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Philippines
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China Has Lost the Philippines Despite Duterte's Best Efforts
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
May 6, 2021
Foreign Policy
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has time and again underscored his anti-U.S. and pro-Chinese orientation. Duterte now recognizes, in spite of his continued rhetoric to the contrary, that China is no friend.
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Security Cooperation
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Australian and U.S. Military Health Professionals Can Help Address Pacific Island Needs
David Brewster, Jennifer D. P. Moroney @jdpmoroney, Beth Grill
May 5, 2021
The Strategist
Australia and the United States can combine their military health capabilities to help improve the long-term health security of Pacific island countries. These partnerships should be carefully planned and focus on enduring engagement.
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Students
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The American Rescue Plan Is a Chance to Support Students with Disabilities. Here Are Some Investments Worth Considering
Laura Stelitano, Melissa Kay Diliberti, Katie Feistel, Heather Gomez-Bendaña
May 5, 2021
The 74
National surveys of K–12 teachers provide insight into challenges for effectively educating students with disabilities during the pandemic and beyond. Understanding these challenges can help identify important funding options to address gaps.
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Public Health
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American Views on COVID-19 Health Risks, School and Economy Reopening
Katherine Grace Carman @KGCarman, Anita Chandra, Laurie T. Martin
May 4, 2021
The RAND Blog
Much of the discussion about opening schools and the economy has focused on the educational and economic effects that closures may have on the most vulnerable groups. But some of these groups still remain wary of the increased health risks of opening.
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Vaccination
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America Could Do More to Get the World Vaccinated
Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
May 4, 2021
The National Interest
After waging its own withering battle with COVID-19, the United States appears to be coming to grips with the pandemic and its economy is recovering. Now could be the time for America to play a greater role in global vaccination, both out of generosity and self-interest.
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Veterans Health Care
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Infrastructure Investment for Veterans
Carrie M. Farmer @carriefarmer, Rajeev Ramchand @RRamchand
May 4, 2021
The RAND Blog
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care to over 9 million veterans through its network of medical facilities. Improved infrastructure could help attract veterans to care, boost provider morale, and ensure high-quality care.
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Emerging Technologies
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The Power of Invention—and the Value of Diversity and Inclusion
May 4, 2021
Inventions benefit society and improve lives. Their economic impacts show the value of investing in more young people and their opportunities for learning. Policymakers could support programs that encourage more women, racial/ethnic minorities, and people from lower-income families to become inventors.
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Security Cooperation
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Biden Should Consider Downsides of Stressing National Values in Indo-Pacific
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
May 3, 2021
Nikkei Asia
The Biden administration has argued that the United States must strengthen its Indo-Pacific alliances and partnerships to compete more successfully with China. Will Washington prioritize national interests or national values?
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Law Enforcement
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Policing in the Post-Floyd Era
Bob Harrison
Apr 30, 2021
Police1
Calls to reform, reimagine, or disband the police can be seen as existential threats. But they present opportunities for progressive change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement.
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Arms Proliferation and Control
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Nuclear Ban Treaty Offers Rare Chance for Japan
Sayuri Romei
Apr 30, 2021
Asahi Shimbun
As the only country to suffer the horrors of wartime atomic bombings, one would assume Japan would eagerly sign any treaty to ban such weapons. Why hasn't Japan signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which took effect in January 2021?
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Drug Markets and Supply
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Australia Contained COVID-19 Early On. Can It Do the Same with Synthetic Opioids?
Bryce Pardo @brycepardo, Shann Hulme, Jirka Taylor
Apr 30, 2021
The RAND Blog
Australia is at risk of a fentanyl problem, but it is better prepared than North America. If the country can make the same kind of concerted effort it did to keep COVID-19 at bay, that could save thousands of lives.
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Information Operations
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COVID-19 Disinformation, Biden's Address, Leaving Afghanistan: RAND Weekly Recap
Apr 30, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on Russian and Chinese campaigns to spread malign and subversive information on COVID-19, President Biden's address to Congress, the planned U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and more.
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Imagery Intelligence
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China's Disappeared Uyghurs: What Satellite Images Reveal
Apr 29, 2021
At least one million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have vanished into a sprawling network of camps and prisons in China's far west. Satellite images show brightly lit compounds, wall after wall of barbed wire, and a sudden rush to build what appear to be fortified preschools.
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United States
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President Biden's First Address to Congress: Insights from RAND
Apr 29, 2021
President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress, summarizing his administration's early COVID-19 response and outlining plans that aim to loosen the pandemic's year-long grip on a weary nation. The speech reflected the fact that the United States faces policy challenges across a wide range of domains.
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Russia
commentary
Will Russia's Risk-Aversion Keep It Away from Ukraine?
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Apr 28, 2021
RealClearWorld
Russia could blunder in Ukraine as Soviet rulers did in Afghanistan. Unlike then, however, a new Russian thrust into Ukraine could lead to early, heavy casualties. This could quickly bring home to the Kremlin the political costs of any incursion.
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Stronger Leadership Action in L.A. Sheriff's Department Is Needed to Curb Problematic Subgroups

Summit Gives Biden Chance to Nudge Post-Soviet States Toward Democracy

Parenting During the Pandemic: Communicating with Children About COVID-19

From 9/11 to COVID-19: What Have We Learned About U.S. Preparedness?

The Policy Currents Podcast

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

The RAND Blog

China Has Lost the Philippines Despite Duterte's Best Efforts

Australian and U.S. Military Health Professionals Can Help Address Pacific Island Needs

The American Rescue Plan Is a Chance to Support Students with Disabilities. Here Are Some Investments Worth Considering

American Views on COVID-19 Health Risks, School and Economy Reopening

America Could Do More to Get the World Vaccinated

Infrastructure Investment for Veterans

The Power of Invention—and the Value of Diversity and Inclusion

Biden Should Consider Downsides of Stressing National Values in Indo-Pacific

Policing in the Post-Floyd Era

Nuclear Ban Treaty Offers Rare Chance for Japan

Australia Contained COVID-19 Early On. Can It Do the Same with Synthetic Opioids?

COVID-19 Disinformation, Biden's Address, Leaving Afghanistan: RAND Weekly Recap

China's Disappeared Uyghurs: What Satellite Images Reveal

President Biden's First Address to Congress: Insights from RAND

Will Russia's Risk-Aversion Keep It Away from Ukraine?

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