As Ukraine has become more important to the defense of NATO’s eastern flank, it may aspire to a long-term defense relationship with the United States more akin to those with some other key middle powers, such as Poland or South Korea. Like them, Ukraine may seek a U.S. relationship beyond training and the supply of… Continue reading Ukrainian Aspirations for U.S. Defense Ties
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Crucial as Doubts Build That America Can Beat China Back to the Moon
For the first time in half a century, America stands on the threshold of sending astronauts back to the Moon. Slated for launch no earlier than February 2026, Artemis II will not land on the lunar surface, but it will carry four astronauts on a flyby of Earth’s only natural satellite. The ten day mission… Continue reading NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Crucial as Doubts Build That America Can Beat China Back to the Moon
Five Questions: Heather Schwartz on Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities
If you’ve ever wondered how the places we live, learn, and work are all connected, Heather Schwartz has some answers. As vice president and director of the RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure (EEI) division, Schwartz heads a wide-ranging team of experts tackling real-world challenges—from classrooms and careers to housing affordability to a fair justice system… Continue reading Five Questions: Heather Schwartz on Connecting Schools, Jobs, and Infrastructure for Stronger Communities
Defending Against Mass Shooters
The latest spate of mass shootings across America understandingly raises safety concerns, but there are some effective and efficient measures that can be taken to defend against such attacks. New attention has been focused on the issue by recent shootings, including attacks on a Michigan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Dallas Immigration… Continue reading Defending Against Mass Shooters
Cruise Missiles Are the Present and Future of Warfare
There are two competing narratives about the future of warfare. For nearly the past two years, drones and artillery have been hailed as the way forward. The June 2025 Iran-Israel war revived the view that stealth warplanes are the future. These are two fundamentally different views, however, neither truly unseats the consistently outperforming and cost… Continue reading Cruise Missiles Are the Present and Future of Warfare
Paper Chase: A Global Industry Fuels Scientific Fraud in the U.S.
In southern India, a new enterprise called Peer Publicon Consultancy offers a full suite of services to scientific researchers. It will not only write a scholarly paper for a fee but also guarantee publishing the fraudulent work in a respected journal. It is one of many “paper mills” that have emerged across Asia and Eastern… Continue reading Paper Chase: A Global Industry Fuels Scientific Fraud in the U.S.
Preparing for the Death of Putin
Benjamin Franklin wrote that nothing is certain but death and taxes. In Russia, one might quip that only death and the overwhelming power of the tsar are constant. But what happens when the tsar dies? Vladimir Putin is the longest-serving Russian ruler since Joseph Stalin. He turns 73 on Oct. 7, old for a Russian,… Continue reading Preparing for the Death of Putin
From Lawfare to Barfare: Another Way To Target Trump Allies
Jeffrey Clark’s 2023 arraignment photo on charges related to the 2020 election. When Jeffrey Clark was tapped to lead the second Trump administration’s chief regulatory review office, it marked an astonishing redemption. For years, congressional investigators and prosecutors had pursued the former Department of Justice official primarily over an unsent letter he drafted, in support… Continue reading From Lawfare to Barfare: Another Way To Target Trump Allies
The Femicide Crisis: How the Netherlands Can Learn from the UK
The murder of Lisa from Abcoude in August sent shockwaves through the Netherlands. Women (and men) across the country took to the streets to demand their safety in a national campaign to “reclaim the night.” Unfortunately, it has become clear in recent months that girls and women are not only at risk when cycling home… Continue reading The Femicide Crisis: How the Netherlands Can Learn from the UK
Five Questions: Shira Efron on the Future of Israel, Gaza, and Regional Peace
Two years after the October 7 attacks by Hamas and the start of the war in Gaza, the Middle East stands at a crossroads. Despite the immense challenges facing the region, RAND’s Shira Efron sees reason for hope. “The main obstacle is fear and lack of trust,” she said. “While there are ideologue spoilers on… Continue reading Five Questions: Shira Efron on the Future of Israel, Gaza, and Regional Peace