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Russia
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Russia Is Not a Viable Counterterrorism Partner for the United States
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Feb 9, 2018
Russia Matters
Russia is America's adversary and its actions, particularly attempts to fracture NATO, do not align with larger U.S. security goals. Even where there are areas in which the two countries could work together to mutual benefit, any cooperation should be judicious, measured and treated with the requisite degree of skepticism.
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Global Health
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Can the U.S. Afford to Reduce Global Public Health Funding?
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Feb 8, 2018
The Hill
The United States may be preparing to downsize funding for global epidemic prevention. Without renewed funding, the long-term outlook could include an increased likelihood of global disease outbreaks.
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Media Influences On Health
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Does Social Media Depression in Young People Really Exist?
Lucy Hocking
Feb 6, 2018
Medical Xpress
What are the mental health risks to adolescents and young adults from the use of social media? And how can young people and social media companies manage these risks?
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Health Care Costs
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Tax Reform Could Raise Car Insurance Rates
Paul Heaton
Feb 4, 2018
U.S. News & World Report
The new tax law eliminates the individual mandate. When this repeal takes effect in 2019, millions more Americans are expected to go without health insurance. Auto insurers will likely pick up the tab for some of that population's medical care. That could raise car insurance premiums.
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International Diplomacy
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The Competition for Status Could Increase the Risk of a Military Clash in Asia
Timothy R. Heath
Feb 2, 2018
Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
The prospect of conflict involving China remains remote and Beijing remains committed to China's peaceful development. But if Beijing at some point concludes that the United States and its allies have successfully stymied its aspirations, China may be tempted by riskier methods to assert its status.
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Syria
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Tillerson's All of the Above Policy for Syria
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Feb 1, 2018
Newsweek
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson proposed to suppress any ISIS resurgence in Syria, oust Bashar al Assad, reduce Iranian influence, continue to back a Kurdish-dominated enclave, and reassure Turkey. It's important to understand why such an “all of the above” approach would not be workable.
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United States
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Trump's First State of the Union: Insights from RAND
Jan 31, 2018
RAND research, analysis, and expertise provide context for the issues discussed in the president's first State of the Union address, including infrastructure, North Korea, and opioids.
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Law Enforcement
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Siren Song: How Ambulance Data Could Help Police Forces in England and Wales
Alex Sutherland, Lucy Strang
Jan 29, 2018
Policing Insight
Ambulance data is a new form of intelligence which may have value for violence prevention or reduction activities. Police forces can use this data to help identify violent crime that goes unreported to police, and aid problem-solving activities to reduce and prevent violence.
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Border and Port Security
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Prioritizing Security at the U.S. Border with Mexico
Blas Nunez-Neto
Jan 29, 2018
U.S. News & World Report
As debate on border security continues, policymakers would be wise to look beyond the heated rhetoric to clearly identify priorities and make informed decisions about how best to deploy finite resources to get the strongest security for the investment.
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Adolescent Health
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Good Parenting or Good Policy? Both Are Needed to Curb the Epidemic of Teen Sleep Loss
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Jan 27, 2018
USA Today
More rest improves teens' well-being, public safety, and academic performance. Later school start times promote better sleep for teens. School districts, communities, and parents should consider multi-pronged strategies that start with a later school bell.
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Iran
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Counteracting Iran's Gray Zone Strategy in Syria
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Jan 25, 2018
Lawfare
Iran is extending its influence throughout Syria as the Islamic State's influence declines. To counter Iranian efforts and the inevitable similar actions of other countries, the United States should dedicate significant resources to crafting its own strategy to prevent Tehran from taking advantage of the current conflict and humanitarian crisis.
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Space Exploration
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Pursuing the Extraordinary Through Space Exploration
Jan 25, 2018
NASA astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison delivered RAND's 2018 Haskins Lecture. She discussed how the pursuit of interstellar travel benefits society, the vital role science plays in our lives, and the importance of continued investment in research and technology.
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Taiwan
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Why China Should (Still) Feel Good About Taiwan… but Maybe Not for Long
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Jan 24, 2018
Global Taiwan Brief
Chinese leaders have ample reason to feel good about Taiwan, namely because Taiwanese President Tsai had been focusing her energy on stabilizing cross-Strait relations based on the status quo rather than moving toward independence. But because of its pressure tactics, Beijing may inadvertently push Taiwan in a more extreme direction.
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Emergency Preparedness
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Deadly Delay: Every Second Counts in Missile Defense
Dan Gonzales @gonzadan, Sarah Harting
Jan 24, 2018
The Hill
The false alarm about a ballistic missile attack on Hawaii raises important questions. How much warning time would the public get before a missile hit? And how should the system be improved?
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Markets
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Bitcoin and the Dark Web: The New Terrorist Threat?
Antonia Ward
Jan 22, 2018
Georgetown University Security Studies Review
Bitcoin has become the prominent currency of the dark web, which is often used to buy illegal goods, such as weapons and drugs. Anecdotal evidence suggests terrorists are using cryptocurrency and the dark web, but further investigation is needed.
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The RAND Blog

Russia Is Not a Viable Counterterrorism Partner for the United States

Can the U.S. Afford to Reduce Global Public Health Funding?

Does Social Media Depression in Young People Really Exist?

Tax Reform Could Raise Car Insurance Rates

The Competition for Status Could Increase the Risk of a Military Clash in Asia

Tillerson's All of the Above Policy for Syria

Trump's First State of the Union: Insights from RAND

Siren Song: How Ambulance Data Could Help Police Forces in England and Wales

Prioritizing Security at the U.S. Border with Mexico

Good Parenting or Good Policy? Both Are Needed to Curb the Epidemic of Teen Sleep Loss

Counteracting Iran's Gray Zone Strategy in Syria

Pursuing the Extraordinary Through Space Exploration

Why China Should (Still) Feel Good About Taiwan… but Maybe Not for Long

Deadly Delay: Every Second Counts in Missile Defense

Bitcoin and the Dark Web: The New Terrorist Threat?

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