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Why a Dying ISIS Could Be an Even Bigger Threat

The collapse of the so-called caliphate won't eliminate ISIS or similar groups. In the short term, the threat of ISIS-related attacks on the West may even grow.

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Gender Equity in the Workplace

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On 'Hidden Figures' and Being the Only Woman in the Room

A new film tells the true story of talented women who experienced racial and gender discrimination at NASA in the early 1960s. Like many women, they gained acceptance over time by being great at what they do. Women at RAND have also been pioneers in their fields and are familiar with being the only woman in the room.
International Diplomacy

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What Are the Chances of the U.S. and China Going to War?

War between the United States and China seems far-fetched yet complacency would be a mistake. Washington and Beijing should keep a direct channel open between their defense ministers to defuse any potential crises or escalation.
Computer Viruses

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The Life and Times of Zero-Day Software Vulnerabilities

Zero-day software vulnerabilities—security holes that developers haven't fixed or aren't aware of—can lurk undetected for years. They are useful in cyber operations and in defensive and academic settings. Whether to disclose or stockpile them is an ongoing debate.
Obesity

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Five Myths About American Obesity

Two in three Americans are overweight or obese. There are popular theories about what's causing the obesity epidemic but research does not support them. What is clear is that most U.S. adults eat too many calories.
Syria

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To Take Raqqa, the U.S. Must Work with Its Partner in the Fight Against the Islamic State Group

Turkey strongly opposes the U.S. bid to arm the Syrian Kurds. Rushing into Raqqa without reaching agreement with Turkey would jeopardize larger U.S. regional and even global geopolitical objectives.
Telemedicine

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Telehealth Prompts New Use of Medical Services; Not Likely to Decrease Spending

Direct-to-consumer telehealth services — touted as a convenient and less-expensive way to get care for minor ailments — appear to prompt new use of medical services and thus may drive up medical spending rather than trim costs.
Terrorist Organizations

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Beware the New Mujahideen: The Threat from Future Jihadist Networks

Today's terrorist networks will multiply far beyond the wars in Iraq and Syria. When one conflict ends, these fighters often join another. It is critical they be denied safe haven and the ability to train and network in ungoverned territories.
Law Of the Sea

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The Era of Coast Guards in the Asia-Pacific Is Upon Us

Coast guards, not navies, are the new asset of choice in East and Southeast Asia to assert sovereignty over disputed waters. China has been expanding its coast guard fleet and many states, like Vietnam and the Philippines, lack the funds to match it.
United Kingdom

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What Are the Defense and Security Implications of Brexit?

Brexit negotiations have focused on trade, sovereignty, and immigration. But the UK's decision to leave the EU also raises important defense and security questions for the UK, Europe, and the world.

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Being 'the only' woman can be awkward but the truth is that if a woman is good at what she does — and can get the job done — in the heat of battle being 'the only' starts to recede. Particularly in more technical fields, only the quality of the work matters.
Susan L. Marquis

Dean, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Source: Scientific American
[Infrastructure repair, such as replacing lead pipes] is an area that has so far been largely unattractive to private investors and the reason is that many of these projects do not easily produce good returns on investment.
Debra Knopman

Principal Researcher
Source: Marketplace Radio
Deciding whether to stockpile or publicly disclose a zero-day vulnerability — or its corresponding exploit — is a game of tradeoffs, particularly for governments.
Lillian Ablon

Information Scientist
Source: RAND News Release
A single person at six times the poverty level would be eligible for the same tax credits as someone at the poverty level... It's possible to be facing a $12,000 premium in total [for an older person]. I don't see how you could afford that.
Christine Eibner

Senior Economist
Source: ABC News
When you make services that are convenient, it's an 'If you build it, they will come' kind of thing. Now because of these [telehealth] services that are so easy to access, you have a visit that would not have otherwise occurred.
Lori Uscher-Pines

Policy Researcher
Source: KQED-FM

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On 'Hidden Figures' and Being the Only Woman in the Room

What Are the Chances of the U.S. and China Going to War?

The Life and Times of Zero-Day Software Vulnerabilities

Five Myths About American Obesity

To Take Raqqa, the U.S. Must Work with Its Partner in the Fight Against the Islamic State Group

Telehealth Prompts New Use of Medical Services; Not Likely to Decrease Spending

Beware the New Mujahideen: The Threat from Future Jihadist Networks

The Era of Coast Guards in the Asia-Pacific Is Upon Us

What Are the Defense and Security Implications of Brexit?

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Tipping Points in the Arctic

Limiting Regret and Deterring Russian Aggression in the Baltic States

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Will Banning Travelers and Refugees Make Us Safer?

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