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Nuclear Weapons and Warfare

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Beyond Strategic Patience with North Korea: What Comes Next?
North Korea says that nuclear weapons are essential to regime survival. The United States should figure out how to persuade the North Korean regime that it is less likely to survive by posing a nuclear threat than by cooperating with the international community.
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Sep 8, 2017
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Security Cooperation

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What Were China's Objectives in the Doklam Dispute?
A recent military standoff on the Doklam Plateau was the most serious confrontation between China and India in a generation. It holds lessons for nations interested in Beijing's global strategic calculus.
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Sep 8, 2017
Jonah Blank
Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence and the Military
AI has many possible applications for the military, such as providing unpredictable and adaptive adversaries for training fighter pilots. But what are the implications of AI adoption?
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Sep 7, 2017
Robert W. Button
Sleep

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If Teenagers Get More Sleep, California Could Gain Billions
Two key effects of better-rested teens are improved academic performance and reduced motor vehicle crashes. Delaying school start times to 8:30 a.m. could result in economic benefits that would be realized within a matter of years — $10 billion in California alone.
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Sep 7, 2017
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Marco Hafner
Counterterrorism

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Vehicular Terrorism: Weighing the Benefits, and Worth, of Prevention
The terrorist attack in Barcelona has added urgency to discussions of what can be done to prevent terrorists from using vehicles as weapons. Many potential security measures would be disruptive, costly, and could easily be circumvented by a determined terrorist.
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Sep 5, 2017
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Public Health

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Anticipating Harvey's Toll on Health and Health Care
After Hurricane Harvey, challenges to the health of affected communities and the health care systems that serve them are expected to grow. Among the problems are closures of hospitals, pharmacies, and dialysis centers. Lessons from Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy could help relief efforts.
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Sep 5, 2017
Mahshid Abir, Richard Serino
Workforce Development

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What Happens When RAND Rethinks Its Workspace
In an economy that increasingly values ideas over tasks, companies are breaking down office walls, scrapping the idea of a nine-to-five, and doing away with cubicles. A RAND project shows how a modern workspace can be conducive to both collaboration and individual work.
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Sep 5, 2017
Military Strategy

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Managing Chaos in an Era of Great Power Competition
As Washington policymakers seek a new strategic course, U.S. national security strategy should not neglect the importance of competition short of armed conflict. A U.S. strategy that incorporates this perspective from the beginning could manage chaos at a reasonable cost.
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Sep 5, 2017
Austin Long, Linda Robinson, et al.
Counterterrorism

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Countering Violent Islamist Extremism: The Value of Words Over War
It is highly probable that the world will witness more attacks on civilian-centric locations as groups like the Islamic State group try to prove their continued relevance. Governments need a more nuanced strategy aimed at helping communities counter the conditions that contribute to extremist violence.
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Sep 1, 2017
Peter Chalk
Financial Decision Making

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Why More Young Workers Are Relying on Financial Help from Parents
As today's young adults grapple with a difficult job market, high tuition costs, and rapidly rising rents, parents are increasingly providing financial support and other forms of assistance.
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Aug 31, 2017
Kathryn A. Edwards @keds_economist
Nation Building

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President Trump's Recommitment to Nation-Building in Afghanistan
In his speech on Afghanistan, President Trump maintained his stance against nation-building. But like President Obama's policy, the refreshed approach hinges on the U.S. developing Afghan government capabilities to fight the Taliban, provide for the country's long-term security, and serve as a counterterrorism partner.
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Aug 30, 2017
Laurel E. Miller
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Many Americans Face Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse at Work, but Bosses Can Help
Workers are experiencing high levels of hostile behaviors at work. Nearly one in five American workers have been subjected to some form of verbal abuse, unwanted sexual attention, threats, or humiliating behavior at work, with younger non-college educated workers bearing the most risk.
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Aug 30, 2017
Kathleen J. Mullen, Jeffrey B. Wenger
Security Cooperation

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Countering Chinese Coercion: The Case of Doklam
India and China have agreed to end a two-month border confrontation in the Doklam area claimed by both China and Bhutan. The immediate crisis seems to be over, but it offers insights into Chinese coercive strategies and how they may be thwarted.
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Aug 29, 2017
Oriana Skylar Mastro, Arzan Tarapore
Autonomous Vehicles

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What Autonomous Vehicles Could Mean for American Workers
Autonomous vehicles are projected to hit American roads within the next few years. They promise safer transportation, greater mobility for millions of Americans, and other benefits. But they will also have enormous impacts on the workforce.
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Aug 29, 2017
Nidhi Kalra
Terrorism Financing

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Hezbollah Has Been Active in America for Decades
Hezbollah has been active inside the United States for decades, engaging in a range of activities that include fundraising and money laundering. The U.S. and its allies should continue to combat the financing of terrorism and take action against the funding of terrorist groups on U.S. soil.
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Aug 28, 2017
Colin P. Clarke

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The RAND Blog

Beyond Strategic Patience with North Korea: What Comes Next?

What Were China's Objectives in the Doklam Dispute?

Artificial Intelligence and the Military

If Teenagers Get More Sleep, California Could Gain Billions

Vehicular Terrorism: Weighing the Benefits, and Worth, of Prevention

Anticipating Harvey's Toll on Health and Health Care

What Happens When RAND Rethinks Its Workspace

Managing Chaos in an Era of Great Power Competition

Countering Violent Islamist Extremism: The Value of Words Over War

Why More Young Workers Are Relying on Financial Help from Parents

President Trump's Recommitment to Nation-Building in Afghanistan

Many Americans Face Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse at Work, but Bosses Can Help

Countering Chinese Coercion: The Case of Doklam

What Autonomous Vehicles Could Mean for American Workers

Hezbollah Has Been Active in America for Decades

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