Blog posts from January 2010

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Continuing Medical Education: Let the Guessing Begin

Jan 27, 2010

The Journal of the American Medical Association

It is time for a change before innovative medical researchers develop a new array of tests and measurements, making it even less likely that physicians will have the right answer, writes Robert Brook.

South Korea

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Managing Catastrophic North Korea Risks

Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett

Jan 21, 2010

The Korea Herald

In recent years, U.S. commanders of the ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command have been unanimous in stating that CFC could defeat a North Korean invasion. Nevertheless, they have also expressed concern about the catastrophic damage that North Korea could do to the ROK before losing, writes Bruce Bennett.

School Services

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Why We Need to Study the Tutors

Megan K. Beckett

Jan 20, 2010

Education Week

Based on the results of statewide standardized tests, more than 15 percent of U.S. schools are in need of improvement. The students attending these schools need help, writes Megan Beckett.

Terrorism Threat Assessment

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Terrorists Will Strike America Again

Gregory F. Treverton

Jan 19, 2010

Los Angeles Times

Americans should understand that preventing every attack is simply an unattainable goal, writes Gregory F. Treverton.

International Humanitarian Assistance

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Skip the Graft

James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins

Jan 17, 2010

New York Times

The latest disaster to befall Haiti creates the opportunity to combine bipartisan accord on Haiti in Washington with keen and perhaps sustained American public interest, writes James Dobbins.

Veterans Health Care

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The Coming Afghanistan Surge—and the Severely Wounded

Ralph Masi

Jan 15, 2010

Providence Journal, GlobalSecurity.org, and The San Diego Union-Tribune

As America starts its ninth year at war, more than 32,000 U.S. service members have already been wounded in action in Iraq and about 3,500 in Afghanistan. Will U.S. resolve to strengthen care for wounded Americans be maintained, asks Ralph Masi.

Traffic Congestion

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Reducing Traffic Congestion and Improving Travel Options in Los Angeles

Paul Sorensen

Jan 8, 2010

Newgeography.com

While traffic congestion plagues many cities, Los Angeles stands apart, routinely ranking first for both total and per-capita congestion delay, with an estimate annual cost at close to $10 billion, writes Paul Sorensen.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Early Assistance After Disasters

How to Measure the Effectiveness of Special Operations

Recognizing Family Caregivers as Part of the Health Care Team

How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans

Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl

The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Children Cope with Trauma: A School-Based Intervention

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

January 2010

Continuing Medical Education: Let the Guessing Begin

Managing Catastrophic North Korea Risks

Why We Need to Study the Tutors

Terrorists Will Strike America Again

Skip the Graft

The Coming Afghanistan Surge—and the Severely Wounded

Reducing Traffic Congestion and Improving Travel Options in Los Angeles

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