RAND: Media Advisories for 20242024-03-08T15:59:36ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/news/advisories.htmlhttps://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/02/28.htmlRAND Event: Understanding U.S. Armed Forces Operating Capabilities in the Arctic2024-02-28T14:22:00Z2024-02-28T14:22:00ZJjoin RAND Arctic experts and U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier for a conversation on a recently released report on the Arctic operating capabilities of the U.S. armed forces, as well as a broader discussion about the strategic implications of the evolving security environment in the Arctic.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/02/12.htmlAhead of Ukraine War 2nd Anniversary, RAND Experts to Discuss Challenges and Costs2024-02-12T19:00:00Z2024-02-12T19:00:00ZOn the eve of the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, RAND researchers will answer journalists' questions about the war during a media call. Among the topics they will address are gridlock in appropriating new funding for Ukraine in the U.S. Congress, potential reactions by U.S. adversaries such as China and Iran, the likelihood of Russia's strategy to wait out the West, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's frustrations with his generals' military strategy.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/02/06.htmlHow Artificial Intelligence Affects the Homeland Security Enterprise2024-02-06T14:45:00Z2024-02-06T14:45:00ZJoin experts from the RAND Homeland Security Research Division for a conversation about artificial intelligence's impact on the Department of Homeland Security and the homeland security enterprise more broadly.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/01/31.htmlReforming DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process for a Competitive Future2024-01-31T14:45:00Z2024-01-31T14:45:00ZAs Congress, the Department of Defense, and other key stakeholders are working on once-in-a-generation changes to the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process (PPBE), leaders from RAND's National Security Research Division and Project Air Force will host a panel of distinguished experts to discuss their visions for PPBE reform in advance of the Commission on PPBE Reform's final report to Congress this March.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/01/30.htmlRAND Experts to Testify Before U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission2024-01-30T19:30:00Z2024-01-30T19:30:00ZRAND's Edward Parker and Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga will testify before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on Thursday, February 1, about the implications of China's significant investments in artificial intelligence and quantum computing to transform its military.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2024/01/11.htmlRAND Experts to Discuss Stakes of Taiwan Election2024-01-11T20:30:00Z2024-01-11T20:30:00ZRAND experts on Taiwan and the People's Republic of China are available to discuss the implications that the election in Taiwan may have for peace and stability in the region.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/11/14.htmlRAND Experts Available to Discuss U.S.-China Issues Ahead of APEC 2023 Ministerial Meetings2023-11-14T15:00:00Z2023-11-14T15:00:00ZRAND experts are available to discuss issues likely to be taken up by U.S. President Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Among them are a resumption of direct communication between the two nations' militaries, U.S. expansion of export controls on semiconductor chips, Taiwan, China's assistance to Russia in the Ukraine conflict, China's economic relationship with Iran and implications for the war in the Middle East, and human rights.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/11/13.htmlRAND's Aaron Davenport to Testify Before House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee About Enhancing U.S. Coast Guard Interdiction2023-11-13T15:00:00Z2023-11-13T15:00:00ZAaron Davenport, associate director of the RAND Homeland Security Research Division's Infrastructure, Immigration, and Security Operations Program and a retired senior officer in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), will testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation during a hearing examining Coast Guard efforts in drug enforcement, illegal migration, and IUU fishing.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/10/31.htmlExperts Available to Discuss U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security—Including Protection of Women, Girls in Israeli-Hamas Conflict2023-10-31T17:30:00Z2023-10-31T17:30:00ZThe U.S. Strategy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security released today calls for a deliberate focus on the protection of women and girls during conflict. The approach could have a bearing on how the United States engages in the current Israel-Hamas conflict.