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    Synthetic Opioids, Ukrainian Grain, the Metaverse: RAND Weekly Recap

    Jun 24, 2022

    This weekly recap focuses on countering the illegal flow of synthetic opioids, freeing up Ukrainian grain to prevent famine, the importance of defining the metaverse, and more.

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    Synthetic Opioids Are an Everything Problem

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    How Data Can Help Refugees, Homelessness in L.A., Harm Reduction: RAND Weekly Recap

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    Historic Lynchings and Voter Registration, China in Space, Firefighters' Mental Health: RAND Weekly Recap

    Jul 30, 2021

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    Sexual Assault in the Military, School Security, Mental Health Care: RAND Weekly Recap

    Jun 4, 2021

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  • The strength of NATO is that it is at its essence an ongoing consultation based on trust, and where needed a central meeting point for smaller groups of allies to collaborate on an issue-by-issue basis. Finland and Sweden could benefit by working from the outset to advance the dialogue, express their interests, and help to shape what can be a stronger, smarter NATO.

    gene germanovich, g0619

    Gene Germanovich

    International Defense Researcher

    Source: United Press International

  • The world is two-and-a-half years into COVID-19, facing another international and national emerging infectious disease outbreak with monkey pox, and experts have warned that such diseases are only becoming more likely. A serious reckoning beginning with a 9/11-like commission for COVID-19 could be undertaken to develop a system for preparing for and responding to emerging infectious diseases. Relying on “ad hoc-ery” may not be the best option.

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