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Information Operations
commentary
The Islamic State May Be Failing, but Its Strategic Communications Legacy Is Here to Stay
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke, Charlie Winter
Aug 17, 2017
War on the Rocks
The Islamic State's caliphate is collapsing but its legacy will live on virtually because of its information operations. The scale of the menace presented by the group today pales in comparison to other global challenges, yet it manages to dominate and terrorize the public mind.
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Arms Proliferation and Control
commentary
How Did North Korea Get Its Nuclear Capabilities So Far So Fast?
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Aug 14, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
The recent North Korean missile tests and other provocations have sent shock waves through the global national security community and heightened tensions throughout the region. How has North Korea increased its missile capabilities so dramatically in such a short period of time?
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United States
blog
RAND's Summer Reading List for Congress
Aug 4, 2017
Hill staffers can make the most of the Congressional recess with this list of must-read research and commentary on the policy issues they will be addressing this fall.
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Global Climate Change
commentary
When It Comes to Climate, Look for Vulnerabilities in Policy, Not Science
Benjamin Lee Preston @bl_preston, Nicholas Burger, Marjory Blumenthal @marjorysb, Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert, Debra Knopman
Aug 4, 2017
The Hill
Federal policymakers have picked up on the concept of red teaming — actively seeking out one's own vulnerabilities. While red teaming may not make sense for climate science, it does offer great benefits when weighing climate policy options.
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STEM Education
commentary
Cybersecurity Badge: One Big Step for Girl Scouts, Potentially Giant Leap for Women
Lara Schmidt
Aug 3, 2017
USA Today
The Girl Scouts will start offering 18 cybersecurity badges next year. In addition to exposing girls to cyber concepts and challenges, this could encourage them to pursue cybersecurity or other STEM careers in which women are underrepresented.
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China
q&a
Enhancing China's Status as a Great Power
Aug 1, 2017
The Cipher Brief
China is investing heavily in its military modernization program as it aims to extend its power in the region as well as globally. How will China's growing ability to project power affect U.S. regional goals?
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Firearms
commentary
Connect, Buy-Now, Fire: How the Dark Web Allows Criminals to Buy Weapons—Anonymously
Giacomo Persi Paoli @GPersiPaoli
Jul 25, 2017
Prospect Magazine
Despite its small size compared to the offline market, the ability of the dark web to anonymously arm individuals of all backgrounds needs to be taken seriously. Its potential impact on international security is significant.
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Cyber Warfare
commentary
Russian Information Warfare: A Reality That Needs a Response
Bruce H. McClintock @BHMcClintock
Jul 21, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
For the last three decades, Russia has exploited its growing capabilities in cyberspace to spy on, influence, and punish others. The West will continue to struggle to hold Moscow accountable, in part because international law falls far short of fully defining the rules or resolving conflicts.
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Global Security
q&a
Global Risks in 2040: Q&A with Andrew Parasiliti
Jun 30, 2017
Andrew Parasiliti discusses how the RAND Center for Global Risk and Security is envisioning the world in 2040, and the security challenges that will shape it.
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Engineers and Engineering
blog
How the Drinking Bird Foiled a Spruce Goose Engineer
Jun 29, 2017
The famous drinking bird toy gave RAND's Dick Murrow an idea that might help Egyptian farmers. But Murrow, who previously led Howard Hughes's Spruce Goose design team, couldn't secure funding to get the concept off the ground.
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Refugees
commentary
How Innovation Can Assist the Refugee 'Pathway'
Jennie Corbett, Corinna Frey, Sonja Marjanovic @SonjaCambs
Jun 27, 2017
The RAND Blog
New ways to collaborate and coordinate humanitarian actions are needed so that refugees, host communities, and other stakeholders are empowered to create and spread innovative solutions. These efforts should consider the entire refugee pathway, not only emergency and arrival assistance.
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Violence
commentary
Why Aren't There More Terrorist Attacks Like the One in London?
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Jun 7, 2017
Fortune
The number of attacks like the one on London Bridge are low because jihadist ideologies have failed to gain traction in most Muslim countries, and it's difficult to recruit people remotely. Supporting violence and participating in it are two different things.
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Electronic Medical Records
commentary
A 'Learning System' in Behavioral Health Can Help in Sharing Best Practices, Innovations
Bradley D. Stein @BDStein13
May 30, 2017
Modern Healthcare
Leveraging technological advances to make better use of the best available data could help rein in healthcare costs and improve both quality and safety. This makes sense whether the healthcare being delivered is physical or behavioral.
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International Economic Relations
commentary
The Driving Force Behind China's Ambitious 'Belt and Road Initiative'
Rafiq Dossani
May 30, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
By committing trillions of dollars to infrastructure projects across 60 countries, China could transform the lagging economies of the region and place itself in the enviable position of being Asia's true pivot. But the new Silk Road blueprint presents risks as well as benefits.
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Private-sector School Management
commentary
How to Navigate Public-Private Partnerships in Higher Ed
Rita Karam, Charles A. Goldman
May 26, 2017
RealClearEducation
Universities are partnering with private companies that have the resources to help them compete in the online learning market and maximize student enrollment. Do their different missions—providing high-quality education and making a profit—dilute the quality of the courses?
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Cybercrime
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WannaCry Virus: A Lesson in Global Unpreparedness
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
May 22, 2017
The National Interest
The WannaCry ransomware attack provides important lessons about how to secure cyber networks. History indicates that other attacks will follow. Preparedness is crucial.
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Science and Technology

The Islamic State May Be Failing, but Its Strategic Communications Legacy Is Here to Stay

How Did North Korea Get Its Nuclear Capabilities So Far So Fast?

RAND's Summer Reading List for Congress

When It Comes to Climate, Look for Vulnerabilities in Policy, Not Science

Cybersecurity Badge: One Big Step for Girl Scouts, Potentially Giant Leap for Women

Enhancing China's Status as a Great Power

Connect, Buy-Now, Fire: How the Dark Web Allows Criminals to Buy Weapons—Anonymously

Russian Information Warfare: A Reality That Needs a Response

Global Risks in 2040: Q&A with Andrew Parasiliti

How the Drinking Bird Foiled a Spruce Goose Engineer

How Innovation Can Assist the Refugee 'Pathway'

Why Aren't There More Terrorist Attacks Like the One in London?

A 'Learning System' in Behavioral Health Can Help in Sharing Best Practices, Innovations

The Driving Force Behind China's Ambitious 'Belt and Road Initiative'

How to Navigate Public-Private Partnerships in Higher Ed

WannaCry Virus: A Lesson in Global Unpreparedness

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