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What the Speed of Life Means for Security and Society

Mar 6, 2019

Dozens of technologies with the power to transform human life, from 3D printing to cognitive implants, could become as ordinary as a cellphone by 2040. Society will have to adapt, on the fly, in ways it never has. The speed of life itself could pose a security challenge.
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Facts vs. Opinions: How the News Is Changing in the Digital Age

May 14, 2019

Technology has transformed how people get information. But it has also affected the way that information is produced, shared, and disseminated. How much has news reporting actually changed over the last three decades?

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RAND's Analysis of News in the Digital Age: Three Takeaways

How has the rise of digital technology shaped the way that news is reported? RAND researchers conducted an empirical study to find out. Here's what you need to know from their findings.

May 14, 2019
News Release

News Release

U.S. Journalism Has Become More Subjective

U.S.-based journalism has gradually shifted away from objective news and offers more opinion-based content that appeals to emotion and relies heavily on argumentation and advocacy.

May 14, 2019
Report

News in a Digital Age: Comparing the Presentation of Information over Time and Across Platforms

In what ways has news reporting in print, on television, and online changed over the last 30 years? Overall, there has been a shift toward more-subjective reporting, but many of the changes have been subtle.

May 14, 2019
Report

Report

Service Member Separation: Updating the DD Form 214

This report offers suggestions for updating DD Form 214, which is used to characterize separating servicemembers' service, military history, and the reasons for separation, for electronic delivery.

May 14, 2019
Report

Report

Strategic Surveillance for Food Safety: Designing a surveillance approach and considerations for implementation

The Food Standards Agency engaged RAND Europe to design an approach to strategic surveillance for the UK food system. The study team produced an end-to-end approach, identified implementation steps and considered their impact and feasibility.

May 13, 2019
Commentary

Three 'New Rules' Worth Considering for the Internet

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has called for new internet regulation starting in four areas: harmful content, election integrity, privacy, and data portability. His new rules could be expanded, as part of the follow-on discussion he calls for, to include several other necessary areas: security-by-design, net worthiness and updated internet business models.

May 10, 2019
News Release

The 'Telephone First' Approach by GPs Does Not Work for All Patients

The 'telephone first' approach in general practice does not work for all patients and can lead to challenges for primary care staff. The system clearly suited some patients, avoiding the need to visit the surgery, but was difficult for others.

May 8, 2019
Multimedia

Anticipating Policy Options for Addressing U.S. Arctic Hurdles

An overview of testimony by Abbie Tingstad presented before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on May 8, 2019.

May 8, 2019
Testimony

Policy Options for Navigating Potential Arctic Scenarios

The Arctic is vulnerable to incidents endangering safety, security, and environmental integrity. Regional cooperation and governance will influence demands on the maritime transportation system and the U.S. Coast Guard. By making the right investments, the U.S. can get in front of future Arctic problems.

May 8, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

A 'Telephone First' Approach to Demand Management in English General Practice: The Tele-First Multimethod Evaluation

An evaluation of a 'telephone first' approach, where patients requesting a general practitioner appointment are asked to speak to a GP on the telephone first. The review included practice comparisons, plus patient and staff surveys.

May 8, 2019
Journal Article

Journal Article

Understanding Cyber Collateral Damage

We leverage existing collateral damage methodologies in order to explore methods for assessing collateral damage from cyber incidents.

May 2, 2019
Content

Schmidt Futures: Fueling Research to Improve the Lives of Refugees

With a gift from philanthropic initiative Schmidt Futures, RAND researchers are looking into how technology—from cell phones to biometric screeners—could improve the lives of the world's 69 million refugees, displaced people, and asylum seekers.

May 1, 2019
Journal Article

Content Analysis of Cyber Insurance Policies: How Do Carriers Price Cyber Risk?

Thousands of data breaches occur each year with some costing millions of dollars. Consequently, cyber insurance has grown rapidly in the past decade. In this research, we conduct the first rigorous qualitative study of actual insurance policies.

Apr 30, 2019
Commentary

Mueller Report May Result in Russian Sanctions but Not Better Behavior

The Mueller report could help mobilize political pressure in the United States for a stronger posture toward Russian activities that harm American and allied interests. But the Kremlin will likely still see propaganda, disinformation, and subterfuge as useful tools to undermine America's values and cohesion.

Apr 26, 2019
Report

Report

An Analytic Inventory of DHS Headquarters Business Processes

This report provides an inventory of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) analytic capabilities in the including current capabilities in use for decisionmaking, as DHS establishes an Analytic Agenda.

Apr 24, 2019
Report

Prosecutor Priorities, Challenges, and Solutions

In March 2018, the Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative convened an expert panel to identify priority needs and solutions for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the prosecutorial component of the criminal justice system.

Apr 18, 2019
Commentary

Space Safety Coordination: A Norm for All Nations

As space becomes more congested with satellites of all sizes and types, the need for every nation to actively participate in the space safety coordination system grows. Most spacefaring countries participate, but a few countries do not—notably, Russia and China. That creates greater potential for collisions and hazards from debris.

Apr 16, 2019
Commentary

Overdue Overhaul: Security Clearance Reform in a Decade of Leakers, Spies, and Insider Threats

With the legislative and executive branches seemingly on the same page regarding the need for changes to the security clearance and vetting system, long overdue reform appears to be within reach.

Apr 15, 2019
Commentary

Eight Lessons to Inform the Future Oversight of Emerging Science and Technology

The prospect of Brexit has prompted much discussion about the future of science and technology in the UK. Effective oversight systems are crucial. They could help to create public trust and minimize risks, while allowing emerging science and technology, along with the businesses that arise from them, to flourish.

Apr 11, 2019

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