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Civic Education

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Civic Education, Twitter's Bot Problem, Police Reform: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses civic and citizenship education in America, addressing Twitter’s bot problem, why community engagement is key to police reform, and more.
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Sep 30, 2022

International Diplomacy

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India-Pakistan Ties Are Warming—but Don't Get Excited Just Yet
While the warming trend in India-Pakistan ties is encouraging, it makes sense to keep a healthy check on expectations. Events could easily derail progress. Ultimately, it will take trust for India and Pakistan to normalize their relationship, and developing trust takes time.
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Sep 27, 2022
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
India

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Russia Looks Less and Less Like India's Friend
India has strong ties with Russia dating back to the Cold War. But the geostrategic winds have shifted significantly in recent years, suggesting that India might want to reconsider the benefits of close Russia ties.
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Mar 4, 2022
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
India

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Modi's Foreign-Policy Juggling Act
India lives in a difficult neighborhood, and there are no easy, straightforward solutions. But thus far—and especially under Modi—India has managed its foreign-policy challenges with remarkable effectiveness. With new partners and by making some tough decisions, there is a very good chance that it will continue to do so.
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Feb 7, 2022
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Politics and Government

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Complex Calculations Shape Pakistan-TTP Negotiations
Pakistan sees the Taliban as a facilitator of discussions with the TTP, as an ally in persuading the TTP to negotiate, and as a guarantor of whatever agreement is reached. And given the Taliban's diplomatic isolation and desperate economic situation, Pakistan can in return assist Afghanistan's new rulers in gaining acceptance and aid.
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Dec 20, 2021
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Pakistan

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Negotiating with TTP—A Different Perspective
America's withdrawal and the Taliban's swift return to power in Afghanistan could be a primary force in shaping the trajectory of the continuing armed struggle with Pakistan's Taliban. It may be time for Islamabad to consider whether to renew efforts aimed at reaching a political settlement.
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Oct 27, 2021
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Media Literacy

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China-Pakistan Partnership, Media Literacy, Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the China-Pakistan partnership in light of the Taliban's rise to power, media literacy education, parenting from prison, and more.
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Sep 24, 2021
Afghanistan

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China and Pakistan See Eye to Eye on the Taliban—Almost
Beijing and Islamabad share a long history of cooperation and have much in common on Afghanistan. Both are poised to benefit strategically from the Taliban's success. But the Taliban's resurrection almost certainly will add some stress to an otherwise positive and productive bilateral partnership.
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Sep 21, 2021
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Afghanistan

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China and the Taliban Begin Their Romance
China is set to benefit significantly from a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. It's worth following this dynamic closely in the coming weeks and months.
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Jul 22, 2021
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Cyber Warfare

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Virtual Societal Warfare, Iran, Opioids: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the risk of virtual societal welfare, Iran's domestic debates, federal policy options for supervised consumption sites, and more.
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Oct 11, 2019
India

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India and Kashmir, Now One
In a legally risky move that's already having consequences on the ground, the Modi government scrapped the part of the Indian constitution that gave Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status. How consequential is this? And how should the international community react?
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Aug 13, 2019
Rafiq Dossani
India

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Kashmir's Democracy—and the World's
Prime Minister Narendra Modi just changed the status of the restive Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This may be the most important event in an enormously volatile part of the world since the end of the last century, with repercussions that will extend far beyond Kashmir itself.
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Aug 8, 2019
Jonah Blank
Pakistan

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New Pakistan, Old Challenges
While the United States has been voicing concerns about the destabilizing potential of China's Belt and Road Initiative, Pakistan needs the economic stability that initiative could bring. As long as Pakistan remains a poor country, its democracy will be at risk.
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Oct 17, 2018
Rafiq Dossani, Jalal Awan
Afghanistan

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A Way Forward in Afghanistan: Q&A with Laurel Miller
As the United States approaches its 17th year of military involvement in Afghanistan, Laurel Miller, a senior foreign policy expert at RAND, describes the current situation and hopes for the future.
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Jun 21, 2018
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What Next for China-Pakistan Relations?
The recent downgrade in U.S.-Pakistan relations will present both opportunities and challenges for China. Beijing can use the recent strain to promote a new model of international development, but must be wary of becoming the sole external power responsible for maintaining stability in the region.
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Feb 26, 2018
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman, Keren Zhu
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations

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In Afghanistan, A Protracted Stalemate
The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for over 16 years, at a cost of over $1 trillion. But the Taliban now controls more territory than at any point since the U.S.-led invasion. This should give pause to observers who believe that the United States is, or will soon be, poised to turn the tide in Afghanistan.
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Feb 26, 2018
Ali Wyne

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

India-Pakistan Ties Are Warming—but Don't Get Excited Just Yet

Russia Looks Less and Less Like India's Friend

Modi's Foreign-Policy Juggling Act

Complex Calculations Shape Pakistan-TTP Negotiations

Negotiating with TTP—A Different Perspective

China-Pakistan Partnership, Media Literacy, Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap

China and Pakistan See Eye to Eye on the Taliban—Almost

China and the Taliban Begin Their Romance

Virtual Societal Warfare, Iran, Opioids: RAND Weekly Recap

India and Kashmir, Now One

Kashmir's Democracy—and the World's

New Pakistan, Old Challenges

A Way Forward in Afghanistan: Q&A with Laurel Miller

What Next for China-Pakistan Relations?

In Afghanistan, A Protracted Stalemate

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