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Military Strategy
Reimagining U.S. Strategy in the Middle East
Feb 23, 2021
Dalia Dassa Kaye, Linda Robinson @RobinsonL100, et al.

Long-standing U.S. policies in the Middle East that rely on defeating threats and keeping partners on "our side" have fallen short. What if the U.S. approach shifted from focusing on the threat of the day to a positive vision of a region supported by increased diplomatic and economic investments?
Teachers and Teaching
Stress Topped the Reasons Why Public School Teachers Quit, Even Before COVID-19
Feb 22, 2021
Melissa Kay Diliberti, Heather L. Schwartz, et al.

Teachers leave the profession because of stress. And COVID-19 exacerbated stress levels by forcing teachers to work more hours and navigate unfamiliar remote instruction. Stress was cited twice as often as insufficient pay. Most former teachers took jobs with less or equal pay, and 3 in 10 without health insurance or retirement benefits.
Taiwan
U.S. Allied and Partner Support for Taiwan
Feb 18, 2021
Bonny Lin

As the Biden administration assesses its Taiwan policy, it is important to examine how U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific might respond to a potential conflict over Taiwan. What factors might influence their willingness to help the United States defend Taiwan? And how might they respond if the United States did not come to Taiwan's defense?
Military Strategy
Factors Shaping China's Use of Force Calculations Against Taiwan
Feb 18, 2021
Mark Cozad

Taiwan remains the People's Liberation Army's main strategic direction despite a growing recognition that the PLA must also support China's international interests and presence. Does China see itself as capable of confronting the United States and its allies in a conflict over Taiwan? And what are some U.S. policy considerations?
Health Care Financing
Setting U.S. Hospital Prices Could Cut Overall Health Spending by Billions
Feb 18, 2021
Jodi L. Liu @jodilliu, Zachary M. Levinson, et al.

Price regulations face political obstacles and have been strongly opposed by medical providers. But setting prices for all commercial health care payers could reduce hospital spending by $61.9 billion to $236.6 billion a year if the rates were set at 100 to 150 percent of the amounts paid by Medicare.
Military Strategy
How to Avoid Aggression or Escalation in a Crisis
Feb 16, 2021
Paul K. Davis, Angela O'Mahony, et al.

Anticipating how an opponent may be reasoning, and then seeking ways to alter that thinking can inform an effective influence strategy. Deterring adversaries by threat of punishment alone is often ineffective. A better approach might involve a mix of several measures, such as being able to thwart aggression, reassurances to reduce the adversary's fears, and relationship-building.

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Blog Posts

Security Cooperation
A Strong Japan-U.K. Alliance Needed to Counter China
Feb 24, 2021
Jeffrey W. Hornung

With Brexit behind it, Britain faces a question about what role it should play in the world. Assuming it wants to remain a power that can shape—but not dominate—international relations in ways favorable to its national interests, it makes sense to reach out to like-minded states with which to partner. And Japan may offer just that.
Globalization
Shared Prosperity: The Crying Need for Inclusive Globalization
Feb 23, 2021
Krishna B. Kumar @kbkumar_

The disaffection of a wide swath of the American population has been linked to the political polarization of the country, as well as its divisive tendencies. While globalization is not the only reason for this disaffection, it is an apt lens through which to view the revolt against elitism, expertise, and changing demographics.
Civic Education
Giving Teachers the Tools They Need to Provide 21st-Century Civics Education
Feb 23, 2021
Julia H. Kaufman @juliahkaufman

The Capitol attack has rightfully led to many calls for teachers to address civic education in a much more robust way in their classrooms. However, a national survey of social studies teachers suggests that teachers lack the critical training and incentives to do so.

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Multimedia

Under the Biden Administration: Will U.S.-Iran Relations Improve?
Feb 4, 2021

RAND senior international/defense policy researcher Heather Williams discusses the current landscape for improving the strained relationship between the United States and Iran.

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Reimagining U.S. Strategy in the Middle East

Stress Topped the Reasons Why Public School Teachers Quit, Even Before COVID-19

A Strong Japan-U.K. Alliance Needed to Counter China

Shared Prosperity: The Crying Need for Inclusive Globalization

Under the Biden Administration: Will U.S.-Iran Relations Improve?

The Policy Currents Podcast

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Lightening Body Armor

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Reports

Reimagining U.S. Strategy in the Middle East

Stress Topped the Reasons Why Public School Teachers Quit, Even Before COVID-19

U.S. Allied and Partner Support for Taiwan

Factors Shaping China's Use of Force Calculations Against Taiwan

Setting U.S. Hospital Prices Could Cut Overall Health Spending by Billions

How to Avoid Aggression or Escalation in a Crisis

Blog Posts

A Strong Japan-U.K. Alliance Needed to Counter China

Shared Prosperity: The Crying Need for Inclusive Globalization

Giving Teachers the Tools They Need to Provide 21st-Century Civics Education

Multimedia

Under the Biden Administration: Will U.S.-Iran Relations Improve?

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