The RAND Blog2024-11-12T11:02:21ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/blog.htmlhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/haitis-crisis-haitis-solutions-why-the-united-states.htmlHaiti's Crisis, Haiti's Solutions: Why the United States Should Listen2024-11-11T20:00:00Z2024-11-11T20:00:00ZWhat U.S. foreign policy approach will likely have a more positive and longer impact upon Haiti's capability for stabilization, national and economic security, security governance, and institutional capacity building?https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/climate-change-affects-health-and-drug-demand-qa-with.htmlClimate Change Affects Health and Drug Demand: Q&A with Mahshid Abir2024-11-11T12:00:00Z2024-11-11T12:00:00ZMahshid Abir is a practicing emergency physician and a senior physician policy researcher at RAND. In this interview, she discusses her latest research on how climate change could exacerbate diseases and drug shortages. https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/what-is-a-veteran.htmlWhat Is a Veteran?2024-11-11T11:00:00Z2024-11-11T11:00:00ZIt may be time for the Pentagon to rethink its outdated discharge system. A new system—one that uses objective metrics—could help ensure that more veterans get access to critical benefits.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/robust-biosecurity-measures-should-be-standardized.htmlRobust Biosecurity Measures Should Be Standardized at Scientific Cloud Labs2024-11-08T20:00:00Z2024-11-08T20:00:00ZCloud labs are revolutionizing scientific research with remote, automated environments, offering on-demand scientific services. With robust security measures, they can maximize potential while ensuring safe and secure research environments.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/adaptation-vs-mitigation-of-climate-change-what-do.htmlAdaptation vs. Mitigation of Climate Change: What Do Developing Countries Need?2024-11-08T18:00:00Z2024-11-08T18:00:00ZThe urgent need to address climate change involves both mitigation and adaptation. Despite high returns on adaptation investments, funding remains stagnant, with developing countries facing a large annual gap. Enhanced support from developed nations is crucial.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/mastering-human-machine-warfighting-teams.htmlMastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams2024-11-08T15:00:00Z2024-11-08T15:00:00ZHumans and machines bring different strengths and weaknesses to a combined human-machine team. If military leaders hope to achieve dramatic improvements on the battlefield, human-machine teams will need to learn how to effectively leverage the complementary skillsets of their members.https://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2024/can-track-2-discussions-help-stem-the-decline-in-us-china-relations.htmlCan Track 2 Discussions Help Stem the Decline in U.S.-China Relations?2024-11-08T12:15:00Z2024-11-08T12:15:00ZThe status of U.S.-China relations calls for additional efforts beyond the usual high diplomacy to cut through the atmosphere of distrust. Unofficial or quasi-official dialogues are underway with scholars, policy analysts, and experts covering topics such as human rights, climate change, and AI.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/the-invisible-summit-why-the-mountain-is-too-high-for.htmlThe Invisible Summit: Why the Mountain Is Too High for Women in the Quest for Leadership2024-11-06T16:30:00Z2024-11-06T16:30:00ZWomen face invisible barriers to leadership, with biases affecting their advancement. Black women encounter dual biases of race and gender, leading to higher turnover and fewer promotions. Overcoming these barriers requires recognizing and addressing the systemic challenges to genuine inclusivity.https://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2024/the-value-of-caregivers-to-veterans-health-wellness.htmlThe Value of Caregivers to Veterans' Health, Wellness, and Recovery2024-11-06T12:45:00Z2024-11-06T12:45:00ZMore than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member or veteran. They provide services worth billions of dollars every year, often at tremendous financial and emotional costs to themselves. They need better access to mental health care, compensation, and other support.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/kim-jong-uns-risky-business-in-russia.htmlKim Jong-un's Risky Business in Russia2024-11-05T19:00:00Z2024-11-05T19:00:00ZNorth Korea is sending 12,000 troops to Russia to aid in its fight against Ukraine. This deployment reveals Kim Jong-un’s desperation for cash but presents significant risks for his regime.