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Getting the Most Out of Data Science
Policymakers should pursue efforts to assure that the array of data collected by the federal government benefits all Americans by improving the availability, reliability, and transparency of the information, said DJ Patil, the United States' chief data scientist, at RAND's 2016 Politics Aside event.
Nov 12, 2016
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'Truth Decay' Makes Facts Subjective and Polarization More Extreme
"When everyone has their own facts, then nobody really has any facts at all," said President and CEO Michael Rich at RAND's Politics Aside event. Truth Decay pushes political polarization to even greater extremes and prevents policymakers from reaching consensus on solutions to the nation's biggest challenges.
Nov 12, 2016
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How Will Jihadist Strategy Evolve As the Islamic State Declines?
As ISIL experiences ongoing battlefield losses it will have to rework its strategy to sustain itself as a preeminent jihadist brand. Meanwhile, the group will likely place greater emphasis on smaller scale strikes that require less central direction.
Nov 10, 2016
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The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis
Most neighborhood parks are underutilized, especially in the mornings and on weekdays. But with a modest amount of redesign, investment, and marketing, parks could lead more people to engage in routine physical activity.
Nov 9, 2016
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A Changing Cuba May Create Risks for Maritime Border Security
A changing Cuba may contribute to less secure maritime borders for the United States. The U.S. should plan accordingly to stop mass movements of both drugs and people.
Nov 5, 2016
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Killer Robots: Moral Concerns vs. Military Advantages
The U.S. military should balance Americans' ethical concerns over computers making life and death decisions with the need to maintain an edge in the face of rapid advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning across the globe.
Nov 4, 2016
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If Not Free Trade, Then What?
It may not be unrealistic to hope that the next U.S. president could define and implement a concept of fair trade that is not antitrade.
Nov 4, 2016
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South Korea Cracks Down on Illegal Chinese Fishing, with Violent Results
In the Yellow Sea and elsewhere, Chinese fishermen have shown an increasing willingness to challenge attempts by coast guards to enforce fishing laws. Earlier this week, after repeated warnings, the Korea Coast Guard opened fire on a Chinese vessel fishing illegally in Korean waters.
Nov 4, 2016
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China's Actions Are Causing U.S. 'Militarization' of the Pacific
Beijing's aggression in the Asia-Pacific is threatening key U.S. allies, causing America to respond. Any change in U.S. policy must be based on changes in Chinese behavior.
Nov 3, 2016
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Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
The EC's AMR Action Plan included measures to ensure antimicrobials are used more appropriately in both humans and animals and measures to stimulate R&D of new antibiotics. One area that was not sufficiently covered was the environment.
Nov 3, 2016
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The Pentagon's New Chief Innovation Officer Should Tread Lightly
The innovation efforts taking place in the Department of Defense are exciting and have much potential. But installing a chief innovation officer with centralized authority who may become just another bureaucratic player among many could spoil those efforts.
Nov 3, 2016
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How Police Body Cameras Can Improve Behavior, Ease Tension
Body cameras alone can't solve America's problems with policing. But used properly, they can help address mistrust between communities and police.
Nov 2, 2016
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Al Nusra Is Stronger Than Ever
While the West targets ISIS, Jabhat Fateh al Sham, formerly known as Jabhat al Nusra, is quietly laying the groundwork for al Qaeda's resurgence.
Nov 2, 2016
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Righting Relations With Russia
Russia's current anti-Western stridency coincides with rising internal repression. That may limit what the next U.S. president can do to improve relations.
Oct 31, 2016
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Can the Islamic State Lose Mosul and Still Win?
The loss of Mosul would be a serious blow for the Islamic State but past insurgencies suggest it is far too early to count the Islamic State out.
Oct 31, 2016

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Mandatory evacuation orders are issued when disasters have potentially life-threatening impacts. Disaster after disaster, orders resulted in evacuations that have saved untold lives. Milton is rapidly intensifying and expected to be one of the largest hurricanes on record when it hits the United States. Staying in place could have severe, life-threatening consequences.

Aaron Clark-Ginsberg

Behavioral/Social Scientist

Source: rand.org

The mechanisms behind the apparent adverse effects of climate change on human health are not entirely understood. However, the need for pre-planning for these events to prevent poor health outcomes is clear. Especially among the most vulnerable populations, it is critical to develop and implement mitigating strategies.

Mahshid Abir

Senior Physician Policy Researcher, Professor of Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School

Source: rand.org

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Commentary and Articles

Getting the Most Out of Data Science

'Truth Decay' Makes Facts Subjective and Polarization More Extreme

How Will Jihadist Strategy Evolve As the Islamic State Declines?

The Neighborhood Park: An Underused Oasis

A Changing Cuba May Create Risks for Maritime Border Security

Killer Robots: Moral Concerns vs. Military Advantages

If Not Free Trade, Then What?

South Korea Cracks Down on Illegal Chinese Fishing, with Violent Results

China's Actions Are Causing U.S. 'Militarization' of the Pacific

Europe's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The Pentagon's New Chief Innovation Officer Should Tread Lightly

How Police Body Cameras Can Improve Behavior, Ease Tension

Al Nusra Is Stronger Than Ever

Righting Relations With Russia

Can the Islamic State Lose Mosul and Still Win?

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