (she/her) is a senior analyst at the RAND Corporation. She works mainly within the Defence and Security team in RAND Europe. Her research interests and experience span a range of issues at the intersection of defence and security issues including counterterrorism; violent extremism and radicalisation; hybrid and information warfare; international and European security, climate change and strategy and navigating.
Prior to joining RAND, Paillé conducted research for various organisations, such as the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the Hudson Institute, on a wide range of international security issues. She also worked as an analyst for the French Ministry of Defence and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She holds an M.A. in international politics from Sciences Po Bordeaux and attended both the University of California at Berkeley and Laval University as part of her multidisciplinary studies.
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This report presents the methodology employed by RAND Europe to produce an indicative, non-exhaustive, regularly updated list of conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs) under Regulation (EU) 2017/821.
Sep 29, 2023
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We explored the implications of climate-change on the UK Ministry of Defence's ability to deliver its priority outcomes. We developed narrative vignettes to facilitate analysis of climate change dilemmas and implications in a participatory event.
May 31, 2023
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These conference proceedings document the perspectives of human security experts brought together to provide recommendations on the importance of human security within the new Strategic Concept and the future of NATO.
Jun 15, 2022
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A study examining Russia, China, Iran and North Korea's current and future thinking on Multi-Domain Integration.
Jan 20, 2022
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This study examines the meaning of European strategic autonomy in defence and its implications for the U.S., NATO and US-EU relations using a scenario methodology and transatlantic expert consultation.
Nov 9, 2021
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The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent. This narrated presentation describes the project, including key findings.
Aug 20, 2021
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The Movement Coordination Centre Europe commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a scoping study to understand constraints of operating in Africa, as well as barriers to the efficient coordination of airlift and other logistic support in the continent.
Jul 22, 2021
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This report presents the findings of a literature review that explored the links between hateful extremism and false information, and identifies associated online interventions and policy responses.
Jul 14, 2021
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The UK Ministry of Defence asked RAND to develop a 'Defence Value Proposition' to provide a better understanding of why defence exists and how the value it brings to the nation can be better articulated to government, partners and the wider public.
Jul 13, 2021
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This document provides a summary of RAND Europe's study on AI-based capabilities for the European Border and Coast Guard.
Mar 30, 2021
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This study explores the ways the European Border and Coast Guard can maximise the opportunity provided by AI to support the management of the EU's external borders.
Mar 30, 2021
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This study examines the measures to prevent terrorist attacks with vehicles to improve the evidence on attacks that have occurred since 2013 and understand what measures could be employed to prevent or mitigate such attacks in the future.
2021
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This study explores the effects of climate change on UK defence and security and proposes a conceptual framework to support the UK Ministry of Defence in assessing and adapting climate change-related risks.
Jun 16, 2020