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And, By the Way, They Were All Women: RAND Hosts Forum on 21st-Century Warfare Honoring Roberta Wohlstetter
Nov 26, 2018
National security experts, flag officers, and decisionmakers attended the Roberta Wohlstetter Forum on National Security at RAND's Washington office on October 24. The featured speakers, moderators, organizers, donor, and namesake for the event were all women.
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Military Strategy
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Saudi Arabia, Border Troops, China's Military: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 23, 2018
This weekly recap focuses on how to deter aggression abroad, examining the need for U.S. troops at the border, China's aerospace capabilities, and more.
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Health and Wellness Promotion
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Measuring Progress Toward a Culture of Health... at the Library
Carolyn Miller, Anita Chandra
Nov 21, 2018
Health Affairs Blog
Libraries can provide much more than books and internet access. Libraries across the United States are evolving to play a bigger role in community health. Many offer nutrition programs, mental health support, and even free bike-shares.
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International Diplomacy
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Effective Responses to Russian Misbehavior
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Nov 20, 2018
The Moscow Times
Sanctions on Russians can be a powerful and effective tool, but in some cases there is a risk of spillover damage to other United States interests. It is worth considering whether America's interests may be best served by ensuring that penalties applied to Russia for misbehavior hit home against those responsible for it.
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China
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U.S.-China Relations See Potential Thaw, but Risk of Military Crisis Remains
Timothy R. Heath
Nov 20, 2018
Newsweek
Deep disagreements between China and the United States on an array of issues, exacerbated by political incentives to avoid compromise, raise a persistent risk of military crisis. Stepping up official communication, building mechanisms to manage crises, and dialing back antagonistic behavior could help cut the risk of miscalculation and help stabilize ties.
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Educational Equity
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High-Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs Are Worthy of Investment
Jennifer Sloan McCombs, Anamarie A. Whitaker @ana_auger
Nov 19, 2018
Youth Today
High-quality out-of-school-time programs can benefit youth, and tend to produce outcomes linked to program content. Funders and policymakers could maximize benefits of these programs by providing adequate resources and funding to support quality programming. It could be a wise investment for America's youth.
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Border and Port Security
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The U.S. Military's Border Enforcement Role
Christine Wormuth @cwormuth
Nov 19, 2018
The Cipher Brief
The Trump administration announced a deployment of at least 5,200 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. Is a military response of this size needed to address the situation on the southern border?
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Health Insurance Cost Sharing
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Medicare for All: Sounds Good, but What Does It Mean?
David Anderson, Jodi L. Liu @jodilliu, Mark W. Friedberg
Nov 19, 2018
Health Affairs Blog
Traditional Medicare is popular and therefore can lend a good brand name to coverage expansion proposals, but its limits can be significant for some patients. Those proposing and evaluating “Medicare for All” proposals should consider whether and how these limits are addressed.
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Adolescent Health
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Mental Health, Gun Policy, Teen Vaping: RAND Weekly Recap
Nov 16, 2018
This weekly recap focuses on helping kids cope with trauma, a new research initiative on guns in America, increasing mental health awareness in L.A., and more.
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Wargaming
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Building a Pipeline of Wargaming Talent: A Two-Track Solution
Elizabeth M. Bartels
Nov 15, 2018
War on the Rocks
How does the Department of Defense imagine the future of war and make long-term investments to confront the challenges ahead? On issues ranging from potential conflicts with Russia to the future of transportation and logistics, senior leaders have increasingly turned to wargames to imagine potential futures.
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Migrants
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Berlin Protests Highlight Need for Sound Employment Discrimination Laws in Germany
Laura Kupe
Nov 15, 2018
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies
Germany has a legal tradition and a strong constitution that promotes equality for all those living within its borders. That tradition could end up being a factor as German policymakers consider whether it is advantageous for the nation as a whole that the newest members of its society should have the necessary legal protections to succeed socially and economically.
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International Diplomacy
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Could America Use Its Leverage to Alter the Saudis' Behavior?
Ariane M. Tabatabai, Becca Wasser
Nov 15, 2018
Newsweek
As the Saudis' chief political and military partner and the undisputed security guarantor in the Middle East, the United States has considerable influence it can wield over Saudi decisionmaking. The Trump administration could consider using its influence to encourage Saudi leadership to moderate its assertive and damaging policies abroad.
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Gun Violence
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How U.S. Gun Laws Allow Mass Shooters to Slip Through
Benjamin Bahney
Nov 15, 2018
Los Angeles Times
The three most lethal domestic terrorist attacks since 9/11 were carried out with high-capacity semiautomatic weapons. None of the attackers were under 21 or were stoppable through criminal background checks. Restrictions on sales of semiautomatics would make it much harder for terrorists to obtain their most effective means of killing.
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Counterterrorism
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Reflecting on the Past to Counter Future Terrorism
Nov 14, 2018
One Night with RAND brought together leaders in business, government, academia, and philanthropy to pay tribute to Brian Michael Jenkins and mark his 50-year affiliation with RAND and his substantial body of research on terrorism. Jenkins and other experts discussed the evolution of terrorism and strategies for countering it in the future.
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Politics and Government
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What Does America's Political Polarization Mean for Competition with China?
Timothy R. Heath
Nov 9, 2018
The Hill
Political polarization in the United States potentially carries significant implications for America's strategic competition with China. Leaders in Washington will need to work to mitigate the effects of polarization and manage competition with China in a stable, effective manner.
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Why America Fails in Irregular Warfare

Negotiating with Great Powers on Nuclear Arms

Wargaming the Department of Defense for Strategic Advantage

Rising Tensions Between the Two Koreas

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

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

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And, By the Way, They Were All Women: RAND Hosts Forum on 21st-Century Warfare Honoring Roberta Wohlstetter

Saudi Arabia, Border Troops, China's Military: RAND Weekly Recap

Measuring Progress Toward a Culture of Health... at the Library

Effective Responses to Russian Misbehavior

U.S.-China Relations See Potential Thaw, but Risk of Military Crisis Remains

High-Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs Are Worthy of Investment

The U.S. Military's Border Enforcement Role

Medicare for All: Sounds Good, but What Does It Mean?

Mental Health, Gun Policy, Teen Vaping: RAND Weekly Recap

Building a Pipeline of Wargaming Talent: A Two-Track Solution

Berlin Protests Highlight Need for Sound Employment Discrimination Laws in Germany

Could America Use Its Leverage to Alter the Saudis' Behavior?

How U.S. Gun Laws Allow Mass Shooters to Slip Through

Reflecting on the Past to Counter Future Terrorism

What Does America's Political Polarization Mean for Competition with China?

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