Arms Proliferation and Control

Homelessness

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Homelessness in L.A., Russia's Military Woes, Educator Morale: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on breaking the cycle of incarceration and homelessness, Russia’s ongoing military struggles, NATO expansion, and more.
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Aug 19, 2022

Nuclear Disarmament

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How Russia's Nuclear Double Cross of Ukraine Teaches Dangerous Lessons
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West's support for Kyiv has been tempered by an ace up Vladimir Putin's sleeve: the potential use of nuclear weapons. But other countries are taking notice, which could imperil world stability even further.
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Aug 16, 2022
Polina Sinovets, John V. Parachini @JohnParachini, et al.
Arms Proliferation and Control

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A Renewed Nuclear Deal With Iran: Turning Back the Clock?
Diplomats from Europe, the United States, Russia, China, and Iran are in Vienna trying to revive the Iran nuclear agreement of 2015. But even if negotiations succeed, the post-deal environment could be much more unstable than it was seven years ago.
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Mar 4, 2022
Dalia Dassa Kaye
Africa

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What Does Africa Need Most Now: Russian Arms Sales or Good Vaccines?
Why is Russia's main export to Africa advanced conventional weapons at a time when other needs are so great? African leaders might think twice about aggressive Russian arms pitches and engagement of mercenaries, and prioritize measures to stem the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage economic growth.
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Nov 17, 2021
John V. Parachini @JohnParachini, Ryan Bauer
Nuclear Deterrence

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Reducing the Role of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Could Make North Korea Happy
The threats emanating from North Korea pose a useful case study for the potential implications of reducing the role of U.S. nuclear weapons. Additional U.S. nuclear deterrence declaratory strategy, backed up by appropriate nuclear weapon capabilities and planning, may be needed.
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Oct 20, 2021
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
North Korea

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North Korea's 'Business as Usual' Missile Provocations
North Korea has revved up its cycle of missile provocations, its go-to method of securing leverage against the United States and South Korea in the on-again off-again nuclear negotiations. How will the United States and South Korea choose to respond?
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Oct 14, 2021
Soo Kim @mllesookim
Nuclear Deterrence

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Can China Be a Real Partner in Bringing North Korea to the Nuclear Negotiating Table?
The United States remains committed to the goal of denuclearization of North Korea. China is more interested in maintaining a delicate geopolitical balance to counter U.S. influence in the region and in expanding its own reach. Thus, prospects for productive U.S.-China cooperation on the North Korean nuclear threat seem faint at best.
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Jul 14, 2021
Soo Kim @mllesookim
Nuclear Deterrence

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North Korean Nuclear Weapons Pose an Existential Threat to China
Despite the current border closures between their two countries, China and North Korea remain resolutely pledged to a “blood-alliance.” But this partnership has vastly different implications depending on which side of the border you consider.
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Jul 13, 2021
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett, Diana Y. Myers
North Korea

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Biden's North Korea Policy Review Is Sparse on Details. Here's One Interpretation
The Biden administration recently completed its North Korea policy review. Details have been sparse, but based on prior U.S. dealings with the Kims, some informed guesses about Washington's approach towards Pyongyang under the new administration can be had. Here's one.
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May 6, 2021
Soo Kim @mllesookim
Arms Proliferation and Control

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Nuclear Ban Treaty Offers Rare Chance for Japan
As the only country to suffer the horrors of wartime atomic bombings, one would assume Japan would eagerly sign any treaty to ban such weapons. Why hasn't Japan signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which took effect in January 2021?
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Apr 30, 2021
Sayuri Romei
Summer Learning

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Summer Learning, America's Middle Class, Waking Up After the Pandemic: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on how to make summer learning count, U.S. deterrence in the ‘gray zone,’ why so many Americans are stuck outside the middle class, and more.
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Apr 23, 2021
North Korea

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COVID-19 Exacerbates North Korea's Bad Choices
Recently, Kim Jong-un admitted that North Korea is facing a dire situation. It was surprising that he would admit circumstances which at face value suggest major failures on his part. Why is Kim admitting that such circumstances are developing in the North now?
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Apr 20, 2021
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
North Korea

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Think the Coronavirus Is Curbing Kim's Atomic Appetite? Think Again
Coronavirus or not, Kim Jong-un's appetite for nuclear and missile bargaining with the United States remains intact. This likely spells further weapons demonstrations from North Korea, with potentially longer-range missile demonstrations to test Washington's resolve in its nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang.
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Apr 20, 2021
Soo Kim @mllesookim
Iran

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Why Biden Can't Turn Back the Clock on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Enacted in 2016, the Iran nuclear deal was predicated on a geopolitical context that no longer exists. Addressing Iran's nuclear program today may require a different solution.
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Mar 1, 2021
Raphael S. Cohen
Arms Proliferation and Control

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Arms Control Held Hostage
President-elect Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have wisely promised to extend the 2010 New START Treaty, which cuts long-range nuclear arms. The two leaders may also pursue a broader follow-on accord, but frigid U.S.-Russian relations could put this out of reach. Progress on arms control often comes when political winds are warmer.
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Dec 28, 2020
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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'Vaccine Nationalism,' a Pandemic Election, Women in the Workforce: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on why 'vaccine nationalism' could be costly, how Americans feel about voting during a pandemic, why women are leaving the workforce, and more.
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Oct 30, 2020

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Elon Musk May Have a Point About Bots on Twitter

Putin's Latest Threats, U.S. Policy in the Middle East, Disaster Recovery: RAND Weekly Recap

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy with Research

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Arms Proliferation and Control

Homelessness in L.A., Russia's Military Woes, Educator Morale: RAND Weekly Recap

How Russia's Nuclear Double Cross of Ukraine Teaches Dangerous Lessons

A Renewed Nuclear Deal With Iran: Turning Back the Clock?

What Does Africa Need Most Now: Russian Arms Sales or Good Vaccines?

Reducing the Role of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Could Make North Korea Happy

North Korea's 'Business as Usual' Missile Provocations

Can China Be a Real Partner in Bringing North Korea to the Nuclear Negotiating Table?

North Korean Nuclear Weapons Pose an Existential Threat to China

Biden's North Korea Policy Review Is Sparse on Details. Here's One Interpretation

Nuclear Ban Treaty Offers Rare Chance for Japan

Summer Learning, America's Middle Class, Waking Up After the Pandemic: RAND Weekly Recap

COVID-19 Exacerbates North Korea's Bad Choices

Think the Coronavirus Is Curbing Kim's Atomic Appetite? Think Again

Why Biden Can't Turn Back the Clock on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Arms Control Held Hostage

'Vaccine Nationalism,' a Pandemic Election, Women in the Workforce: RAND Weekly Recap

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