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Terrorism Threat Assessment
commentary
Think Again: Al Qaeda
Seth G. Jones
Apr 24, 2012
Foreign Policy
Predictions of al Qaeda's imminent demise are rooted more in wishful thinking and politicians' desire for applause lines than in rigorous analysis, writes Seth G. Jones.
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Cannabis
commentary
The Marijuana Exception
Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer
Apr 23, 2012
The Wall Street Journal
Being honest about the uncertainties involved is the price of admission to any serious discussion about marijuana legalization, writes Beau Kilmer.
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Literacy
blog
Join RAND at the LA Times Festival of Books This Weekend
Apr 20, 2012
For the 16th consecutive year, RAND will be a featured participant at this weekend's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 21-22) held at USC. Our booth will have RAND books and reports for sale at discounted festival pricing, activities for kids, and fun giveaways with purchases.
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Environmental and Natural Resource Management
blog
Earth Day and RAND
Apr 20, 2012
As people around the world prepare for the 42nd annual Earth Day this Sunday, we look back at some of the recent research from RAND's Environment, Energy, and Economic Development program.
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Russia
blog
The Outlook for U.S.-Russian Relations in Putin's Third Term
Apr 19, 2012
A Congressional panel discussed the outlook for U.S.-Russian relations in Putin's third term on April 11, 2012.
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Egypt
commentary
Cairo's Candidate Shuffle
Jeffrey Martini
Apr 19, 2012
Foreign Affairs
Just as before the disqualifications, the fundamental decision voters face is about the scope and nature of the change Egypt will undergo in the coming years. And there are still candidates representing almost every position on that spectrum, writes Jeffrey Martini.
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Energy Conservation
blog
Energy Services Analysis Can Identify Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Apr 18, 2012
Changing how a service is provided can create opportunities to conserve energy. A new RAND study does just that, using Energy Services Analysis to identify and evaluate new ways to reduce energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Russia
commentary
Russia Protests Are Overblown by West—Putin Is Here to Stay
F. Stephen Larrabee
Apr 17, 2012
Christian Science Monitor
As long as the pressure for greater transparency and political change remains limited to the middle class in Moscow and a few urban areas, its political impact is likely to be limited, writes F. Stephen Larrabee.
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International Diplomacy
q&a
Iran's Calculations in New Diplomatic Talks
Apr 17, 2012
United States Institute of Peace's Iran Primer and PBS.org
Beset by economic problems, political divisions, and domestic discontent, Iranian leaders may compromise—or appear to make compromises—to cushion the regime from the mounting internal and external pressures, writes Alireza Nader.
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Military Aircraft
commentary
The Path to the Right Active/Reserve Mix: You Need to Understand Cost Per Output
Albert A. Robbert
Apr 16, 2012
Foreign Policy
The cost of providing ready aircrews, maintainers, and aircraft is one measure. But the cost of generating flying hours and satisfying ongoing operational demands must also be considered, writes Albert A. Robbert.
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Veterans Employment
blog
Tax Credits Can Boost Employment Among Vets with Disabilities
Apr 16, 2012
RAND researchers undertook a study designed to measure the impact of the 2007 WOTC tax credit expansion on the employment and earnings of disabled veterans. They found that the new tax credits expanded employment significantly among the target group of disabled veterans.
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Health Care Cost Inflation
blog
Rising Health Care Costs and the Middle Class
Apr 13, 2012
A new RAND study finds that rising health care costs reduce the availability of and enrollment in employment-based private health insurance, and the financial protection provided by it, especially for middle class families.
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Military Budgets and Defense Spending
blog
Rep. Adam Smith Gives Policy Address on Defense Spending Efficiencies
Apr 11, 2012
On March 29, 2012, Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, gave a policy address at the RAND Corporation's Washington Office.
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Military Families
blog
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
Apr 5, 2012
April is the Month of the Military Child, a national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families. The celebration is being recognized with events around the country, and is a key national initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Terrorism Threat Assessment
commentary
Terror's 'Invisible Women'
Karla J. Cunningham
Apr 4, 2012
Los Angeles Times
For their part, a younger generation of female jihadists has come to believe that acts of violence can be just as liberating politically and spiritually for women as for men, writes Karla Cunningham.
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The RAND Blog

Think Again: Al Qaeda

The Marijuana Exception

Join RAND at the LA Times Festival of Books This Weekend

Earth Day and RAND

The Outlook for U.S.-Russian Relations in Putin's Third Term

Cairo's Candidate Shuffle

Energy Services Analysis Can Identify Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Russia Protests Are Overblown by West—Putin Is Here to Stay

Iran's Calculations in New Diplomatic Talks

The Path to the Right Active/Reserve Mix: You Need to Understand Cost Per Output

Tax Credits Can Boost Employment Among Vets with Disabilities

Rising Health Care Costs and the Middle Class

Rep. Adam Smith Gives Policy Address on Defense Spending Efficiencies

Celebrating the Month of the Military Child

Terror's 'Invisible Women'

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