Latest Insights

At RAND, we share our research publications in digital format free of charge as a public service. You can access thousands of reports that span 70 years. RAND research reports are peer-reviewed and undergo our rigorous quality assurance process.

The RAND Blog lets our experts weigh in with timely insights and analysis on today's most important policy issues. It features commentary on the latest world news as well as research highlights.

You can also watch videos about our research findings and recommendations. Our podcasts cover Congressional briefings, RAND-hosted events, discussions of important policy issues with RAND experts, and more.

Reports

Russia
The Military Case for Extending New START
Feb 14, 2020
Frank G. Klotz
The most prudent course of action would be for Washington to extend the U.S.-Russia New START agreement before it expires in February 2021. This would constrain Russia's nuclear forces covered by the treaty for five more years. And it would buy time to pursue multilateral negotiations that also include China.
Principals
Principals Could Use More Support to Help Students with Disabilities
Feb 13, 2020
Laura Stelitano, William R. Johnston @WR_Johnston, et al.
Principals play a critical role in supporting America's 6.7 million students with disabilities. But most principals—especially those who lead schools that serve mostly students of color—believe that their schools could do a better job in this area.
Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
Seizing the 'Golden Hour' of Stability Operations
Feb 11, 2020
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Stephen Watts, et al.
The early phases of stability operations are critical for improving the odds of success and reducing the costs of achieving an acceptable outcome. Both diplomatic and military actions to provide security in the postconflict country are essential and should be integrated. Past U.S. interventions offer valuable lessons.
Civilian Military Workforce
Do Civilians Receive the Support They Need After Deployment?
Feb 11, 2020
Molly Dunigan, Kristie L. Gore, et al.
As more U.S. government civilians have been deployed over the past two decades, increasing numbers have been exposed to high-threat environments. Combat exposure and related stressors correlate with significant levels of health conditions. How are these civilians reintegrated when they return?
Health Care Services Capacity
The U.S. System of Care for Infectious Diseases Could Be Improved
Feb 7, 2020
Courtney A. Gidengil, Christopher Nelson, et al.
The current system of care for rare but serious infectious diseases in the United States could be strengthened or more formalized in several ways. But how could these efforts be financed, both in terms of initial investments and long-term sustainability?
Political Reform Movements
Has Zimbabwe Changed Since Mugabe's Overthrow?
Feb 6, 2020
Alexander H. Noyes @alexhnoyes
After 37 years in power, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe was toppled via a military coup in November 2017. His successor and former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, promised a break from authoritarian rule and economic mismanagement. Has he delivered?

View More Reports »

Blog Posts

Maternal Health
Infectious Diseases, Zimbabwe, Students with Disabilities: RAND Weekly Recap
Feb 14, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the U.S. response to infectious diseases, Zimbabwe after Mugabe, the support for students with disabilities, and more.
Nuclear Deterrence
Jumpstarting Arms Control Talks with Russia: A Low-Risk Gambit
Feb 13, 2020
Luke Griffith
In 2019, Russia proposed a moratorium on missile deployments in Europe. If the United States does not accept, it could increase the threat to NATO allies and provide Moscow with more bargaining chips in future arms negotiations.
International Diplomacy
Where Does China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Stand in 2020?
Feb 13, 2020
Derek Grossman @DerekJGrossman
Hong Kong and Macau live under “one country, two systems,” and China aspires to include Taiwan in the future as well. But President Tsai Ing-wen's landslide re-election in Taiwan on January 11 resoundingly demonstrates that the arrangement is dead on arrival there.

View More from the RAND Blog »

Multimedia

Jan 28, 2020
Escalation with Iran: Outcomes and Implications for the United States
In the aftermath of the killing of Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the United States should be prepared for a further response from Iran. What are some courses of action the regime might take? And what are options for the United States moving forward?

View More Multimedia »

The Military Case for Extending New START

Principals Could Use More Support to Help Students with Disabilities

Infectious Diseases, Zimbabwe, Students with Disabilities: RAND Weekly Recap

Jumpstarting Arms Control Talks with Russia: A Low-Risk Gambit

From SARS to 2019-Coronavirus (nCoV): U.S.-China Collaborations on Pandemic Response

The Policy Currents Podcast

Helping Children Cope with Trauma: A School-Based Intervention

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Addressing the Invisible Wounds of War

Helping Coastal Communities Plan for Climate Change

Latest Insights

Reports

The Military Case for Extending New START

Principals Could Use More Support to Help Students with Disabilities

Seizing the 'Golden Hour' of Stability Operations

Do Civilians Receive the Support They Need After Deployment?

The U.S. System of Care for Infectious Diseases Could Be Improved

Has Zimbabwe Changed Since Mugabe's Overthrow?

Blog Posts

Infectious Diseases, Zimbabwe, Students with Disabilities: RAND Weekly Recap

Jumpstarting Arms Control Talks with Russia: A Low-Risk Gambit

Where Does China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Stand in 2020?

Multimedia

Escalation with Iran: Outcomes and Implications for the United States

Connect

Contact Us

I am interested in

Follow

Stay Informed

Resources

Site Information