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U.S. Security Governance and Competition Objectives in Africa
Institutional capacity-building (ICB) efforts have been critical to achieving U.S. security objectives in Africa. But as U.S. policy shifts from counterterrorism to strategic competition, could ICB programs also help the United States gain influence in Africa?
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Biden's Rhetoric on Ukraine Has Been Quite Moderate. Here's What That Means
President Biden's public statements since December have focused on how further Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in material consequences. His rhetorical restraint may have important implications for the current conflict.
Military Personnel Retention
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How the Pandemic Affected Military Recruitment and Retention
Military recruiting and retention activities are typically conducted in person, but with COVID-19–related stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements, the armed services had to quickly adapt their policies and procedures or risk missing their end strength objectives.
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Could the U.S. Play Offense in China's Back Yard?
Relations with Cambodia and Laos have fallen victim to the U.S. administration's foreign policy priority of shared values over shared interests. This approach has failed to make headway in Cambodia and Laos, isolates the United States in a region where few countries are true democracies, and unnecessarily cedes ground to Beijing.
Workers' Compensation
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Workers' Compensation During COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, states vary on whether or how to allow workers to seek compensation for a COVID-19 diagnosis. It's too early to know the full costs, impacts, and efficacy of these efforts, but now is a good time for policymakers to consider all the arguments for and against coverage.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND
RAND research and expertise can inform immediate policy responses to address the disastrous effects of COVID-19—and help aid in recovery long after the disease stops spreading.
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Countering Truth Decay
“Truth Decay,” the diminishing role of facts in public life, poses a threat to evidence-based policymaking and to American democracy. RAND is studying this phenomenon to learn more about its causes, consequences, and potential solutions.
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How Do Education Benefits Support Veterans’ Transitions to Civilian Life?
Today’s new veterans have access to generous and flexible education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. But it is difficult to determine the effectiveness of these benefits and who is using them. Additional research could help address these gaps and improve understanding of veterans’ needs.
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Biosimilar Drugs Could Generate $38.4 Billion in Savings over Five Years
Biosimilar drugs could drive down prices for expensive medicines used to treat illnesses such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, with savings estimated to be $38.4 billion or 5.9% of projected total U.S. spending on biologics from 2021 to 2025.

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RAND Corporation Provides Objective Research Services and Public Policy Analysis

U.S. Security Governance and Competition Objectives in Africa

Biden's Rhetoric on Ukraine Has Been Quite Moderate. Here's What That Means

How the Pandemic Affected Military Recruitment and Retention

Could the U.S. Play Offense in China's Back Yard?

Workers' Compensation During COVID-19

COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND

Countering Truth Decay

How Do Education Benefits Support Veterans’ Transitions to Civilian Life?

Biosimilar Drugs Could Generate $38.4 Billion in Savings over Five Years

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