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Crime and Violence Prevention
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What Strategies Are the Best Defence Against Antisocial Behaviour at Football Events?
Lucy Strang
Mar 19, 2019
Policing Insight
Football-related violence is not going away. It is therefore more important than ever that police and football authorities have evidence on what strategies work and that they share best practices with each other.
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United Kingdom
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Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK
Christopher M. Schnaubelt, Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz
Mar 18, 2019
The Hill
Leaving the European Union without a deal will be costly for Britain. But there are actions that could be taken now to help improve the economic prospects of a fully independent UK.
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Military Facilities
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'Cost Plus 50' Explained
Stacie L. Pettyjohn @StaciePettyjohn
Mar 15, 2019
The Washington Post
The Trump administration may be considering requiring host nations to subsidize the entire cost of the U.S. military presence and pay an additional 50 percent of that amount. This type of transactional foreign policy increases the risk that countries will rethink their agreements to host U.S. forces, and that could reduce the U.S. military's ability to operate globally.
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Al Qaida
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How Terrorist Groups Learn: Implications for al Qaeda
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Mar 14, 2019
Foreign Policy Research Institute
With the Islamic State losing the last of its territory, the global jihadist movement is now entering a new phase. The question on the minds of many is whether al Qaeda will be able to capitalize upon the moment and reclaim the dominant position as the most capable Sunni jihadist terrorist organization.
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Substance Use Harm Reduction
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Addressing Federal Conflicts Over Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
Beau Kilmer @BeauKilmer, Bryce Pardo @brycepardo
Mar 14, 2019
The Hill
With drug overdose deaths mounting, some American cities are trying to create designated spaces where people who use heroin and other drugs can have their consumption supervised by medical professionals. The Department of Justice argues these sites would violate federal law, but federal decisionmakers have several options.
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Information Operations
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Is It Time to Abandon the Term Information Operations?
Christopher Paul
Mar 13, 2019
Strategy Bridge
Operations in the information environment will be a critical part of future joint force operations and should be baked in to those operations as a fully valued tool in commanders' combined arms toolboxes. Reaching that goal will require greater acceptance and understanding of information across the joint force, new structures for information forces, and the evolution of how operations in the information environment are handled within the staff.
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Arms Proliferation and Control
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Where Do U.S.-North Korea Relations Go in the Aftermath of the Hanoi Summit?
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Mar 13, 2019
The National Interest
If Kim Jong-un is sincere about denuclearization, it is time for him to match his words with actions. If North Korea's nuclearization continues, the U.S. government may eventually face some pressure to take military action to stop it.
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North Korea
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After the Hanoi Summit
Naoko Aoki @naokoaoki
Mar 13, 2019
The National Interest
The best-case scenario for U.S.-North Korea relations is that President Trump and Kim Jong-un remain committed to diplomacy. In the worst-case scenario, both countries' frustrations could spiral out of control.
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North Korea
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The Hidden Components of the North Korean Military Challenge
Michael J. Mazarr, Gian Gentile
Mar 12, 2019
The National Interest
In an era of global competition in which U.S. military resources are stretched thin, the United States should consider looking for opportunities to scale back potential overcommitment. The current inter-Korean dialogue presents such an opportunity.
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Water Supply
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Increasing Groundwater Reliance in L.A. County Means Dealing with Extensive Contamination
Alexandra Huttinger, Michelle E. Miro, Miriam Elizabeth Marlier
Mar 12, 2019
The RAND Blog
As the Los Angeles region increases its reliance on groundwater sources to become more resilient in the face of drought and to reduce demand for imported water sources, advances in the information available on groundwater quality and contamination could help community water systems avoid health hazards and better ensure a safe drinking water supply.
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Capacity Building
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Building a Capacity Framework for U.S. City Diplomacy
Jay Wang, Sohaela Amiri
Mar 11, 2019
Pacific Council on International Policy
As U.S. cities are home to two thirds of the population, the practice of city diplomacy has become essential for local communities to thrive in a globalized society. What are the necessary skills, capabilities, and resources required to craft an effective global engagement strategy?
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Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
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How to Design a Research Funder
Catriona Manville @CMManville, Catherine A. Lichten
Mar 11, 2019
Research Fortnight
Emerging challenges are leading to an increased emphasis on the impact of research beyond academia. At the same time, funders must adapt to changing expectations about what research can and should deliver, financial austerity, and developments in the topics and methods of research.
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Afghanistan
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Trump's Latest Move on Afghanistan Is a Repeat of Obama's
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Mar 11, 2019
The Hill
So far, both Presidents Obama and Trump have chosen “not to lose” in Afghanistan. As time goes on and the American public's patience grows shorter, this choice becomes more difficult.
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Refugees
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Jobs Can Improve the Lives of Syrian Refugees and Their Host Communities—and Support Stability in the Middle East
Shelly Culbertson @SC_Culbertson, Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
Mar 11, 2019
Foreign Policy
Host governments, international development agencies, and donor countries like the United States could take several steps to improve Syrian refugee employment. This would increase self-reliance among Syrian refugees and ease pressures on host communities.
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China
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Managing U.S. Military-to-Military Relations with China, a Strategic Competitor in an Era of Renewed Great Power Competition
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Mar 8, 2019
ChinaFile
The United States National Security Strategy describes a return of great power rivalry with China as the leading challenger, and the National Defense Strategy prioritizes strategic competition. What are the implications for U.S.-China military-to-military relations?
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Cybersecurity
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Public Evidence of Huawei as a Cyber Threat May Be Elusive, but Restrictions Could Still Be Warranted
Timothy R. Heath
Mar 7, 2019
The Hill
Although a “smoking gun” of Huawei involvement in government-directed espionage remains elusive, the United States has compelling security and economic reasons to consider limiting the involvement of Chinese telecommunications companies in its domestic networks.
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School Leadership: Teachers and Principals May Have Different Views

Military Compensation to Support Retention, Performance, and Talent Management

What Strategies Are the Best Defence Against Antisocial Behaviour at Football Events?

Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK

Strategic Rethink: America's Security Deficit

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

The RAND Blog

What Strategies Are the Best Defence Against Antisocial Behaviour at Football Events?

Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK

'Cost Plus 50' Explained

How Terrorist Groups Learn: Implications for al Qaeda

Addressing Federal Conflicts Over Supervised Drug Consumption Sites

Is It Time to Abandon the Term Information Operations?

Where Do U.S.-North Korea Relations Go in the Aftermath of the Hanoi Summit?

After the Hanoi Summit

The Hidden Components of the North Korean Military Challenge

Increasing Groundwater Reliance in L.A. County Means Dealing with Extensive Contamination

Building a Capacity Framework for U.S. City Diplomacy

How to Design a Research Funder

Trump's Latest Move on Afghanistan Is a Repeat of Obama's

Jobs Can Improve the Lives of Syrian Refugees and Their Host Communities—and Support Stability in the Middle East

Managing U.S. Military-to-Military Relations with China, a Strategic Competitor in an Era of Renewed Great Power Competition

Public Evidence of Huawei as a Cyber Threat May Be Elusive, but Restrictions Could Still Be Warranted

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