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Mental Health and Illness

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Why the IPS Success Story Needs to Be Unpicked
The Individual Placement and Support model, which helps people with severe mental illness gain employment, has been a major statistical success. Why does it work and how it might be applied to other vulnerable populations?
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Aug 15, 2017
Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman
Chemical Weapons and Warfare

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Assad's Attacks Should Not Be Repeated, Forgotten, or Excused
Despite signing the Chemical Weapons Convention treaty in October 2013, Assad has continued chemical attacks on the Syrian opposition. To counter Assad and others who might turn to the use of chemical weapons, the U.S. could collaborate with other major powers to bolster the international ban on them.
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Aug 15, 2017
Ted Clark
Global Security

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Dealing with Global Hot Spots in Times of Domestic Upheaval
The United States faces growing dangers of war in three parts of the globe: North Korea, Syria, and the South China Sea. How will it manage any—let alone all—of them, especially with political turmoil at the highest levels at home?
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Aug 14, 2017
David C. Gompert
Military Acquisition and Procurement

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Privatizing the Military Unlikely to Be a Viable Solution in Afghanistan
Operational contractors are now an entrenched part of the Department of Defense’s total force and are here to stay. But replacing U.S. military personnel with contractors is not likely to be a militarily effective solution for the Afghanistan problem.
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Aug 14, 2017
Molly Dunigan
North Korea

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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.
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Aug 14, 2017
James A. Thomson @thomson0145
Arms Proliferation and Control

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How Did North Korea Get Its Nuclear Capabilities So Far So Fast?
The recent North Korean missile tests and other provocations have sent shock waves through the global national security community and heightened tensions throughout the region. How has North Korea increased its missile capabilities so dramatically in such a short period of time?
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Aug 14, 2017
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Nation Building

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Islamic State 2.0
Many of Iraq's Sunnis are frustrated with the slow pace of reconstruction and a Baghdad government they consider too friendly to Iran. The U.S. needs to shift from supporting military operations in cities such as Mosul to helping the Iraqi government better address political grievances. Failure risks sowing the seeds of ISIS's resurgence.
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Aug 10, 2017
Seth G. Jones
Nuclear Deterrence

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Contain, Deter, Transform: A Winning Strategy on North Korea
North Korea's missile tests and reported progress in nuclear warhead design have produced a volatile new urgency in U.S. policy. Contain, deter, and transform isn't a radical solution, but it's one that has worked before. This approach could preserve U.S. interests while avoiding war.
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Aug 9, 2017
Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr, Michael Johnson
Security Cooperation

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Lowdown on Pyeongtaek Garrison
Camp Humphreys will become the major U.S. base in Korea. In terms of North Korean threats, the camp is roughly 100 kilometers from the Demilitarized Zone. Some North Korean ballistic missiles could cause damage at Camp Humphreys if it's targeted.
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Aug 8, 2017
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Al Qaida

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Will Al Qaeda Make a Comeback?
Al Qaeda's revival will likely hinge on its ability to take advantage of opportunities such as the withdrawal of counterterrorism forces from key battlefields, more revolt in the Middle East, U.S. or European policies that feed the perception of Muslim oppression, or the rise of a charismatic jihadist leader.
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Aug 7, 2017
Seth G. Jones
Missile Defense

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Why THAAD Is Needed in Korea
As the threat from North Korea has been developing over the last 30 years, the U.S. has responsibly deployed missile defenses in Korea to protect its forces and South Koreans. Today, North Korea's medium- and intermediate-range missiles require a defense able to handle higher missile re-entry speeds like the THAAD system.
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Aug 7, 2017
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
International Diplomacy

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In Its Relations with Russia, Can the U.S. Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?
A U.S. policy of unremitting hostility toward Russia won't command domestic support or secure European backing. Neither will a policy of comprehensive collaboration. Washington needs to confront Moscow where necessary and cooperate where possible.
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Aug 6, 2017
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Military Acquisition and Procurement

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Is It a Good Idea to Privatize the War in Afghanistan?
The CEO of the Blackwater Corporation has suggested that the U.S. should privatize the war in Afghanistan, and the administration is reportedly giving it some thought. It is important not to dismiss this plan categorically, but to consider it on the merits. Doing so highlights the risks of such a plan.
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Aug 4, 2017
S. Rebecca Zimmerman
United States

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RAND's Summer Reading List for Congress
Hill staffers can make the most of the Congressional recess with this list of must-read research and commentary on the policy issues they will be addressing this fall.
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Aug 4, 2017
Global Climate Change

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When It Comes to Climate, Look for Vulnerabilities in Policy, Not Science
Federal policymakers have picked up on the concept of red teaming — actively seeking out one's own vulnerabilities. While red teaming may not make sense for climate science, it does offer great benefits when weighing climate policy options.
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Aug 4, 2017
Benjamin Lee Preston @bl_preston, Nicholas E. Burger, et al.

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The RAND Blog

Why the IPS Success Story Needs to Be Unpicked

Assad's Attacks Should Not Be Repeated, Forgotten, or Excused

Dealing with Global Hot Spots in Times of Domestic Upheaval

Privatizing the Military Unlikely to Be a Viable Solution in Afghanistan

The North Korea Standoff: Have We Been Here Before?

How Did North Korea Get Its Nuclear Capabilities So Far So Fast?

Islamic State 2.0

Contain, Deter, Transform: A Winning Strategy on North Korea

Lowdown on Pyeongtaek Garrison

Will Al Qaeda Make a Comeback?

Why THAAD Is Needed in Korea

In Its Relations with Russia, Can the U.S. Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?

Is It a Good Idea to Privatize the War in Afghanistan?

RAND's Summer Reading List for Congress

When It Comes to Climate, Look for Vulnerabilities in Policy, Not Science

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