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How Trump Should Manage Afghanistan

While media coverage has focused on Syria and Iraq, Afghanistan remains an important frontline state in the fight against terrorism. The Trump administration should aim to prevent Taliban forces from overthrowing the Afghan government, encourage political reconciliation where feasible, and pursue terrorists that threaten the U.S.

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Reining in Internet Abuse

The internet is being used for harmful, unethical, and illegal purposes. Examples include incitement and recruitment by terrorists, cyber bullying, and malicious fake news. Americans say they are unhappy with the tone of the online discourse, but are reluctant to consider potential remedies.
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Wages, Employment, and STEM Education in Appalachia

An ongoing assessment of employment and wages in energy and advanced manufacturing industries in the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia region captures trends about which counties might have greater demand for educating or employing local talent in STEM careers.
Chemical Weapons and Warfare

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Holding Assad Accountable for Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

With two no votes from China and Russia, the UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution punishing Syrian officials for their roles in chlorine attacks in 2014 and 2015. Leadership from the United States on this issue could show allies that despite a change in government, the U.S. remains committed to holding those who use chemical weapons accountable.
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Russian Hybrid Warfare: What Is It, and What Can Be Done About It?

Russia's use of subversive actions, such as information and cyber operations, threatens U.S. interests in Europe. Addressing this hybrid threat will take time and effort. And any U.S. response must be developed alongside efforts to bolster conventional deterrence.
Terrorism Threat Assessment

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Taking the 'Terror' Out of Terrorism Requires Outsmarting Fear

Terrorism aims to create terror. Building an effective counterterror strategy could help society understand how terrorism works, then work together toward a psychologically more resilient and less vulnerable mindset.
Gender Equity in the Workplace

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

RAND's Susan Marquis discusses the three brilliant African-American women depicted in the film Hidden Figures, the critical role of women in RAND's history, and more.
Nuclear Deterrence

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China's Evolving Approach to Nuclear Deterrence

China's nuclear posture has been consistent since 1964. But in recent years, China has increased the numbers of its missiles and warheads and improved the quality of its force. Understanding its future nuclear direction is critical to shaping U.S. strategy.
Security Cooperation

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How Will Defense and Security Be Affected by Brexit?

Trade and migration issues have dominated Brexit discussions. But the UK's decision to leave the EU also creates challenges for security, deepening uncertainty at a time when little certainty exists.
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.

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Though Americans say they are unhappy with the tone of the online discourse, there remains a reluctance to consider seriously these potential remedies given our enshrinement of openness, anonymity and unconstrained freedom to inform that the internet currently provides.
James Dobbins

Senior Fellow
Source: Inside Sources
As the Trump administration continues to develop its Middle East policy, efforts to implicate Assad and his government for chemical weapons use should be part of their considerations.
Natasha Lander

Senior Policy Analyst
Source: The National Interest
Comparably, in England, teachers have a higher workload than in other [European] countries ... In Cambridgeshire in particular there's a higher proportion of teachers that are paid in the lower pay band, so we're talking about £25K or less per year.
Julie Belanger

Research Leader
Source: BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
The Afghan war is at — or close to — a stalemate now. So negotiations may be the most likely path toward ending the violence given the inability of either side to win.
Seth G. Jones

Director, International Security and Defense Policy Center
Source: Foreign Affairs
Even if the PLA could pull off an invasion and defeat U.S. intervention, military subjugation of Taiwan would only worsen China's security environment. The most significant problem facing Chinese leaders would be the U.S. and regional response.
Timothy R. Heath

Senior International/Defense Researcher
Source: Lawfare

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Reining in Internet Abuse

Wages, Employment, and STEM Education in Appalachia

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Russian Hybrid Warfare: What Is It, and What Can Be Done About It?

Taking the 'Terror' Out of Terrorism Requires Outsmarting Fear

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

China's Evolving Approach to Nuclear Deterrence

How Will Defense and Security Be Affected by Brexit?

Five Myths About American Obesity

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