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Arctic Region
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In Case You Missed It: Policy Options for Navigating Potential Arctic Scenarios
May 21, 2019
RAND’s Abbie Tingstad discusses findings from a recent study on Coast Guard capability gaps in the Arctic. Researchers found gaps in three major areas: communications, domain awareness, and response abilities.
Migrants
Newsletter
Central American Migrants Pay Smugglers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars On Their Way North
May 16, 2019
Who is making money off the flow of migrants from Central America to the United States, and what can policymakers do to disrupt these transactions? A new Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center report finds that transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) are not the only, or even the main, culprits bringing migrants to our border.
Military Career Field Management
Testimony
Fostering Skills and Creating New Pipelines for Military Service
May 16, 2019
The latest National Defense Authorization Act provides seven new authorities enabling the services to access, retain, and promote competitive officers. What are some considerations for using them to address compensation, performance data collection, and the civil-military divide?
Middle East
Testimony
Russia and China in the Middle East: A New Era of Strategic Competition
May 9, 2019
Increased Russian and Chinese engagement in the Middle East in recent years underscores that America is in a new period of strategic competition. To prevail, the United States needs to have a vibrant and productive economy, to protect the international order, and to invest in its network of allies and partners.
Veterans Health Care
Testimony
How to Reduce Suicide Among U.S. Veterans and Service Members
May 8, 2019
The rate at which veterans and service members die by suicide is a national security problem that requires a comprehensive approach. Improved leadership and investments in solutions such as increasing access to high-quality care, better identifying at-risk individuals, and reducing access to lethal means can make a difference.
Arctic Region
Testimony
Policy Options for Navigating Potential Arctic Scenarios
May 8, 2019
The Arctic is vulnerable to incidents endangering safety, security, and environmental integrity. Regional cooperation and governance will influence demands on the maritime transportation system and the U.S. Coast Guard. By making the right investments, the U.S. can get in front of future Arctic problems.

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Lessons from a Prison-Based College Program That Continues After Release
May 22, 2019
Lois M. Davis @LoisMDavis, Michelle C. Tolbert
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Iran's Network of Fighters in the Middle East Aren't Always Loyal to Iran
May 21, 2019
Becca Wasser, Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Commentary
The U.S. and Iran: Beyond the Rhetoric
May 17, 2019
Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Testimony
Fostering Skills and Creating New Pipelines for Military Service
May 16, 2019
Katherine L. Kidder @klkidder
Report
Principals Are More Optimistic Than Teachers About School Improvement Plans
May 16, 2019
Christopher Joseph Doss @Chris_J_Doss, Goke Akinniranye, et al.

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Central American Migrants Pay Smugglers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars On Their Way North

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Russia and China in the Middle East: A New Era of Strategic Competition

How to Reduce Suicide Among U.S. Veterans and Service Members

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