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Sexual Assault
Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army Varies
Jun 18, 2021
Miriam Matthews, Andrew R. Morral @AndrewMorral, et al.

Sexual assault risk is higher for Army women at Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, and several other bases than it is for the average woman in the Army. And bases with high sexual assault risk also have high sexual harassment risk. What organizational characteristics are associated with increased risk?
Joint Operations
Could France Support a U.S.-Led War in Eastern Europe?
Jun 16, 2021
Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard, Michael Shurkin, et al.

France has a greater range of capabilities than most other European militaries. It has remained strongly committed to NATO and bilateral defense cooperation with the United States. What capabilities might France bring to a high-intensity conventional war against Russia?
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
Using U.S. Leverage to Limit Instability in Fragile States
Jun 15, 2021
Stephen Watts, Jeffrey Martini, et al.

The United States can effectively support governance reforms in postconflict states by seizing on opportunities when partner interests align with U.S. interests. And it can use its leverage, including conditions on military and economic assistance, when interests do not align.
Russia
Confronting a More Globally Active Russia
Jun 15, 2021
Bruce McClintock @BHMcClintock, Jeffrey W. Hornung, et al.

For the last 25 years, Russia has been focused on regaining the ability to influence actions beyond its own region. Recognizing Russia's global interests could help the United States implement its own global strategy.
Teachers and Teaching
Job-Related Stress Threatens the Teacher Supply
Jun 15, 2021
Elizabeth D. Steiner @ED_Steiner, Ashley Woo

Nearly one in four teachers overall, and almost half of Black teachers in particular, said that they were likely to leave their jobs by the end of the 2020–21 school year. That's compared to one in six before the pandemic. They reported frequent stress and symptoms of depression more than the general population.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What Parents Think About Kids Returning to Classrooms
Jun 10, 2021
Heather L. Schwartz, Melissa Kay Diliberti, et al.

As of May 2021, 84 percent of parents surveyed plan to send their children to school in person in the fall. Black and Hispanic parents are the most hesitant. Two-thirds of parents want to keep COVID-19 school safety measures in place, but only 52 percent plan to have their kids vaccinated.

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Teachers and Teaching
Stress Among U.S. Teachers, Russia's Global Interests, Investing in Equity: RAND Weekly Recap
Jun 18, 2021

This weekly recap focuses on job-related stress among U.S. public school teachers, Russia's global interests, promoting social equity through infrastructure investments, and more.
Military Strategy
Defeat Is Possible
Jun 17, 2021
Edward Geist

If the United States is to have a reasonable hope of winning a war, it needs to think about what it would be like to lose. An essential first step could be to start taking the prospect of protracted near-peer conflict seriously.
Black Populations
A Black Brother Needs Love, Too
Jun 17, 2021
Jhacova Williams

Elected and appointed to important roles, Black women may have the clout needed to play a significant role in shaping policy. How will they use it? Will they make more and stronger calls to protect Black women? Or will they use their influence to extend these calls to protect Black men and highlight the similar yet unique barriers Black men face?

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Multimedia

Game Theory: A Tool for the Vaccine Campaign
Jun 14, 2021

RAND operations researcher Luke Muggy discusses ways in which game theory could support the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

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Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army Varies

Could France Support a U.S.-Led War in Eastern Europe?

Stress Among U.S. Teachers, Russia's Global Interests, Investing in Equity: RAND Weekly Recap

Defeat Is Possible

Game Theory: A Tool for the Vaccine Campaign

The Policy Currents Podcast

Developing Strategies for Summer Learning

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

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Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Army Varies

Could France Support a U.S.-Led War in Eastern Europe?

Using U.S. Leverage to Limit Instability in Fragile States

Confronting a More Globally Active Russia

Job-Related Stress Threatens the Teacher Supply

What Parents Think About Kids Returning to Classrooms

Blog Posts

Stress Among U.S. Teachers, Russia's Global Interests, Investing in Equity: RAND Weekly Recap

Defeat Is Possible

A Black Brother Needs Love, Too

Multimedia

Game Theory: A Tool for the Vaccine Campaign

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