Since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers, many have designated September 11, 2001 as the true close of the 20th century. That event indeed changed many things in the United States and in the world. It was a sign that the American-led global order established after World War II had become fragile… Continue reading How Trump Changed America | RealClearHistory
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Newsom’s ‘National Model’ for Homeless Wracked by Fraud
Gov. Gavin Newsom has made reducing the homelessness crisis in California a top priority, saying the scale of the state’s efforts is “unprecedented” and calling for the continued expansion of his signature effort – Project Homekey – that has already cost $3.75 billion. But in a state with more than 181,000 homeless individuals, or about… Continue reading Newsom’s ‘National Model’ for Homeless Wracked by Fraud
Why U.S. STEM Excellence Is Often Accidental. Unlike China’s
When the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition recently announced its high school winners in Paris, the grand prize went to a Chinese team from Shenzhen. Six of the nine runners-up were also from China. Only one American school—Lambert High in suburban Atlanta—made it into the top 10. Dominating academic performances by Chinese students has… Continue reading Why U.S. STEM Excellence Is Often Accidental. Unlike China’s
Pre-K Teachers Are Hesitant to Use Artificial Intelligence—Why?
Generative artificial intelligence is quickly spreading through U.S. public schools. Between the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 school years, the share of K–12 teachers using gen AI for work doubled—from 25% to 53%. Pre-kindergarten teachers have been slower to adopt these tools. Our recent national survey of 1,586 public school pre-K teachers found that only 29% used… Continue reading Pre-K Teachers Are Hesitant to Use Artificial Intelligence—Why?
From AI to the Arctic, Understanding the Future of Security: Q&A with Barry Pavel
After decades inside the halls of the Pentagon and the White House Situation Room, Barry Pavel has witnessed global power shifts firsthand. Now, as vice president and director of the RAND National Security Research Division, Pavel and his team help policymakers navigate a world where geopolitical tensions are rising and technology is redefining how nations… Continue reading From AI to the Arctic, Understanding the Future of Security: Q&A with Barry Pavel
Platforming Parenting Interventions: A New Repository Can Improve Support for Caregivers Globally
Children’s ability to survive, thrive, and navigate the path to adulthood is significantly influenced by their parents and caregivers. The brain development of infants depends on a loving bond with a primary caregiver, and the benefits of secure attachment extend well beyond this age, with parent-child relationship quality also predicting wellbeing later in life. Those… Continue reading Platforming Parenting Interventions: A New Repository Can Improve Support for Caregivers Globally
Turning Policy into Habit: Where the UK’s Vision of a Circular Economy May Be Won or Lost
Recycling a yoghurt pot shouldn’t feel harder than throwing it away. Yet, for many in the United Kingdom, doing the ‘right thing’ still takes more effort than the easy thing. For the government’s circular economy reforms to succeed, that balance needs to flip—the system itself must make repair, reuse, and recycling feel routine. In March,… Continue reading Turning Policy into Habit: Where the UK’s Vision of a Circular Economy May Be Won or Lost
2025 RAND Wrap-Up: Research That Defined Our Year
RAND’s purpose has always been straightforward. We tackle the hardest problems. We answer the toughest questions. In times of risk and uncertainty, we help policymakers make informed, robust decisions. In 2025, that meant helping to build an even stronger, more ready, and more effective military. It meant helping decisionmakers understand and prepare for the risks… Continue reading 2025 RAND Wrap-Up: Research That Defined Our Year
The Changing Economic Dimension of Warfare
This commentary was originally published by The National Interest on December 12, 2025. “It’s the economy, stupid.” So said James Carville, an advisor to Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992, and many peacetime politicians since. But it is also an idea that has kept military planners and wartime leaders awake at night. War has always… Continue reading The Changing Economic Dimension of Warfare
A Roadmap for Accelerating Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease affects millions worldwide, and while current treatments address symptoms, none slow or stop the disease. The discovery of a gene pathway that contributes to Parkinson’s risk has opened up a promising new avenue for developing therapies. Treatments that act on this pathway are now being tested in clinics. As part of an initiative… Continue reading A Roadmap for Accelerating Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease