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Global Security
Hypothetical Scenarios of U.S.-China Conflict
Aug 10, 2022
Timothy R. Heath, Kristen Gunness, et al.

The prospect of China overtaking the United States to attain global primacy appears unlikely, but it is not impossible. An analysis of two conflict scenarios—one low-intensity and one high-intensity—illuminates how a U.S.-China war of power transition might unfold.
Workplace Well-Being
Educators' Views on Politicized Topics in School
Aug 10, 2022
Ashley Woo, Rebecca L. Wolfe, et al.

A survey in January 2022 asked educators about policies for COVID-19 safety in schools and classroom conversations about race, racism, or bias. Almost half of principals and 40 percent of teachers reported that the intrusion of political issues and opinions added stress to their jobs.
Racial Equity
Does Racism Affect Patient Safety?
Aug 8, 2022
Lucy B. Schulson, Angela D. Thomas, et al.

Rates and types of patient safety events vary across patients from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, with minoritized patients more likely to experience safety issues. The factors that lead to these disparities are complex and intertwined, but there is growing sentiment that racism may play a role.
Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
Health Care Affordability: State Policy Options to Control Costs
Aug 4, 2022
Christopher M. Whaley @cm_whaley

When the costs to provide employer-sponsored health insurance increase, it burdens workers and their families. What are some potential policy options to address these high costs, particularly in markets like Texas where 48 percent of people have health insurance through an employer or union?
China
China's Gambit in the Pacific
Aug 3, 2022
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman

The geostrategic dynamics between China, the Pacific Island countries, and the United States and its allies and partners have evolved over the years. What are China's strategic goals for the region? And how could the United States improve its profile as China continues to try to enhance its own?
Racial Equity
How Does Racial Bias Compound Over Time?
Jul 27, 2022

Even small amounts of racial bias in education, income, and wealth can compound over time to create significant differences in outcomes. A new tool illustrates how varying degrees of bias can add up to large inequities over lifetimes and generations.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
A New Era? NATO's Prioritisation of Human Security in an Insecure World
Aug 10, 2022
Kaleigh Heard

Human security and NATO's role and responsibility to protect civilians during conflict saw new prioritization in the alliance's 2022 Strategic Concept. While much progress has been made, more could be done to ensure the alliance can deliver on these commitments.
Ukraine
The Case for Cautious Optimism in Ukraine
Aug 9, 2022
Raphael S. Cohen, Gian Gentile

While the outcome of the war in Ukraine is by no means clear, the balance of materiel, manpower, and willpower all seem to make the case for cautious optimism. Although Ukraine is unlikely to throw Russia back to its borders any time soon, the war will likely trend in Ukraine's favor in the coming months. But only if the West does not blink first.
Military Strategy
Is the Virtue in the Weapon or the Cause?
Aug 5, 2022
David E. Johnson @DaveJohnsonDC

The Biden administration's recent announcement of its intention to adhere to the provisions of the Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel landmines has real consequences. This decision is the latest in the long controversy over the use of anti-personnel landmines and, more broadly, what means are moral in war.

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Multimedia

Three Steps to Protect Communities from Climate Change
Jul 7, 2022

RAND engineer and information scientist Michelle Miro presents three steps to reduce the risks that climate change poses to communities around the United States.

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Hypothetical Scenarios of U.S.-China Conflict

Educators' Views on Politicized Topics in School

A New Era? NATO's Prioritisation of Human Security in an Insecure World

The Case for Cautious Optimism in Ukraine

Three Steps to Protect Communities from Climate Change

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

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Reports

Hypothetical Scenarios of U.S.-China Conflict

Educators' Views on Politicized Topics in School

Does Racism Affect Patient Safety?

Health Care Affordability: State Policy Options to Control Costs

China's Gambit in the Pacific

How Does Racial Bias Compound Over Time?

Blog Posts

A New Era? NATO's Prioritisation of Human Security in an Insecure World

The Case for Cautious Optimism in Ukraine

Is the Virtue in the Weapon or the Cause?

Multimedia

Three Steps to Protect Communities from Climate Change

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