The RAND BlogSecurity Cooperation Taiwan commentaryThe Strawman Defense Is Torching Taiwan's MilitaryThere are many reasons why the political future of Taiwan Strait relations is uncertain, but the military considerations for Taiwan are much more straightforward. Taiwan should invest in capabilities that are highly survivable and potent against a potential attack from mainland China. Read More
The RAND BlogInternational Diplomacy Vietnam commentaryCan Vietnam Help America Counter China?The United States should not count on Vietnam to help counter China. But the fact that Hanoi chose to elevate the U.S.-Vietnam partnership is a strong indication of its growing concerns about Beijing's rising assertiveness. If China becomes more aggressive, it could create new opportunities
The RAND BlogInternational Affairs International Diplomacy commentaryA Case for Greater U.S. Engagement in Central AsiaCentral Asia's souring relations with Russia and growing skepticism of Chinese influence have created a rare and valuable window of opportunity for the United States to bolster its image through greater long-term investment in the region. Read More »Hunter Stoll Security
ReportRetention of Racial-Ethnic Minorities in the Regular ArmyTo help the Army accomplish its diversity goals, RAND Arroyo Center examined retention of racial-ethnic minorities in the Regular Army's enlisted and officer ranks and how racial-ethnic composition changes as soldiers progress in their careers.Nov 30, 2023 Research BriefStriving for Diversity: Observations on Racial and Ethnic Talent in
By Type All Subtopics All Authors ReportIntellectual, Developmental, and Physical Disabilities in U.S. Legal Settings: A Scoping ReviewThe authors conducted a scoping review to assess the current state of the literature related to individuals with disabilities who interact with the criminal and civil legal systems, with the goal of developing a future research agenda.Nov 30
By Type All Subtopics All Authors Journal ArticleLongitudinal Associations Between Sleep and BMI in a Low-Income, Predominantly Black American SampleThis study provides further evidence that, among a sample of low-income Black adults, sleep problems are not longitudinally predictive of BMI.Oct 9, 2023 CommentaryWhy Health Care Workers Are StrikingMore than 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser
FeaturedCost growth in the development and fielding of technologically advanced military equipment has become a major economic burden for many nations and is expected to be an enduring and prevalent problem. RAND research has provided cost analyses and recommendations to help policymakers and military leaders develop improved cost-estimating tools and formulate policies that mitigate cost
FeaturedResearchers collaborate across disciplines at RAND to evaluate terrorist, military, nuclear, cyber, and other threats to U.S. national security—identifying emerging threats, scrutinizing known risks, and evaluating potential strategic and tactical responses. Recent studies have included examinations of ISIS, Iran's nuclear capabilities, and insider threats. CommentaryWhy Is China Strengthening Its Military? It's Not All About WarChina's
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