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/building-disaster-resilience-a-systems-approach-to.htmlBuilding Disaster Resilience: A Systems Approach to Leadership Communication2024-11-04T22:15:00Z2024-11-04T22:15:00ZDisaster resilience strategies must integrate AI and green infrastructure with a focus on rebuilding trust through transparent, unified narratives that guide communities in understanding risks and empowering them to act.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/eu-tariffs-must-be-part-of-a-multipronged-strategy.htmlEU Tariffs Must Be Part of a Multipronged Strategy2024-11-04T17:15:00Z2024-11-04T17:15:00ZOn October 4, a divided European Union voted to impose new tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles. Tariffs risk becoming less effective if they are not accompanied by measures that create the conditions for European automakers to be more competitive with their Chinese counterparts.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/against-hyping-civil-war-and-mass-violence.htmlAgainst Hyping Civil War and Mass Violence2024-11-04T17:00:00Z2024-11-04T17:00:00ZTaking steps to prevent and prepare for violence always makes sense, but it should not be viewed as a suggestion that the United States is on the brink of civil war.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/the-state-and-fate-of-americas-indo-pacific-alliances.htmlThe State—and Fate—of America's Indo-Pacific Alliances2024-11-01T21:30:00Z2024-11-01T21:30:00ZThe popular notion that the November 5 election represents an inflection point for U.S. foreign policy is vastly overstated, at least in the Indo-Pacific. Rather, U.S. foreign policy in this region is likely to remain consistent.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/the-white-houses-big-vision-of-ai-safety-building-a.htmlThe White House's Big Vision of AI Safety: Building a Responsive Research Agenda Aligned with NSM AI2024-11-01T20:30:00Z2024-11-01T20:30:00ZThe White House released the first-ever National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence. It covers a diverse set of issues, providing a comprehensive strategy for governing AI use in national security systems. A five-part research agenda can support its implementation.https://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2024/wargaming-the-future-of-climate-change.htmlWargaming the Future of Climate Change2024-11-01T18:30:00Z2024-11-01T18:30:00ZThe U.S. Department of Defense describes climate change as a critical national security issue and a “threat multiplier.” A new card game can help military leaders think through how climate change might affect people, infrastructure, and military operations.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/11/russias-imperial-ambitions-are-a-clear-threat-to-nato.htmlRussia's Imperial Ambitions Are a Clear Threat to NATO2024-11-01T18:15:00Z2024-11-01T18:15:00ZAs long as Moscow uses force to pursue imperial ambition, Russia's neighbors and NATO members will be under threat. Multiple factors could affect this, including the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia's capacity to rebuild military power while repressing domestic opposition, and Western resolve.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/10/can-the-united-kingdom-and-france-team-up-in-the-third.htmlCan the United Kingdom and France Team Up in the Third Nuclear Age?2024-10-31T18:00:00Z2024-10-31T18:00:00ZFrance and the United Kingdom, Europe's nuclear powers, have a history of cooperation in nuclear deterrence. Despite political challenges, they can deepen ties by focusing on research, regional strategies, and security cooperation, enhancing Europe's global strategic role.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/10/the-76-dangerous-days-between-the-election-and-the.htmlThe 76 Dangerous Days Between the Election and the Inauguration2024-10-31T17:00:00Z2024-10-31T17:00:00ZThe most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence isn't before Election Day, but the 76 days after. Rising threats and domestic violence may intensify post-election, fueled by disinformation, claims of fraud, and potential foreign interference.https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/10/can-community-pharmacies-help-address-the-nhss-growing.htmlCan Community Pharmacies Help Address the NHS's Growing Challenges?2024-10-28T20:30:00Z2024-10-28T20:30:00ZCommunity pharmacies are seen as vital to easing NHS pressure, with expanded roles like prescribing. However, challenges such as funding cuts and lack of integration persist. Greater cooperation, improved data sharing, and public awareness are needed.