Leveraging Commercial Space ServicesThe expanding commercial space industry offers new opportunities — such as technological advances, lower launch costs, and innovative satellite applications — that could help the U.S. military meet mission requirements more efficiently. Improving Integration and Synchronization of Space Acquisition and FieldingA priority of the United States Space Force (USSF) is to improve

FeaturedRAND energy and environmental analyses examine the implications of existing and proposed energy policies on the environment. Building on a long history of policy research, RAND helps balance the need for environmental protections and economic development. ReportHow Climate Change Affects the Federal Budget and LegislationAs climate change drives an increase in costly natural disasters, U.S.

FeaturedRAND's China experts have examined a wide range of issues, including the country's military, political, and trade relations, especially with Taiwan and Japan; its environmental, economic, and health policies and prospects; and its international business and intellectual property (copyright) challenges. ReportPreparing for Great-Power ConflictThe U.S. and Chinese militaries have each been shaped by a distinct

By Type All Subtopics All Authors BlogNuclear Deterrence, Russia and Iran, Deepfakes: RAND Weekly RecapThis weekly recap focuses on how much is “enough” for U.S. nuclear forces, the budding Russia-Iran partnership, the challenge of detecting deepfakes, and more.Oct 6, 2023 CommentaryHow to Build Stackable CredentialsMany states and colleges are investing to build out stackable credential

By Type All Subtopics All Authors BlogThe Four-Day School Week, AI and Social Media Manipulation, School Safety: RAND Weekly RecapThis weekly recap focuses on the costs and benefits of a four-day school week, how artificial intelligence is bringing a new era of social media manipulation, the effects of placing police officers in schools, and more.Sep

By Type All Subtopics All Authors ReportAn Evaluation of Crime-Free Housing PoliciesThe authors evaluate proponents' and critics' claims regarding the effects of crime-free housing policies (CFHPs), examine the implementation and enforcement of CFHPs, and assess how CFHPs affect the lived experiences of tenants in California.Oct 20, 2023 ReportIncorporating Environmental Considerations into Defense Acquisition PracticesRAND researchers

Publication Spotlight The Israel-Hamas war one month on As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the one-month mark, the conflict, sparked by the brutal terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, shows no sign of abating. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is steadily worsening and the civilian death toll continues to rise amid Israel’s punishing bombing campaign and widening

Howard J. Shatz is a senior economist at the RAND Corporation and a professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. He specializes in international economics and economics and national security. His RAND research has included economic issues related to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine; economic competition and the U.S. role in the global economic

Overview RAND analyses help policymakers understand world political, military, and economic trends; the sources of potential regional conflict; and emerging threats to U.S. national security. Organization RAND research on the global security environment is conducted within each of RAND's national security research divisions and collaboratively across the RAND research community. Key Research Centers: RAND Arroyo

Israel-Hamas War: Insights from RAND ResearchOn Saturday, Hamas launched a sweeping attack on Israel. As his government responded with strikes in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult war” ahead. A 2017 RAND report offers context for this violence, the latest eruption in a cycle that has long plagued the region.Israel's