The North Korea Standoff: Have We Been Here Before?
How the United States responded to China's nuclear weapons program last century can provide lessons for today's debate about North Korea. For instance, the conclusion that the only option is deterrence is still sound.
Aug 14, 2017 Newsweek
Is Geographic Clustering Driving Political Polarization?
The ideological gap separating the Republican and Democratic parties in Congress has grown dramatically wider in recent decades. An analysis of the presidential vote in congressional districts over the last 60 years finds that the degree to which most districts are different from the 'average' district has grown, supporting the theory that polarization stems from geographic clustering.
Mar 3, 2015 The Washington Post Monkey Cage Blog
Step It Up, Europe
Despite the latest sanctions on Russia, the European Union will need to do more to achieve its objectives in Ukraine. In addition to much tougher economic sanctions, NATO could help Ukrainians by providing military assistance, weapons, training, and intelligence, and deploying air and naval forces closer to the conflict.
Aug 6, 2014 U.S. News & World Report
A House Divided: Polarization and Partisanship
Certainly, ideology should play a role in public policy decisions. But when many policies—regardless of their merits—are simply off-limits for ideological reasons, then the nation as a whole has a problem, writes James A. Thomson.
May 14, 2010 Cleveland Plain Dealer
RAND Finds Pittsburgh Grand; Research Nonprofit Marks 6 Years With New Offices and Commitment to Make the City and Region Better
Published commentary by RAND staff: RAND Finds Pittsburgh Grand; Research Nonprofit Marks 6 Years With New Offices and Commitment to Make the City and Region Better, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Jun 20, 2006 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In Political Analysis, Just the Facts, Please
Published commentary by RAND staff: In Political Analysis, Just the Facts, Please, in The Hill.
Mar 8, 2006 The Hill
The Mysteries of the American Electoral College
Published commentary by RAND staff
Oct 14, 2004 Le Figaro
Why U.S. History Holds a Lesson for Europe
Published commentary by RAND staff.
Dec 19, 2003 Financial Times
Atlantic Monthly and RAND View the Future
The Atlantic Monthly Magazine features a compilation of ten short essays written by experts at RAND, collectively titled Headlines Over the Horizon. The RAND authors examined developments in international and military affairs drawing little attention today that are expected to be major issues in the next three to five years.
Aug 1, 2003 Atlantic Monthly
Atlantic Monthly and RAND View the Future
The July/August 2003 issue of The Atlantic Monthly Magazine features Headlines Over the Horizon, a compilation of ten essays by RAND experts. The RAND authors examined developments in international and military affairs drawing little attention today that are expected to be major issues in the next three to five years.
Jul 1, 2003 Atlantic Monthly