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Countering Russia's Malign and Subversive Information Efforts
Information aggression is increasing in frequency and intensity. Russia uses messaging and intimidation in its efforts to influence multiple actors and countries. As frequent targets, how can the United States and its European allies defend themselves?
Aug 16, 2021
Report
How Technology Could Better Serve Refugees and Those Who Help Them
Millions of refugees and the agencies that assist them have turned to technology as a vital resource, but gaps remain. How can tech be developed and used more strategically in humanitarian settings?
Dec 17, 2019

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Commentary
BBC's Gaza Service Demonstrates Power of Radio During Conflict
Radio has long been used during conflicts to relay news and information when all other means of communication are knocked out of service. The U.S. Agency for Global Media could follow the lead of the BBC World Service and establish a pop-up station to provide safety and supply updates, emergency medical information, and news to the people in Gaza.
Nov 28, 2023
Report
Identifying and Prioritizing Systemically Important Entities: Advancing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
This report helps the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency codify the concept of systemically important critical infrastructure by documenting the work surrounding systemic risks and cyber risks in software supply chains.
Nov 20, 2023
Report
An Assessment of U.S.-Allied Nations' Industrial Bases in Quantum Technology
The authors assess the quantum industrial bases of several U.S.-allied nations that are major players in the development of quantum technology, beginning with a global look and then focusing on Australia, the UK, Germany, and Japan.
Nov 16, 2023
Commentary
Ideas for Humanity's Future Approach to Space
In its first 75 years, RAND helped shape how humankind thought about and used space for the benefit of humanity. And it intends to have a similar impact on the next 75 years of space sustainability, security, and governance. Researchers identified concepts worthy of future study.
Nov 14, 2023
Journal Article
Telehealth Adoption by Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities in the COVID-19 Pandemic
The study examined temporal and geographic trends in telehealth availability at U.S. behavioral health treatment facilities and risk factors for not offering telehealth.
Nov 13, 2023
Commentary
Terror and the Secondary Trauma of Social Media
As graphic images from Israel and Gaza proliferate on social media, it is likely that these images are having significant negative impacts on the mental health and well-being of many. Mitigating their impact on global mental health might require making hard choices and doing the work to forge community bonds that prioritize everyone's well-being.
Nov 4, 2023
Commentary
Supporting the Future Effectiveness of Post-Quantum Cryptography
The authors of this Perspective describe the search for quantum-resistant cryptographic methods, explain options for securing communication from quantum attacks, and argue that research will benefit from open access to results.
Nov 2, 2023
Dissertation
Moving Enough People Enough: Assessing the Effectiveness of Disinformation Through the Adoption of Disinformation Rhetoric
Assesses the effects of COVID-19 disinformation narratives on behavioral outcomes, particularly vaccine uptake and ivermectin consumption.
Oct 31, 2023
Report
U.S.-China Competition for Digital Infrastructure
Digital infrastructure (DI) appears significant for future military operations and long-term strategic competition. How might global DI evolve by 2050? And what could the military implications be for the United States and China?
Oct 30, 2023
Blog
Israel-Hamas War, AI and Gene Editing, Social Media Regulation: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the Israel-Hamas war, the convergence of machine learning and gene editing, regulating social media while protecting free speech, and more.
Oct 27, 2023
Commentary
Protecting Free Speech Compels Some Form of Social Media Regulation
Given the profound challenges posed by social media, corrective measures need to go beyond “deplatforming” bad apples. But how can the United States make such a structural change without compromising the democratic tradition of free speech?
Oct 20, 2023
Commentary
Dismantling the Disinformation Business of Chinese Influence Operations
Some commercial actors benefit from involvement in Chinese influence operations. What steps could the U.S. government take to address this?
Oct 17, 2023
Blog
Nuclear Deterrence, Russia and Iran, Deepfakes: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on how much is “enough” for U.S. nuclear forces, the budding Russia-Iran partnership, the challenge of detecting deepfakes, and more.
Oct 6, 2023
Journal Article
Utilization and Spending on Mental Health Services Among Children and Youths With Commercial Insurance
In this study, we examined telehealth, in-person, and overall pediatric mental health service utilization and spending rates from January 2019 through August 2022.
Oct 5, 2023
Report
Evaluating Cryptographic Vulnerabilities Created by Quantum Computing in Industrial Control Systems
Migration to post-quantum cryptography to prepare for future capabilities of quantum computing has implications for industrial control and operational technology systems. These implications affect how system owners should prepare for the migration.
Oct 4, 2023
News Release
Mental Health Spending for Children and Adolescents Has Risen by More Than One-Quarter Since Beginning of Pandemic
Spending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to rise even as the use of telehealth plateaued.
Oct 3, 2023
Journal Article
Mental Health Outcomes Among Patients Living in US Counties Lacking Broadband Access and Psychiatrists
This analysis identifies the prevalence of counties without psychiatrists and broadband coverage, describes their sociodemographic characteristics, and quantifies their mental health outcomes.
Sep 20, 2023
Report
Virtual Behavioral Health for Army Soldiers: Soldier Perspectives and Patterns of Treatment
The authors examined trends in the use of virtual behavioral health (VBH) care for U.S. Army soldiers and their spouses from prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through March 2022 and surveyed soldiers about their perceptions of VBH care.
Sep 19, 2023
Dissertation
Young Adult Relationship Dynamics on Instagram: An Emerging Identity Perspective
Investigates the effects of Instagram on its users, specifically focusing on potential dynamics leading to negative mental health impacts.
Sep 19, 2023
Commentary
When a Quantum Computer Is Able to Break Our Encryption, It Won't Be a Secret
Policymakers and cybersecurity analysts should avoid messaging that emphasizes the risk that cryptanalytically relevant quantum computers developed in secret could be imminent or already operational. There is already more than enough reason to upgrade our communications systems to resist attacks from quantum computers as soon as possible.
Sep 13, 2023

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RAND Topic:
Communication Technology

Topic Synonyms:
ICT;
Information and Communication Technology

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Jair Aguirre

Senior Information Scientist

Jair Aguirre is a senior information scientist at RAND and a professor at Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research is focused on cyber operations, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. He often couples quantitative approaches such as machine learning with cutting-edge information…
Samuel Absher

Associate Economist

Sam R. Absher is an associate economist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. He uses applied economics to study a wide range of questions: What effect did the Rose Revolution have on the economics and politics of Georgia? What role did cell phones really…

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