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Geopolitical Strategic Competition

A New Era of Major-Power Competition
While there is a general consensus that the United States is now in a new era of strategic competition with China and Russia, there is not yet a clear understanding of what that means or what forms it could take. How can the United States best position itself to succeed?
Nov 30, 2022
Michael J. Mazarr @MMazarr, Bryan Frederick, et al.
Military Strategy

Managing Escalation While Competing Effectively in the Indo-Pacific
In response to China's expanding military activity in the Indo-Pacific, the United States has increased its activity in the region over the past decade. How can America continue to safeguard its interests while limiting potential risks of escalation with China?
Nov 30, 2022
Bryan Frederick, Kristen Gunness, et al.
Civic Education

Defining and Measuring Civic Infrastructure
Is the United States in a civic crisis? Or is American democracy simply evolving? A framework for defining and measuring civic infrastructure can help answer these questions—and preserve a healthy democracy.
Nov 30, 2022
Julia H. Kaufman @juliahkaufman, Melissa Kay Diliberti, et al.
Education Curriculum

Teachers' Use of New Instructional Materials
Introducing new instructional materials costs teachers time, effort, and sometimes their own money. About half of English language arts and mathematics teachers used at least one new material a week over the past three years. How can districts support them in selecting and using materials effectively?
Nov 15, 2022
Andrea Prado Tuma @PradoTuma, George Zuo, et al.
Machine Learning

Machine Learning in Public Policy
Machine learning (ML) can have a significant impact on public policy by modeling complex relationships and augmenting human decisionmaking. But overconfidence in results and incorrectly interpreted algorithms can lead to peril. With interpretability, ML can achieve its promise of more-equitable policy decisions.
Nov 15, 2022
Evan D. Peet @evandpeet, Brian G. Vegetabile, et al.
Telemedicine

How Does Telehealth Affect Health Care Quality, Access, Equity, and Costs?
Early in the pandemic, health care providers pivoted to telehealth out of necessity. But as policymakers begin to look beyond the pandemic, concerns about telehealth's effects on health care spending and quality will arise again.
Nov 15, 2022
Lori Uscher-Pines, Shira H. Fischer @ShiraFischer

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China

Protests in China, Negotiating with Russia, L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax': RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on protests in China amid the government's zero-COVID policy, the potential harm in negotiating with Russia, building more affordable housing in Los Angeles, and more.
Dec 2, 2022
Military Veterans

Veterans Need to Share Their Stories
In his book War and Homecoming: Veteran Identity and the Post-9/11 Generation, Travis Martin explores how veterans see themselves—and how that is influenced by the way civilians see them. He delves into stereotypes of military service, then argues that veterans can craft their own identities by telling their own stories.
Dec 1, 2022
Kayla M. Williams @KWilliams101
Labor Markets

How COVID-19 Transformed the Jobs Market
The COVID-19 pandemic initially devastated the U.S. economy. It also exposed and exacerbated existing inequities in society. But in as yet unpredictable ways, it may have accelerated profound changes in how labor works today.
Dec 1, 2022
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins

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Multimedia

Is Permanent Daylight Saving Time a Health Risk?
There is much debate over whether Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time should be permanent. Wendy Troxel, RAND senior behavioral and social scientist, explains why Standard Time is better for overall health and well-being.
Nov 2, 2022

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A New Era of Major-Power Competition

Managing Escalation While Competing Effectively in the Indo-Pacific

Protests in China, Negotiating with Russia, L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax': RAND Weekly Recap

Veterans Need to Share Their Stories

Is Permanent Daylight Saving Time a Health Risk?

The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Measuring Wellbeing to Help Communities Thrive

Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research

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A New Era of Major-Power Competition

Managing Escalation While Competing Effectively in the Indo-Pacific

Defining and Measuring Civic Infrastructure

Teachers' Use of New Instructional Materials

Machine Learning in Public Policy

How Does Telehealth Affect Health Care Quality, Access, Equity, and Costs?

Blog Posts

Protests in China, Negotiating with Russia, L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax': RAND Weekly Recap

Veterans Need to Share Their Stories

How COVID-19 Transformed the Jobs Market

Multimedia

Is Permanent Daylight Saving Time a Health Risk?

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