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Biden Administration Shows Unwavering Support for Taiwan
Ten months into the Biden administration, it is abundantly clear that the United States will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan and defend the island if ever attacked by China. Through both word and deed, the United States has continued to demonstrate that Taipei should have no worries about Washington's commitment to the island.
U.S. President Joe Biden responds to a question from a reporter at the White House, September 24, 2021
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The U.S. Doesn't Need More Nuclear Weapons to Counter China's New Missile Silos
There's little reason for the United States to worry much about whatever the Chinese military is building in hundreds of new missile silos in China. America and its allies have ways to counter any threats these silo fields pose.
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Investment in Women's Health Research Could Reap Large Societal Benefits
The potential gains from women-focused research are substantial, given the limitations in knowledge about disease development and impacts for women relative to men. Savings would include increased life years, fewer disruptions to work productivity, and fewer years with disease and functional dependence.
International Diplomacy
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The Chinese-Russian Relationship and Its Risks to U.S. Interests
Over the past 70 years, China and Russia have experienced the full range of interstate relations, from conflict to alliance. Beijing and Moscow have become much closer since 2014, increasing political, military, and economic cooperation. What does this mean for the United States?
North Korea
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North Korea's 'Business as Usual' Missile Provocations
North Korea has revved up its cycle of missile provocations, its go-to method of securing leverage against the United States and South Korea in the on-again off-again nuclear negotiations. How will the United States and South Korea choose to respond?

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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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Protecting the Elderly from Financial Exploitation
Older adults are more vulnerable to scams than others and there are no good ways of protecting them. Policy solutions that provide protection against financial fraud could help older adults to live more financially stable lives.
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Crossing the Digital Divide: How Refugees Use Mobile Technology
Morcos Key's second visualization for RAND Art + Data explores how millions of refugees around the world rely on technology—particularly mobile phones—for survival, to connect to the past, and for a chance at a better future.
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Benefits and Drawbacks of the Four-Day School Week
A four-day school week is becoming more common, especially in states with large rural areas. Champions of the shorter week contend that it saves money, improves student attendance, and helps recruit and retain teachers to rural districts. But what does the evidence say?

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RAND Corporation Provides Objective Research Services and Public Policy Analysis

Biden Administration Shows Unwavering Support for Taiwan

The U.S. Doesn't Need More Nuclear Weapons to Counter China's New Missile Silos

Investment in Women's Health Research Could Reap Large Societal Benefits

The Chinese-Russian Relationship and Its Risks to U.S. Interests

North Korea's 'Business as Usual' Missile Provocations

COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from RAND

Protecting the Elderly from Financial Exploitation

Crossing the Digital Divide: How Refugees Use Mobile Technology

Benefits and Drawbacks of the Four-Day School Week

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