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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

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Finnish and Swedish NATO Membership: Toward a Larger, Stronger, Smarter Alliance
Finland and Sweden are poised to become full NATO members in the near future. The Nordic pair's entry into NATO means that alliance leaders and planners confront new challenges, and just as many opportunities.
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Aug 12, 2022
Gene Germanovich @geneDC
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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A New Era? NATO's Prioritisation of Human Security in an Insecure World
Human security and NATO's role and responsibility to protect civilians during conflict saw new prioritization in the alliance's 2022 Strategic Concept. While much progress has been made, more could be done to ensure the alliance can deliver on these commitments.
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Aug 10, 2022
Kaleigh Heard
Russia

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Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on preventing escalation of the war in Ukraine, how racial bias compounds over time, why the Navy should stick with its mine-hunting dolphins, and more.
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Jul 29, 2022
Security Cooperation

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Rethinking the EU's Role in European Collective Defence
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing European nations to quickly re-evaluate how best to maintain their collective security. This makes the concept of European strategic autonomy—the EU's increased ability to operate independently and with partners of choice on defence and security matters—more relevant than ever.
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May 20, 2022
Lucia Retter, Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard
Security Cooperation

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The Value of Institutional Capacity Building Through Professional Military Education
Security cooperation rarely makes headlines. But it enhances the security of the United States and its allies and partners in an effective and cost-effective way, and may deserve more attention and support.
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Apr 25, 2022
Susan M. Sohler Everingham, Alan G. Stolberg
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Responding to Russian Cyberattacks, Rebuilding Ukraine, Climate Change: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on how the U.S. could respond to Russian cyberattacks, what it will take to rebuild Ukraine after the war, why U.S. employers still have the power over workers, and more.
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Apr 22, 2022
Military Strategy

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Book Review: 'Escalation and Deescalation of Crises, Armed Conflicts, and Wars'
The evolving crisis in Ukraine has generated much discussion about whether Moscow would escalate the conflict, whether in frustration at the slow progress of its military operations, or in response to actions of other states, even possibly resorting to nuclear weapons. But what do Russian sources suggest about escalation?
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Apr 11, 2022
Clint Reach
Ukraine

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The Ukraine War's Three Clocks
As the war in Ukraine creeps into its second month, perhaps the most common question is: How will it end? Ultimately, the answer comes down to three internal clocks—Ukraine's, which is counting down in years, Russia's, in months, and the United States and NATO's, which is stalled at the moment but could restart quite quickly.
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Apr 1, 2022
Raphael S. Cohen
Military Strategy

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The Will to Fight in the Age of Social Media
Social media messaging has played a decisive role in strengthening Ukraine's will to fight—arguably the single most important factor in war—against Russia.
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Mar 22, 2022
William Marcellino, Michael J. McNerney
International Diplomacy

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Duty Bound to Disaster: Beware the Imperative in Foreign Policymaking
Appeals for bolder action in Ukraine will understandably only grow more intense as the appalling humanitarian toll mounts. But imperative-driven action almost always leads countries astray—and in the days and weeks ahead, it will be critical for the United States to stay alert for its symptoms.
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Mar 22, 2022
Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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After Russia's Ukraine Invasion, Seven Assumptions the U.S. and NATO Allies Should Drop
Given the realizations wrought by the recent invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its NATO allies might reconsider several assumptions and arguments that have limited conventional military deterrence in Europe. Making sure we are ready to defend and thus deter a larger war that must never be fought is critically important.
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Mar 18, 2022
Michael Johnson
Russia

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Putin's State of Mind, the Digital Skills Gap, International Women's Day: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin, understanding America’s gun policy debate, improving teacher diversity, and more.
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Mar 11, 2022
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Complex—but Promising—Prospects as Finland and Sweden Mull NATO Membership
After decades of military neutrality between NATO and Russia, recent events saw a potential sea-change in how Finland and Sweden consider their role with the NATO alliance. NATO leadership could start planning now so that if Sweden and Finland make the jump to joining the alliance, they can be welcomed in quickly.
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Mar 3, 2022
Gene Germanovich @geneDC
Ukraine

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Ensuring Russia's War with Ukraine Doesn't Morph into Direct Conflict with NATO
Russia has launched an unprecedented act of aggression against Ukraine. The United States and its allies must respond forcefully. But as they do, they should take into account the possibility of triggering a spiral of escalation that could lead to the only outcome worse than the invasion of Ukraine itself: a hot war between Russia and NATO.
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Mar 2, 2022
Samuel Charap @scharap
Arctic Region

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U.S. Military May Need to Invest More in Arctic Capabilities
Operating in the Arctic is inherently expensive. Despite this, it could be critical that the United States make the necessary investments to ensure a robust ability to operate in the Arctic to withstand Russian challenges there.
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Feb 10, 2022
Abbie Tingstad, Scott Savitz

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Health Care Consolidation: What Does the Evidence Say?

Russian Coercive Signaling Toward the West

American Investment in Mideast to Stay Focused on Larger Economies Amid Ukraine War

Civic Education, Twitter's Bot Problem, Police Reform: RAND Weekly Recap

Addressing Homelessness Among Individuals Incarcerated in Los Angeles County

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

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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

Finnish and Swedish NATO Membership: Toward a Larger, Stronger, Smarter Alliance

A New Era? NATO's Prioritisation of Human Security in an Insecure World

Talking to Russia, Racial Bias, Mine-Hunting Dolphins: RAND Weekly Recap

Rethinking the EU's Role in European Collective Defence

The Value of Institutional Capacity Building Through Professional Military Education

Responding to Russian Cyberattacks, Rebuilding Ukraine, Climate Change: RAND Weekly Recap

Book Review: 'Escalation and Deescalation of Crises, Armed Conflicts, and Wars'

The Ukraine War's Three Clocks

The Will to Fight in the Age of Social Media

Duty Bound to Disaster: Beware the Imperative in Foreign Policymaking

After Russia's Ukraine Invasion, Seven Assumptions the U.S. and NATO Allies Should Drop

Putin's State of Mind, the Digital Skills Gap, International Women's Day: RAND Weekly Recap

Complex—but Promising—Prospects as Finland and Sweden Mull NATO Membership

Ensuring Russia's War with Ukraine Doesn't Morph into Direct Conflict with NATO

U.S. Military May Need to Invest More in Arctic Capabilities

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