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Cyber Warfare
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How Do Russia and China Engage in Social Manipulation?
Oct 29, 2019
U.S. competitors such as Russia and China engage in hostile social manipulation—the use of informational means to manipulate political, social, and economic conditions.
Health Care Costs
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The Promise and Peril of Offshoring Prescription Drug Pricing
Oct 28, 2019
The President, Congress, and most Americans agree prescription drug prices are too high. After years of drug price and spending growth, 2019 has so far seen an explosion of policy proposals from both parties that could promise some relief.
Workforce Development
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The U.S. Workforce Development and Employment System Needs an Overhaul
Oct 10, 2019
The American workplace has changed profoundly over the past 40 years and continues to evolve. RAND researchers recently took a systems approach to rethinking the nation's workforce development and employment system.
Russia
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In Case You Missed It: Extending Russia
Oct 8, 2019
Former Ambassador James Dobbins, Raphael Cohen, and Howard Shatz discuss Russia's economic, political, and military vulnerabilities and anxieties. What are some ways the United States can impose costs on Russia?
Opioids
Newsletter
In Case You Missed It: Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl
Sep 30, 2019
In this congressional briefing, Bryce Pardo and Beau Kilmer discuss factors that have contributed to the rise of synthetic opioids like fentanyl in the U.S. What do policymakers need to consider in their efforts to address this threat in the United States?
Security Cooperation
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What Are the Implications of Deepening Security Cooperation in Asia?
Sep 27, 2019
Since the turn of the century, key U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific have been establishing or deepening their defense ties. These new linkages and security commitments among regional actors have substantial implications for the United States, China, and the Indo-Pacific region.

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Recognizing Family Caregivers as Part of the Health Care Team
Nov 18, 2019
Esther M. Friedman, Patricia K. Tong
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RAND Is Accepting Applications for Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowships
Nov 15, 2019
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How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans
Nov 14, 2019
Robert J. Lempert @RobertLempert
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Don't Overestimate the Power of Iraqi Protests
Nov 14, 2019
Jeffrey Martini, Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Early Assistance After Disasters
Nov 14, 2019
Nicholas M. Pace, Lloyd Dixon

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Congressional Resources

Informing the Public Debate

RAND Congressional Resources offers an easy way for policymakers to access research and analysis that is relevant to current Congressional agendas.

IN BRIEF

Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl

Legislative Issue Areas

New from Congressional Relations

How Do Russia and China Engage in Social Manipulation?

The Promise and Peril of Offshoring Prescription Drug Pricing

The U.S. Workforce Development and Employment System Needs an Overhaul

In Case You Missed It: Extending Russia

In Case You Missed It: Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl

What Are the Implications of Deepening Security Cooperation in Asia?

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Extending Russia

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Illicit Supply of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

Recent Findings

Recognizing Family Caregivers as Part of the Health Care Team

RAND Is Accepting Applications for Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowships

How Voters Can Assess New Climate Plans

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