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Violent Extremism
Understanding the Online Extremist Ecosystem
Dec 2, 2021
Heather J. Williams, Alexandra T. Evans @AlexandraTEvans, et al.

By the early 2010s, it was clear that the internet provided white supremacists and other extremists a tool to operationalize their hateful ideas and cause real-world harms. How can the average user understand their risk of exposure to extremist content and make informed decisions about the platforms they use?
China
A Guide to Extreme Competition with China
Dec 1, 2021
Christopher Paul, James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, et al.

The U.S.-China competitive dynamic is at a critical crossroads. What realistic, actionable policy options should U.S. policymakers consider in developing effective strategies for this competition?
Public Safety Legislation
What Are the Predicted Effects of U.S. Gun Policies, According to Experts?
Nov 30, 2021

As part of the RAND Gun Policy in America initiative, experts with diverse gun policy views were surveyed on how they predicted specific gun laws would affect outcomes, such as suicide, mass shootings, and individuals' privacy. This expert-opinion tool shows where these experts agree and disagree.
Racial Discrimination
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the Era of COVID-19
Nov 30, 2021
Lu Dong, Jennifer Bouey @BoueyHuang, et al.

Public anxiety and fear during the pandemic and negative rhetoric by politicians triggered the current wave of anti-Asian hate. It has galvanized the community to build newfound alliances and resilience. Advocates are working to increase reporting of hate incidents and develop strategies to fight anti-Asian racism.
Global Security
Stabilizing Great-Power Rivalries
Nov 29, 2021
Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr, Samuel Charap @scharap, et al.

The international system is headed for a renewed era of intense competition among major powers. And there are serious grounds for concern about U.S. rivalries with Russia and China. To ensure stability—and avoid war—the policy response should be nuanced and go beyond bolstering military capabilities.
Global Security
Weighing Entanglement Risks of U.S. Security Relationships
Nov 22, 2021
Miranda Priebe @MirandaPriebe, Bryan Rooney, et al.

Some analysts argue that security relationships cause the United States to adopt its partners' interests, incentivize allies and partners to engage in reckless behavior, and risk getting dragged into conflicts. Others contend that the United States avoids entanglement by keeping its own interests in mind.

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Health Care Payment Approaches
What Are the Practical Considerations for Outcome-Based Payment in the NHS?
Dec 2, 2021
Amanda Cole, Jon Sussex

Uncertainty can surround the effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of a new medicine, making it difficult to agree on a medicine's price. One solution to avoid unduly delaying or restricting patients' access is to link the medicine's price to the outcomes it produces in a patient. Despite some barriers, outcome-based payment could offer a “win” for patients, the NHS, and industry.
Civil-Military Relations
Are Military Coups Back in Style in Africa?
Dec 1, 2021
Sean M. Zeigler

There have been five coups in sub-Saharan Africa since August 2020. On a continent that was recently lauded for its democratic advancement, this backsliding suggests the military coup may be dangerously back in fashion. Why are more coups happening now?
Joint Operations
Preserving the ROK-U.S. Alliance by Sustaining Military Exercises
Nov 30, 2021
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett

The Republic of Korea (ROK)/U.S. military forces based in the ROK are in a constant state of training, which is required to maintain military effectiveness. North Korea seeks to stop this ROK/U.S. military training, but taking the North Korean complaints seriously could be a mistake.

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Telehealth in the COVID-19 Era
Oct 1, 2021

In this webinar hosted by RAND Australia and the University of Sydney, experts from Australia and the United States discussed their respective countries' recent experiences with telehealth. Although the uptake of telehealth has been similar in both countries, there have been variations in how it has been deployed, how it has been funded, how it has been adopted by the public, and what it might look like after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Reports

Understanding the Online Extremist Ecosystem

A Guide to Extreme Competition with China

What Are the Predicted Effects of U.S. Gun Policies, According to Experts?

Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the Era of COVID-19

Stabilizing Great-Power Rivalries

Weighing Entanglement Risks of U.S. Security Relationships

Blog Posts

What Are the Practical Considerations for Outcome-Based Payment in the NHS?

Are Military Coups Back in Style in Africa?

Preserving the ROK-U.S. Alliance by Sustaining Military Exercises

Multimedia

Telehealth in the COVID-19 Era

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