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Domestic Terrorism
commentary
Domestic Violent Extremists Will Be Harder to Combat Than Homegrown Jihadists
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Feb 1, 2021
The Hill
The beliefs driving today's domestic extremists are deeply rooted in American history and society. For this and several other reasons, shutting them down will prove far more difficult than combating homegrown jihadists.
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Community Health and Well-Being
commentary
Understanding Our Culture of Health Before the Pandemic Can Help Us Improve It Afterward
Carolyn Miller, Anita Chandra
Jan 29, 2021
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Culture of Health blog
Measuring health and the social and economic factors that influenced it before the pandemic helps us understand the kind of risks the United States faced previously. It can also inform how to move forward toward recovery.
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Pharmaceutical Drugs
blog
Prescription Drug Prices, Transgender Troops, Space Diplomacy: RAND Weekly Recap
Jan 29, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on America's high prescription drug prices, allowing transgender troops in the military, food insecurity in Black neighborhoods, and more.
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International Diplomacy
commentary
Implementing Arab Gulf Reconciliation
Jeffrey Martini
Jan 27, 2021
RealClearDefense
As the Arab Gulf states prepare to engage with a new U.S. administration, their recent reconciliation announcement offers an opportunity to advance their interests as well as mutual interests with the United States. But the Gulf states' intent to end their feud will very likely not be sufficient unless the agreement is deepened through confidence-building measures and expanded by reaching a parallel understanding with Turkey.
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Educational Technology
commentary
School District Leaders Indicate Online Instruction Will Outlast COVID-19. Here's What to Consider
Heather L. Schwartz, Paul T. Hill
Jan 27, 2021
The 74
Remote K–12 learning at scale is an unprecedented challenge for everyone involved. It can and would improve dramatically if educators, government, and philanthropy treated it as a work in progress, featuring evidence-based development of quality online curricula, continuous improvement, and engagement of teachers.
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Japan
commentary
Why Biden's Japan Agenda Matters
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Jan 26, 2021
The Hill
Efforts to mend America's political wounds, combating COVID-19, and the continuing deterioration of U.S.-China relations may dominate the Biden agenda. But quick wins with Japan are possible and could be necessary to ensure that the alliance begins on a positive footing so it can tackle difficult challenges in the years ahead.
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Domestic Terrorism
commentary
How Threats Against Lawmakers Could Distort the Political Landscape for Years
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jan 25, 2021
NBC News THINK
The political environment is changing in a way that goes beyond immediate security concerns. The prevalence of threats and violence as a feature of American politics will ripple throughout the political system. Our politics could be distorted by the vicious atmosphere for years.
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Russia
commentary
Russia's Great Wall
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Jan 25, 2021
The Hill
China built a wall to protect against foreign invaders, but Russia is erecting a barrier that could weaken its position. Moscow's pressure on neighbors has spurred NATO to bolster its presence in Russia's immediate vicinity.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
blog
Keeping COVID-19 Vaccines Moving, the Capitol Attack, Media Literacy: RAND Weekly Recap
Jan 22, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on keeping COVID-19 vaccines moving to save more lives; why we need a national commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol attack; media literacy as a tool to counter "Truth Decay," and more.
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Security Cooperation
commentary
Welcoming a Stronger European Defense
Michael Shurkin @MichaelShurkin
Jan 22, 2021
RealClearWorld
Washington has bristled at the notion of a Europe capable of strategic autonomy in the past. But the Biden administration might do better to take seriously the prospect of Europe as a (potentially great) power, and welcome it.
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Return-to-Work Programs and Policies
commentary
Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue
Michaela Bruckmayer, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman
Jan 21, 2021
Open Access Government
Employers and policymakers play a crucial role in ensuring that women are not unnecessarily disadvantaged when they have children. Policies such as access to family leave, job protection, and childcare options can play a large role.
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Bioethics
commentary
Who Gets Care When Hospitals Are Overwhelmed? Clear Policies Are Often Lacking
Lori Frank @LoriBethFrank, Thomas W. Concannon @tconcannon
Jan 21, 2021
The RAND Blog
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge to new highs, states, health systems, and the public continue to need clarity on health care resource allocation policy. A RAND checklist provides clear and consistent criteria for structuring such difficult decisions.
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Domestic Terrorism
commentary
Why We Need a January 6 Commission to Investigate the Attack on the Capitol
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jan 20, 2021
Los Angeles Times
The history of politically charged violence in and against the United States can be read in the reports of its national commissions. The takeover of the U.S. Capitol on January 6 demands such an inquiry.
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Logistics Management
commentary
Keep the Vaccine Moving to Save the Most Lives
Carter C. Price @CarterCPrice, John F. Raffensperger
Jan 19, 2021
The RAND Blog
The United States is waiting to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and millions of doses wait for arms. Policymakers at the national, state, and local levels have been stockpiling the shots for many reasons. While supply ramps up, policymakers could push to deliver vaccine to people instead of freezers.
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Vaccination
commentary
Getting COVID-19 Vaccines to Pennsylvania Residents
Adam C. Resnick
Jan 19, 2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pennsylvania state and county health departments have a number of options that could speed the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to make sure Pennsylvania residents at high risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes are vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Vaccine Hesitancy Is High Among Black Americans, Including Health Care Workers

Pathways Toward Peace in Yemen: National Reconciliation or a 'Phased' Approach?

Teachers Lost Out on Professional Learning During the Pandemic. Here's How Summer Programs Could Help

Strategies for Minimizing Cyber Security Risks

The Policy Currents Podcast

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Lightening Body Armor

The RAND Blog

Domestic Violent Extremists Will Be Harder to Combat Than Homegrown Jihadists

Understanding Our Culture of Health Before the Pandemic Can Help Us Improve It Afterward

Prescription Drug Prices, Transgender Troops, Space Diplomacy: RAND Weekly Recap

Implementing Arab Gulf Reconciliation

School District Leaders Indicate Online Instruction Will Outlast COVID-19. Here's What to Consider

Why Biden's Japan Agenda Matters

How Threats Against Lawmakers Could Distort the Political Landscape for Years

Russia's Great Wall

Keeping COVID-19 Vaccines Moving, the Capitol Attack, Media Literacy: RAND Weekly Recap

Welcoming a Stronger European Defense

Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue

Who Gets Care When Hospitals Are Overwhelmed? Clear Policies Are Often Lacking

Why We Need a January 6 Commission to Investigate the Attack on the Capitol

Keep the Vaccine Moving to Save the Most Lives

Getting COVID-19 Vaccines to Pennsylvania Residents

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