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/10/18.htmlRAND Experts to Discuss Surge in Misinformation/Disinformation Amid Israel-Hamas War2023-10-18T17:00:00Z2023-10-18T17:00:00ZRAND experts will discuss the rapidly degrading environment for authentic information about the Israel-Hamas war, amplified by the proliferation of generative AI. They'll discuss the roles and responsibilities of social media platforms as well as the implications of widespread disinformation on both national security and violence in the United States.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/10/11.htmlRAND Experts Offer Analysis of Israeli-Hamas Conflict2023-10-11T13:30:00Z2023-10-11T13:30:00ZOn October 12, RAND experts will discuss the unfolding Israel-Hamas war and the aftermath of last weekend's unprecedented attacks from Gaza. Topics will include potential military responses from the Israeli Defense Forces and the United States, Israeli-Palestinian political dynamics, non-state terror groups and hostage situations, and geopolitical implications.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/09/19.htmlExperts Available to Comment on Ukraine President's Remarks to U.N. General Assembly2023-09-19T16:00:00Z2023-09-19T16:00:00ZRAND researchers are available to comment on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks this week to the U.N. General Assembly in New York City and to U.S. policymakers, including President Biden and members of the 118th Congress, in Washington, D.C.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/09/18.htmlRAND's Jeff Alstott to Testify Before Senate Subcommittee about Emerging Threats from Artificial Intelligence2023-09-18T12:42:00Z2023-09-18T12:42:00ZRAND AI expert Jeff Alstott will testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight on Tuesday, September 19, during a hearing on emerging threats to national security from advanced technologies.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/09/05.htmlMedia Call: RAND Experts Discuss Generative AI's Possible Role in U.S. Adversary Nations' Malign Influence Campaigns2023-09-05T20:30:00Z2023-09-05T20:30:00ZRAND experts will discuss new research on how ubiquitous generative artificial intelligence wielded by U.S. adversaries poses a national security threat, and why the U.S. government, technology and policy communities should act fast to counter it.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/07/05.htmlMedia Call: RAND Experts Discuss Upcoming NATO Summit2023-07-05T16:18:00Z2023-07-05T16:18:00ZRAND experts will discuss the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Topics of conversation include NATO's continued support for Ukraine, strengthening the alliance's overall defense and deterrence, the addition of Finland as a NATO member, and the potential accession of Sweden. The summit takes place July 11–12, 2023.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/06/22.htmlRAND Experts Testify Before House Committees Today2023-06-22T15:45:00Z2023-06-22T15:45:00ZTwo experts from the RAND Corporation will appear before congressional committees today, June 22, 2023. RAND President and CEO Jason Matheny will testify before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology about artificial intelligence (AI), and Benjamin Boudreaux, a RAND policy researcher, will discuss cutting-edge technologies before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/05/10/index1.htmlRAND Economist Beth Asch to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation2023-05-10T18:52:00Z2023-05-10T18:52:00ZBeth Asch, a senior economist and expert on defense manpower at the RAND Corporation, will testify before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation during a hearing on recruitment and retention in the U.S. Coast Guard.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/05/10.htmlRAND Experts Available to Discuss Implications of Lifting Public Health Code Title 422023-05-10T16:30:00Z2023-05-10T16:30:00ZThe Biden administration's decision to end Title 42 on May 11 will have significant and complex implications for U.S. policies regarding immigration, border security, asylum and humanitarian issues, economic growth, and border communities. RAND experts are available to discuss Title 42 and whether the United States is adequately prepared for a new surge of immigrants at the southern border.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/05/05.htmlExperts Available to Discuss COVID-19 Pandemic as Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration Ends2023-05-05T17:00:00Z2023-05-05T17:00:00ZExperts from the nonprofit RAND Corporation are available to discuss issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the federal government's public health emergency declaration is scheduled to end on May 11. RAND has done substantial research about the pandemic.https://www.rand.org/news/advisories/2023/04/18.htmlRAND President to Testify on Artificial Intelligence Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity2023-04-18T18:20:00Z2023-04-18T18:20:00ZRAND President and CEO Jason Matheny will testify before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity on Wednesday, April 19, during a hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications to enable cybersecurity.