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Teachers Quit Due to Stress, Peace in Yemen, America's Middle Class: RAND Weekly Recap
Feb 26, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on how stress leads teachers to quit their jobs, U.S. strategy in the Middle East, America's shrinking middle class, and more.
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Globalization
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Shared Prosperity: The Crying Need for Inclusive Globalization
Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_
Feb 23, 2021
United Press International
The disaffection of a wide swath of the American population has been linked to the political polarization of the country, as well as its divisive tendencies. While globalization is not the only reason for this disaffection, it is an apt lens through which to view the revolt against elitism, expertise, and changing demographics.
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Myanmar
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Myanmar's Coup and Its Recent Elections: Institutions Matter
Sean M. Zeigler
Feb 15, 2021
The National Interest
What was the Myanmar military's calculus in deciding to stage a coup against the government? The history of coups and elections provides some insights.
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Low-Intensity Conflict
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, COVID-19 Variants, Myanmar: RAND Weekly Recap
Feb 12, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, how couples can sleep better during the pandemic, and more.
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National Security Organizations
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The Essential Role of DHS in the Economic Recovery from COVID-19
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Feb 11, 2021
The Hill
The name Department of Homeland Security belies an important set of roles, missions, and functions of the department related to the economic security of the United States. Wielding these powers to their full extent during the COVID-19 pandemic could set the conditions for a more rapid recovery.
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Emerging Technologies
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Tech Alone Isn't Enough to Create a Successful Smart City
Jared Mondschein @JSMondschein, Aaron Clark-Ginsberg @aclarkginsberg, Andreas Kuehn
Feb 10, 2021
Route Fifty
Smart-city initiatives are popping up in small communities and large metropolitan regions alike. But these initiatives have run into significant hurdles. Some cities have developed frameworks to overcome these challenges, but many continue to struggle.
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International Diplomacy
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Myanmar Coup: First Foreign Policy Test for President Biden
Jonah Blank
Feb 9, 2021
Newsweek
Shortly after dawn on February 1, Myanmar's military staged a coup against the nation's fledgling civilian government. There are no easy solutions, and how the Biden administration responds will be widely seen as a template for other thorny situations in the future.
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Employment and Unemployment
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Unemployment Insurance, Domestic Extremists, Housing Insecurity: RAND Weekly Recap
Feb 5, 2021
This weekly recap focuses on what the pandemic has revealed about America's unemployment system, why stopping domestic extremism will be difficult, how housing insecurity may affect sleep, and more.
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Threat Assessment
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What the Capitol Siege Means for the Future of Security Clearances
David Stebbins, Sina Beaghley
Feb 2, 2021
The Hill
Some people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6 had or have a national security clearance and thus trusted access to classified information. And some might apply for a security clearance in the future. If they are not identified and prosecuted, then they won't have a criminal record that could be detected in a background check.
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Russia
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Alexei Navalny Has Become a Profile in Courage. This Puts the Kremlin in a Quandary
William Courtney @courtneywmh, Elina Treyger
Feb 2, 2021
Los Angeles Times
Prolonging Alexei Navalny's imprisonment, attempting to murder him—or actually succeeding—would only galvanize his supporters. And releasing him could be viewed as a victory for the opposition, making the Kremlin look weak.
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Employment and Unemployment
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The Pandemic Is Completely Changing the Way We Treat Unemployment
Kathryn A. Edwards @keds_economist
Feb 1, 2021
The Washington Post
Unemployment insurance is the most important fiscal response the United States has during a recession, because it sends timely, targeted, and temporary financial assistance to those directly affected by the downturn. What the CARES Act created—remarkably high benefits for more workers—was a short-term experiment born of necessity, but it could have a lasting influence on public policy.
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Domestic Terrorism
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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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Return-to-Work Programs and Policies
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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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Domestic Terrorism
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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
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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
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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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The Decline of the American Middle Class

Building an Enduring Peace in Yemen

Elder Abuse: Innovative Solutions to Address a Growing Problem

Sexual Assault in the Military Is Unacceptable. Here's How to Fix It

Under the Biden Administration: Will U.S.-Iran Relations Improve?

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

Law and Business

Teachers Quit Due to Stress, Peace in Yemen, America's Middle Class: RAND Weekly Recap

Shared Prosperity: The Crying Need for Inclusive Globalization

Myanmar's Coup and Its Recent Elections: Institutions Matter

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, COVID-19 Variants, Myanmar: RAND Weekly Recap

The Essential Role of DHS in the Economic Recovery from COVID-19

Tech Alone Isn't Enough to Create a Successful Smart City

Myanmar Coup: First Foreign Policy Test for President Biden

Unemployment Insurance, Domestic Extremists, Housing Insecurity: RAND Weekly Recap

What the Capitol Siege Means for the Future of Security Clearances

Alexei Navalny Has Become a Profile in Courage. This Puts the Kremlin in a Quandary

The Pandemic Is Completely Changing the Way We Treat Unemployment

How Threats Against Lawmakers Could Distort the Political Landscape for Years

Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue

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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